Thank you for your time!
Thank you for your time!
Thank you for your time!
ABOUT THE TIMELINE:
I started working on Crashrr in August 2024 as the Founding Product Designer. The initial phase focused on market research, user insights, and refining the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Here are the key milestones:
Conducted market research and gathered user insights.
Refined the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Focused on the initial design and user interaction.
Moving forward with adding more filters for easier selection of crashers and hosts.
After gathering key feedback, we’re now heading in a more refined direction.
WHAT’S NEXT?
We’ll continue enhancing personalization, especially around selecting the ideal crasher and host. I’m excited to see how these updates evolve the user experience.
ABOUT THE TIMELINE:
I started working on Crashrr in August 2024 as the Founding Product Designer. The initial phase focused on market research, user insights, and refining the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Here are the key milestones:
Conducted market research and gathered user insights.
Refined the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Focused on the initial design and user interaction.
Moving forward with adding more filters for easier selection of crashers and hosts.
After gathering key feedback, we’re now heading in a more refined direction.
WHAT’S NEXT?
We’ll continue enhancing personalization, especially around selecting the ideal crasher and host. I’m excited to see how these updates evolve the user experience.
ABOUT THE TIMELINE:
I started working on Crashrr in August 2024 as the Founding Product Designer. The initial phase focused on market research, user insights, and refining the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Here are the key milestones:
Conducted market research and gathered user insights.
Refined the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Focused on the initial design and user interaction.
Moving forward with adding more filters for easier selection of crashers and hosts.
After gathering key feedback, we’re now heading in a more refined direction.
WHAT’S NEXT?
We’ll continue enhancing personalization, especially around selecting the ideal crasher and host. I’m excited to see how these updates evolve the user experience.
ABOUT THE TIMELINE
I started working on Crashrr in August 2024 as the Founding Product Designer. The initial phase focused on market research, user insights, and refining the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Here are the key milestones:
1) Conducted market research and gathered user insights.
2) Refined the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
3) Focused on the initial design and user interaction.
Moving forward with adding more filters for easier selection of crashers and hosts.
After gathering key feedback, we’re now heading in a more refined direction.
WHAT’S NEXT?
We’ll continue enhancing personalization, especially around selecting the ideal crasher and host. I’m excited to see how these updates evolve the user experience.
Learnings and future plans
Learnings and future plans
Learnings and future plans
Final Designs
Final Designs
Final Designs
Final Designs
VS
Before
After
VS
Before
After
VS
Before
After
By using a clean layout, a limited color palette, and plenty of white space. Focusing on key elements that highlight the core experience, ensuring the design remains simple, functional, and easy to navigate.
By using a clean layout, a limited color palette, and plenty of white space. Focusing on key elements that highlight the core experience, ensuring the design remains simple, functional, and easy to navigate.
By using a clean layout, a limited color palette, and plenty of white space. Focusing on key elements that highlight the core experience, ensuring the design remains simple, functional, and easy to navigate.
By using a clean layout, a limited color palette, and plenty of white space. Focusing on key elements that highlight the core experience, ensuring the design remains simple, functional, and easy to navigate.
How can I design something visually appealing without it becoming too cluttered?
How can I design something visually appealing without it becoming too cluttered?
How can I design something visually appealing without it becoming too cluttered?
How can I design something visually appealing without it becoming too cluttered?
To create an intuitive and cohesive user flow, I tested several approaches to make the navigation simple and clear.
To create an intuitive and cohesive user flow, I tested several approaches to make the navigation simple and clear.
To create an intuitive and cohesive user flow, I tested several approaches to make the navigation simple and clear.
To create an intuitive and cohesive user flow, I tested several approaches to make the navigation simple and clear.
Which features should be included in the navigation bar?
Which features should be included in the navigation bar?
Which features should be included in the navigation bar?
Which features should be included in the navigation bar?
Notable explorations in Design:
Among the many iterations, there are two key explorations I’d like to highlight.
Notable explorations in Design:
Among the many iterations, there are two key explorations I’d like to highlight.
