NextRequest is a mission-driven company that brings easy-to-use, modern software to governments. Our focus is on making public records request process-sometimes referred to as Freedom ofInformation, FOIA, FOIL, or Right-to-Know requests-easier for both requesters and the governments who manage it.
•Led research, design and execution for a new module called RapidReview. This new workflow tool helps agency staff users to better manage, process, redact, and organize email documents in their portal.
•Led research and design for the new Risk Module, which uses machine learning to proactively scan a portal's documents to identify potential risk factors before releasing to the public. This included creating a dashboard as well as in workflow features across the portal.
•Instituted foundational work and buy-in for creating a NextRequest design system, including generating design principles through internal workshops, overhauling foundational attributes including color, type, spacing, and creating workflows for collaborating with lead engineers through the component design process. Like all design systems, this is an ongoing work in progress.
