Dive Club 🤿 Teo Connor - How Airbnb innovates with design
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Oct 16, 2024 Teo Connor, VP of Design at Airbnb, shares her insights into the company's innovative design processes. She discusses how Airbnb is breathing new life into its visual language and empowering designers to take charge. Key topics include the evolution of the checkout experience, the shift to a more interactive design incorporating 3D elements, and the importance of rapid prototyping. Teo also highlights the value of emotional user experiences and the collaborative spirit that drives creativity within the design team.
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Benefits of a Functional Organization
- A functional organization fosters alignment and focus on major goals and innovations.
- This structure enables design teams to prioritize quality, craft, and design innovation.
Personalization and the Welcome Guide
- Airbnb is prioritizing personalization, exemplified by a new welcome guide for first-time users.
- This guide provides a personalized tour based on the user's current screen view.
Prototyping with Code
- Airbnb now prototypes with real code earlier in the design process.
- This shift, exemplified by the passport animation, allows for better understanding of design performance on devices.