Notable explorations in Design:
Among the many iterations, there are two key explorations I’d like to highlight.
Notable explorations in Design
Among the many iterations, there are two key explorations I’d like to highlight.
A seamless transition to comfort:
Drawing inspiration from warm, welcoming tones and modern, minimalist design, I crafted an experience that signals ease and sophistication during transitional moments. The copy language is clear, approachable, and emphasizes control and personalization, making users feel at home when they interact with Crashrr.
A seamless transition to comfort:
Drawing inspiration from warm, welcoming tones and modern, minimalist design, I crafted an experience that signals ease and sophistication during transitional moments. The copy language is clear, approachable, and emphasizes control and personalization, making users feel at home when they interact with Crashrr.
A seamless transition to comfort:
Drawing inspiration from warm, welcoming tones and modern, minimalist design, I crafted an experience that signals ease and sophistication during transitional moments. The copy language is clear, approachable, and emphasizes control and personalization, making users feel at home when they interact with Crashrr.
A seamless transition to comfort
Drawing inspiration from warm, welcoming tones and modern, minimalist design, I crafted an experience that signals ease and sophistication during transitional moments. The copy language is clear, approachable, and emphasizes control and personalization, making users feel at home when they interact with Crashrr.
Creating the Brand
Creating the Brand
Creating the Brand
The user journey map outlines the first-time user’s flow, guiding them through a personalization process, allowing them to choose between hosting or crashing, and helping them complete their first booking.
The user journey map outlines the first-time user’s flow, guiding them through a personalization process, allowing them to choose between hosting or crashing, and helping them complete their first booking.
The user journey map outlines the first-time user’s flow, guiding them through a personalization process, allowing them to choose between hosting or crashing, and helping them complete their first booking.
The user journey map outlines the first-time user’s flow, guiding them through a personalization process, allowing them to choose between hosting or crashing, and helping them complete their first booking.
After gathering insights, I began sketching wireframes to visualize the app's structure and flow, focusing on creating a user-friendly experience that aligns with the needs and goals identified during the research phase.
After gathering insights, I began sketching wireframes to visualize the app's structure and flow, focusing on creating a user-friendly experience that aligns with the needs and goals identified during the research phase.
After gathering insights, I began sketching wireframes to visualize the app's structure and flow, focusing on creating a user-friendly experience that aligns with the needs and goals identified during the research phase.
After gathering insights, I began sketching wireframes to visualize the app's structure and flow, focusing on creating a user-friendly experience that aligns with the needs and goals identified during the research phase.
Sketching Wireframes
Sketching Wireframes
Sketching Wireframes
Sketching Wireframes
This raised the following questions:
How might we give users greater control over their transitional spaces?
How might we make hosting and staying in temporary accommodations more comfortable and personalized?
…which led to the high-level objectives that guided my design of Crashrr.
This raised the following questions:
How might we give users greater control over their transitional spaces?
How might we make hosting and staying in temporary accommodations more comfortable and personalized?
…which led to the high-level objectives that guided my design of Crashrr.
This raised the following questions:
How might we give users greater control over their transitional spaces?
How might we make hosting and staying in temporary accommodations more comfortable and personalized?
…which led to the high-level objectives that guided my design of Crashrr.
This raised the following questions:
1) How might we give users greater control over their transitional spaces?
2) How might we make hosting and staying in temporary accommodations more comfortable and personalized?
…which led to the high-level objectives that guided my design of Crashrr.
Ultimately, it’s all about this: “If we vibe, we’re a tribe!”
Ultimately, it’s all about this: “If we vibe, we’re a tribe!”
Ultimately, it’s all about this: “If we vibe, we a tribe!”
Ultimately, it’s all about this: “If we vibe, we’re a tribe!”
From this I concluded...
that users seek comfort through personalization and clear communication, valuing control over their environment and expectations.
From this I concluded...
that users seek comfort through personalization and clear communication, valuing control over their environment and expectations.
From this I concluded...
that users seek comfort through personalization and clear communication, valuing control over their environment and expectations.
