Nona Search Technologies
An ad-free search engine that prioritizes user privacy and simplicity, offering a more secure and streamlined browsing experience.
In 2019, at pooliestudios, we embarked on an ambitious journey: we founded Nona Search Technologies and built a privacy-first, ad-free search engine. In a digital landscape where the user is often treated as the product, our mission was to pivot the focus back to the individual and the integrity of their data.
As the designer at Nona I focused on creating an intuitive search environment that prioritized privacy while maintaining the seamless, modern experience expected of a top-tier search engine.
Being selected for the Google Choice Screen was a major milestone, validating our team’s commitment to digital diversity and high-quality, user-centric design.
Nona Answers is the B2B branch of Nona. While the main site is a consumer search engine, Nona Answers is a "Search-as-a-Service" platform designed for companies.
It leverages semantic search technology to look beyond simple keyword matching. By analyzing the context of a query, the system understands the actual intent behind a user’s question rather than just searching for strings of text. For instance, if a customer searches for "how to delete my account", Nona Answers can intelligently prioritize a step-by-step FAQ article over a generic news post that simply happens to contain the word "account", ensuring the most relevant solution appears first.
Ultimately, Nona proves that search technology can be both incredibly smart and ethically grounded. It’s more than just a search engine; it’s a commitment to a transparent, user-centric digital future.