Payton’s Pixels

A space for exploring product ideas, UX observations, and feature thinking beyond the work I do day to day.

2026



Join me as I explore vibe-coding through a designer’s lens, using AI studio to bring a long-held idea to life: a reading app that offers AI-powered book recommendations.

This article explores “Case Closed”, a proposed year-in-review feature for 8am’s legal-tech platform that would give an attorney an annual summary of key metrics to highlight the value

2024



In this article I dive into a new feature I created for Instacart, CartGuard! A resource that helps anyone with dietary restrictions ensure they are eating foods that are safe for them.

In this article I dove into my idea for a new feature to be added to the Care.com platform. A feature that allows caretakers to add info and receive custom activities they could complete.

In this article I dive into a new feature thought of for BeReal, BeFriends! BeFriends allows users to collaborate on a BeReal post if they are together when the BeReal notification goes off.

In this article I uncover a new feature I built out for The Predictive Index, a feature that allows hiring managers to assess what type of work environment each candidate will thrive in.

2023



This article outlines a unique feature I thought could be a good idea for the company Hipcamp! Allowing hosts to get last minute bookings and guests to take sporadic last minute trips!

In this article I dove into my idea for a new feature to be added to the Life360 platform. This features opens the door for users to communicate their emotions in a low stakes way.

Ancestry has always stuck out as such a cool company. In this article I dove into a new feature that I think would be really cool to bring into Ancestry!

Outschool connects learners and teacher with each other, encouraging kids to learn what they love. This article dives into a redesign on one of their main screens and the decisions why. 

TaxNow is an up and coming software that assists individuals in filing their taxes. I have done a deep dive on a new feature that I believe would be very beneficial, tasks!

Linqto is a company that allows users to invest in private companies. I have done a revamp of their application in order to give the best user experience

MoeGo is a really cool company, in my free time I did a UX deep dive based on some of the feedback users have left online!

TipTop is a SaaS company that has created an easier experience for selling your old products- the article highlights three key ux enhancements.

Transflo recently released In-Cab cameras, this article explores an experience I created within their application to allow users to access video content. 

Sagent is a software company dedicated to improving the homeownership experience for both bankers and homeowners- the article highlights two key ux enhancements.

The article suggests three potential UX enhancements for SevenRooms, a hospitality software company.

Indulge in the savory UX enhancements tailored for Nespresso Enthusiasts

A short feature idea exploring how BetterHelp could help a clients’ important thoughts from the week show up more naturally for a therapist before a session begins.