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Steven Romero

I don't know how to feel about this new layout

jedmund
Replying to @stevenromero

I (practically) designed this. Related pins are the highest performing parts of the closeup view on Pinterest. Before, they were far below the fold and by making them more prominent, you increase engagement by (IIRC) double digit percentages.

Steven Romero
Replying to @jedmund

On the other hand, can I know how your journey was to get a job at Pinterest? I like to believe that one day I'll be able to get into some big tech haha

jedmund
Replying to @stevenromero

uhh, i essentially built a Pinterest-like (really a FFFFOUND-like) as my senior thesis in college, then I got an internship at Facebook where the Pinterest cofounder was working on it in his spare time, and then joined as the first design hire once I graduated the following year.

jedmund
Replying to @stevenromero

Yes, I built the transitions UI and did a bunch of plumbing on the prototyping team there.

Steven Romero
Replying to @jedmund

Amazing! Thanks for sharing your history ❤️