From this I concluded...
that users seek comfort through personalization and clear communication, valuing control over their environment and expectations.
The research revealed patterns that shaped the design structure.
The research revealed patterns that shaped the design structure.
The research revealed patterns that shaped the design structure.
The research revealed patterns that shaped the design structure.
Affinity map of the notes, quotes and data from my research
Affinity map of the notes, quotes and data from my research
Affinity map of the notes, quotes and data from my research
Affinity map of the notes, quotes and data from my research
Competitive Analysis
I conducted interviews and sent out a survey to gather insights from college students on their experiences and preferences regarding temporary accommodations, the factors influencing their decisions during a transition, and their goals for managing housing and expenses.
I conducted interviews and sent out a survey to gather insights from college students on their experiences and preferences regarding temporary accommodations, the factors influencing their decisions during a transition, and their goals for managing housing and expenses.
I conducted interviews and sent out a survey to gather insights from college students on their experiences and preferences regarding temporary accommodations, the factors influencing their decisions during a transition, and their goals for managing housing and expenses.
I conducted interviews and sent out a survey to gather insights from college students on their experiences and preferences regarding temporary accommodations, the factors influencing their decisions during a transition, and their goals for managing housing and expenses.
Understanding the Problem:
Understanding the Problem:
Understanding the Problem
Understanding the Problem:
Research
Research
Research
Research
Key Insights
Anyone looking for a Temporary Accomodation
Anyone looking for a Temporary Accomodation
Anyone looking for a Temporary Accomodation
Our Target Audiences
Our Target Audiences
Our Target Audiences
Our Target Audiences
To design a user-focused platform that seamlessly integrates comfort, affordability, and sophistication in temporary accommodations. The solution should streamline the search for reliable housing, reduce financial and emotional strain, and deliver an exceptional user experience tailored to diverse needs and situations.
To design a user-focused platform that seamlessly integrates comfort, affordability, and sophistication in temporary accommodations. The solution should streamline the search for reliable housing, reduce financial and emotional strain, and deliver an exceptional user experience tailored to diverse needs and situations.
To design a user-focused platform that seamlessly integrates comfort, affordability, and sophistication in temporary accommodations. The solution should streamline the search for reliable housing, reduce financial and emotional strain, and deliver an exceptional user experience tailored to diverse needs and situations.
To design a user-focused platform that seamlessly integrates comfort, affordability, and sophistication in temporary accommodations. The solution should streamline the search for reliable housing, reduce financial and emotional strain, and deliver an exceptional user experience tailored to diverse needs and situations.
make hosting and staying in temporary accommodations more comfortable and personalized?
🛏️
The Challenge
The Challenge
The Challenge
The Challenge
KEY RESULTS
OBJECTIVES
The absence of temporary housing solutions leaves people struggling to find reliable accommodations during transitional periods, such as moving to a new country or waiting for a lease to begin.
The absence of temporary housing solutions leaves people struggling to find reliable accommodations during transitional periods, such as moving to a new country or waiting for a lease to begin.
The absence of temporary housing solutions leaves people struggling to find reliable accommodations during transitional periods, such as moving to a new country or waiting for a lease to begin.
Around 244 million people move internationally yearly, often facing transitional housing challenges
Around 244 million people move internationally yearly, often facing transitional housing challenges
Around 244 million people move internationally yearly, often facing transitional housing challenges
The U.S. short-term rental market hit $17.47 billion in 2023, highlighting rising demand for flexible housing.
The U.S. short-term rental market hit $17.47 billion in 2023, highlighting rising demand for flexible housing.
The U.S. short-term rental market hit $17.47 billion in 2023, highlighting rising demand for flexible housing.
People spend 40% of their moving budget on transitional housing, highlighting the need for cost-effective solutions.
People spend 40% of their moving budget on transitional housing, highlighting the need for cost-effective solutions.
People spend 40% of their moving budget on transitional housing, highlighting the need for cost-effective solutions.
Comfortable, sophisticated temporary accommodations tap into a market growing at a 3.7% CAGR globally.
