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Airbnb
Product Design Medium Member-only

How would you design Airbnb Experience inside the app?

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15 mins
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Product Strategy User Segmentation Feature Prioritization Travel Hospitality Technology User Experience Product Design Travel Tech Mobile App Feature Integration
Product Management Design Question: Airbnb mobile app interface showcasing local experiences

Introduction

Designing Airbnb Experiences within the app presents an exciting opportunity to enhance the travel ecosystem and create more value for both hosts and guests. I'll approach this challenge by first clarifying our objectives, then analyzing user segments and pain points, before proposing and prioritizing solutions. Let's dive in.

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Does this approach sound good? I'm happy to adjust if you have any specific areas you'd like me to focus on.

Step 1

Clarifying Questions (3 minutes)

  • Based on the problem description, I'm assuming we're working within Airbnb's existing ecosystem. Is that correct?

Why it matters: This helps frame the solution within company constraints and existing resources. Expected answer: Yes, we're designing for Airbnb's platform. Impact on approach: We'll leverage Airbnb's existing user base, technology stack, and brand recognition.

  • Are we focusing on a specific geographic market or should we consider a global rollout?

Why it matters: Different markets may have unique cultural preferences and regulatory requirements. Expected answer: Let's start with a focus on major urban markets in the US and Europe. Impact on approach: We'll tailor our solution to these markets initially, with plans to scale globally.

  • Do we have any existing user research or data on how guests currently discover and book local experiences?

Why it matters: This information would guide our understanding of user behavior and pain points. Expected answer: We have some basic usage data, but limited in-depth research on this specific area. Impact on approach: We'll need to propose additional user research as part of our solution.

Propose the Goal

Given Airbnb's focus on creating unique travel experiences, I believe our goal should be to seamlessly integrate local experiences into the core Airbnb app, increasing booking rates and enhancing overall guest satisfaction. Does this align with your vision?

Define the Scope

For this product design challenge, let's focus on the discovery and booking process for experiences within the app. We'll assume we're working with Airbnb's existing technology stack and design language.

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Updated Dec 5, 2024