“IT WAS A BIT NUTS” – TEO CONNOR ON DESIGNING THE NEW AIRBNB APP

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Airbnb has launched a major redesign of its app to expand beyond accommodations into services and experiences, with VP of Design Teo Connor leading the 18-month project to integrate a wealth of new offerings while maintaining a simple, beautiful user experience. When reflecting on her journey from a London design studio to Silicon Valley, Connor emphasized the importance of courage, craft, and curiosity in building scalable design systems that align with both user needs and business goals.