Comfortable, sophisticated temporary accommodations tap into a market growing at a 3.7% CAGR globally.
Comfortable, sophisticated temporary accommodations tap into a market growing at a 3.7% CAGR globally.
Extensive research highlights the need for innovative solutions to ease the financial and emotional burdens of these periods, while also showcasing the growing market potential for flexible and sophisticated accommodations. The diagram below outlines key insights supporting this demand.
Extensive research highlights the need for innovative solutions to ease the financial and emotional burdens of these periods, while also showcasing the growing market potential for flexible and sophisticated accommodations. The diagram below outlines key insights supporting this demand.
Extensive research highlights the need for innovative solutions to ease the financial and emotional burdens of these periods, while also showcasing the growing market potential for flexible and sophisticated accommodations. The diagram below outlines key insights supporting this demand.
Extensive research highlights the need for innovative solutions to ease the financial and emotional burdens of these periods, while also showcasing the growing market potential for flexible and sophisticated accommodations. The diagram below outlines key insights supporting this demand.
The Rise of temporary housing needs
The Rise of temporary housing needs
The Rise of temporary housing needs
The Rise of temporary housing needs
“It’s not just about finding a place to stay; it’s about creating connections and fostering trust. Crashrr transforms the way students find temporary homes.”
“It’s not just about finding a place to stay; it’s about creating connections and fostering trust. Crashrr transforms the way people find temporary homes.”
“It’s not just about finding a place to stay; it’s about creating connections and fostering trust. Crashrr transforms the way students find temporary homes.”
“It’s not just about finding a place to stay; it’s about creating connections and fostering trust. Crashrr transforms the way people find temporary homes.”
ROLE
ROLE
YEAR
YEAR
DURATION
DURATION
DELIVERABLES
DELIVERABLES
TEAM
TEAM
TOOLS
TOOLS
Product Designer
Product Designer
2024
2024
Aug 2024 - Present
Aug 2024 - Present
Stakeholder interviews
Competitive analysis
Ideation workshops
Prototypes
User testing sessions
Executive presentations
-Stakeholder interviews
-Competitive analysis
-Ideation workshops
-Prototypes
-User testing sessions
-Executive presentations
Abhinav Krishnan,
1 Product Manager,
2 Developers
Abhinav Krishnan,
1 Product Manager,
2 Developers
Reliable and affordable temporary housing is a persistent challenge for individuals transitioning to a new country or waiting for a lease to start. Crashrr is here to bridge this gap by providing a platform where students can find compatible hosts for short-term stays while fostering trust and flexibility.
Reliable and affordable temporary housing is a persistent challenge for individuals transitioning to a new country or waiting for a lease to start. Crashrr is here to bridge this gap by providing a platform where students can find compatible hosts for short-term stays while fostering trust and flexibility.
Reliable and affordable temporary housing is a persistent challenge for individuals transitioning to a new country or waiting for a lease to start. Crashrr is here to bridge this gap by providing a platform where students can find compatible hosts for short-term stays while fostering trust and flexibility.
Reliable and affordable temporary housing is a persistent challenge for individuals transitioning to a new country or waiting for a lease to start. Crashrr is here to bridge this gap by providing a platform where students can find compatible hosts for short-term stays while fostering trust and flexibility.
Designed and developed a user-friendly platform that enhances personalization and ease of selecting temporary housing, improving accessibility and user confidence in transitional accommodations.
Requirement gathering, problem defining
Concept and designing
User research, testing and analysis
Wireframing, Prototyping, usability validation
Developer Collaboration, accessibility consideration
Iterative version updates with feature enhancement
Connecting People to Temporary Housing
Connecting People to Temporary Housing
Connecting People to Temporary Housing
Key Outcome
Design Practices
PROJECT BACKGROUND
STRATEGIC PRIORITIZATION
CRASHRR
CRASHRR
CRASHRR
ROLE
ROLE
ROLE
YEAR
YEAR
YEAR
DURATION
DURATION
DURATION
DELIVARABLES
DELIVERABLES
DELIVERABLES
TEAM
TEAM
TEAM
TOOLS
TOOLS
TOOLS
Product Designer
Product Designer
2024
2024
Aug 2024 - Present
Aug 2024 - Present
Stakeholder interviews
Competitive analysis
Ideation workshops
Prototypes
User testing sessions
Executive presentations
-Stakeholder interviews
-Competitive analysis
-Ideation workshops
-Prototypes
-User testing sessions
-Executive presentations
Abhinav Krishnan,
1 Product Manager,
2 Developers
Myself,
1 Product Manager,
2 Developers
Streamlined Onboarding
Reduced time required for new users to find and book accommodations through an intuitive, guided onboarding process.
Improved User Trust
Enhanced verification systems and profile transparency, leading to increased user confidence and higher engagement rates.
Optimized Search & Matchmaking
Enhanced verification systems and profile transparency, leading to increased user confidence and higher engagement rates.
Enhanced Booking Experience
Simplified the booking and confirmation process, reducing drop-off rates and increasing successful transactions.
Increased Platform Adoption
Iterative updates based on user feedback contributed to higher retention rates and growing user participation.
Trust & Compatibility
Ensure hosts and crashers find suitable matches through clear profiles, verification processes, and communication tools.
Seamless Navigation
Design an intuitive user journey that makes searching, booking, and hosting effortless, reducing friction in the decision-making process.
Personalization
Implement smart filters and preference-based recommendations to match users with the most compatible temporary stays.
Affordability & Accessibility
Offer cost-effective, flexible accommodation solutions that cater to a diverse range of users with different budgets and needs.
Iterative Development
Continuously enhance user experience through data-driven updates, incorporating feedback to refine Crashrr’s features and usability.
Thank you for your time!
About the Timeline:
I started working on Crashrr in August 2024 as the Founding Product Designer. The initial phase focused on market research, user insights, and refining the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Here are the key milestones:
Conducted market research and gathered user insights.
Refined the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Focused on the initial design and user interaction.
Moving forward with adding more filters for easier selection of crashers and hosts.
After gathering key feedback, we’re now heading in a more refined direction.
What's Next:
We’ll continue enhancing personalization, especially around selecting the ideal crasher and host. I’m excited to see how these updates evolve the user experience.
Learnings and future plans
Final Designs
VS
Before
After
By using a clean layout, a limited color palette, and plenty of white space. Focusing on key elements that highlight the core experience, ensuring the design remains simple, functional, and easy to navigate.
How can I design something visually appealing without it becoming too cluttered?
To create an intuitive and cohesive user flow, I tested several approaches to make the navigation simple and clear.
Which features should be included in the navigation bar?
Notable explorations in Design:
Among the many iterations, there are two key explorations I’d like to highlight.
A seamless transition to comfort:
Drawing inspiration from warm, welcoming tones and modern, minimalist design, I crafted an experience that signals ease and sophistication during transitional moments. The copy language is clear, approachable, and emphasizes control and personalization, making users feel at home when they interact with Crashrr.
Creating the Brand
The user journey map outlines the first-time user’s flow, guiding them through a personalization process, allowing them to choose between hosting or crashing, and helping them complete their first booking.
After gathering insights, I began sketching wireframes to visualize the app's structure and flow, focusing on creating a user-friendly experience that aligns with the needs and goals identified during the research phase.
Sketching Wireframes
This raised the following questions:
How might we give users greater control over their transitional spaces?
How might we make hosting and staying in temporary accommodations more comfortable and personalized?
…which led to the high-level objectives that guided my design of Crashrr.
Ultimately, it’s all about this: “If we vibe, we a tribe!”
From this I concluded...
that users seek comfort through personalization and clear communication, valuing control over their environment and expectations.
The research revealed patterns that shaped the design structure.
Affinity map of the notes, quotes and data from my research
Competitive Analysis
I conducted interviews and sent out a survey to gather insights from college students on their experiences and preferences regarding temporary accommodations, the factors influencing their decisions during a transition, and their goals for managing housing and expenses.
Understanding the Problem
Primary Research
Key Insights
Anyone looking for a Temporary Accomodation
Our Target Audiences
🎮 give users greater control over their transitional spaces?
make hosting and staying in temporary accommodations more comfortable and personalized?
🛏️
HOW SHOULD I…
KEY RESULTS
OBJECTIVES
The absence of temporary housing solutions leaves people struggling to find reliable accommodations during transitional periods, such as moving to a new country or waiting for a lease to begin.
Around 244 million people move internationally yearly, often facing transitional housing challenges
The U.S. short-term rental market hit $17.47 billion in 2023, highlighting rising demand for flexible housing.
People spend 40% of their moving budget on transitional housing, highlighting the need for cost-effective solutions.
Comfortable, sophisticated temporary accommodations tap into a market growing at a 3.7% CAGR globally.
Extensive research highlights the need for innovative solutions to ease the financial and emotional burdens of these periods, while also showcasing the growing market potential for flexible and sophisticated accommodations. The diagram below outlines key insights supporting this demand.
THE RISE OF TEMPORARY HOUSING NEEDS
“It’s not just about finding a place to stay; it’s about creating connections and fostering trust. Crashrr transforms the way students find temporary homes.”
ROLE
YEAR
DURATION
DELIVERABLES
TEAM
TOOLS
Product Designer
2024
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
Stakeholder interviews
Competitive analysis
Ideation workshops
Prototypes
User testing sessions
Executive presentations
Myself,
1 Product Manager,
2 Developers
Reliable and affordable temporary housing is a persistent challenge for individuals transitioning to a new country or waiting for a lease to start. Crashrr bridges this gap by providing a platform where students can find compatible hosts for short-term stays while fostering trust and flexibility.
Designed and developed a user-friendly platform that enhances personalization and ease of selecting temporary housing, improving accessibility and user confidence in transitional accommodations.
Requirement gathering, problem defining
Concept and designing
User research, testing and analysis
Wireframing, Prototyping, usability validation
Developer Collaboration, accessibility consideration
Iterative version updates with feature enhancement
Project Overview
Key Outcome
Design Practices
PROJECT BACKGROUND
STRATEGIC PRIORITIZATION
CRASHRR
CRASHRR
ROLE
YEAR
DURATION
DELIVARABLES
TEAM
TOOLS
Product Designer
2024
Aug 2024 - Present
Stakeholder interviews
Competitive analysis
Ideation workshops
Prototypes
User testing sessions
Executive presentations
Abhinav Krishnan,
1 Product Manager,
2 Developers
Streamlined Onboarding
Reduced time required for new users to find and book accommodations through an intuitive, guided onboarding process.
Improved User Trust
Enhanced verification systems and profile transparency, leading to increased user confidence and higher engagement rates.
Optimized Search & Matchmaking
Enhanced verification systems and profile transparency, leading to increased user confidence and higher engagement rates.
Enhanced Booking Experience
Simplified the booking and confirmation process, reducing drop-off rates and increasing successful transactions.
Increased Platform Adoption
Iterative updates based on user feedback contributed to higher retention rates and growing user participation.
Trust & Compatibility
Ensure hosts and crashers find suitable matches through clear profiles, verification processes, and communication tools.
Seamless Navigation
Design an intuitive user journey that makes searching, booking, and hosting effortless, reducing friction in the decision-making process.
Personalization
Implement smart filters and preference-based recommendations to match users with the most compatible temporary stays.
Affordability & Accessibility
Offer cost-effective, flexible accommodation solutions that cater to a diverse range of users with different budgets and needs.
Iterative Development
Continuously enhance user experience through data-driven updates, incorporating feedback to refine Crashrr’s features and usability.
Thank you for your time!
About the Timeline:
I started working on Crashrr in August 2024 as the Founding Product Designer. The initial phase focused on market research, user insights, and refining the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Here are the key milestones:
Conducted market research and gathered user insights.
Refined the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Focused on the initial design and user interaction.
Moving forward with adding more filters for easier selection of crashers and hosts.
After gathering key feedback, we’re now heading in a more refined direction.
What's Next:
We’ll continue enhancing personalization, especially around selecting the ideal crasher and host. I’m excited to see how these updates evolve the user experience.
Learnings and future plans
Final Designs
VS
Before
After
By using a clean layout, a limited color palette, and plenty of white space. Focusing on key elements that highlight the core experience, ensuring the design remains simple, functional, and easy to navigate.
How can I design something visually appealing without it becoming too cluttered?
To create an intuitive and cohesive user flow, I tested several approaches to make the navigation simple and clear.
Which features should be included in the navigation bar?
Notable explorations in Design:
Among the many iterations, there are two key explorations I’d like to highlight.
A seamless transition to comfort:
Drawing inspiration from warm, welcoming tones and modern, minimalist design, I crafted an experience that signals ease and sophistication during transitional moments. The copy language is clear, approachable, and emphasizes control and personalization, making users feel at home when they interact with Crashrr.
Creating the Brand
The user journey map outlines the first-time user’s flow, guiding them through a personalization process, allowing them to choose between hosting or crashing, and helping them complete their first booking.
After gathering insights, I began sketching wireframes to visualize the app's structure and flow, focusing on creating a user-friendly experience that aligns with the needs and goals identified during the research phase.
Sketching Wireframes
This raised the following questions:
How might we give users greater control over their transitional spaces?
How might we make hosting and staying in temporary accommodations more comfortable and personalized?
…which led to the high-level objectives that guided my design of Crashrr.
Ultimately, it’s all about this: “If we vibe, we a tribe!”
From this I concluded...
that users seek comfort through personalization and clear communication, valuing control over their environment and expectations.
The research revealed patterns that shaped the design structure.
Affinity map of the notes, quotes and data from my research
Competitive Analysis
I conducted interviews and sent out a survey to gather insights from college students on their experiences and preferences regarding temporary accommodations, the factors influencing their decisions during a transition, and their goals for managing housing and expenses.
Understanding the Problem
Primary Research
Key Insights
Anyone looking for a Temporary Accomodation
Our Target Audiences
🎮 give users greater control over their transitional spaces?
make hosting and staying in temporary accommodations more comfortable and personalized?
🛏️
HOW SHOULD I…
KEY RESULTS
OBJECTIVES
The absence of temporary housing solutions leaves people struggling to find reliable accommodations during transitional periods, such as moving to a new country or waiting for a lease to begin.
Around 244 million people move internationally yearly, often facing transitional housing challenges
The U.S. short-term rental market hit $17.47 billion in 2023, highlighting rising demand for flexible housing.
People spend 40% of their moving budget on transitional housing, highlighting the need for cost-effective solutions.
Comfortable, sophisticated temporary accommodations tap into a market growing at a 3.7% CAGR globally.
Extensive research highlights the need for innovative solutions to ease the financial and emotional burdens of these periods, while also showcasing the growing market potential for flexible and sophisticated accommodations. The diagram below outlines key insights supporting this demand.
THE RISE OF TEMPORARY HOUSING NEEDS
“It’s not just about finding a place to stay; it’s about creating connections and fostering trust. Crashrr transforms the way students find temporary homes.”
ROLE
YEAR
DURATION
DELIVERABLES
TEAM
TOOLS
Product Designer
2024
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
Stakeholder interviews
Competitive analysis
Ideation workshops
Prototypes
User testing sessions
Executive presentations
Myself,
1 Product Manager,
2 Developers
Reliable and affordable temporary housing is a persistent challenge for individuals transitioning to a new country or waiting for a lease to start. Crashrr bridges this gap by providing a platform where students can find compatible hosts for short-term stays while fostering trust and flexibility.
Designed and developed a user-friendly platform that enhances personalization and ease of selecting temporary housing, improving accessibility and user confidence in transitional accommodations.
Requirement gathering, problem defining
Concept and designing
User research, testing and analysis
Wireframing, Prototyping, usability validation
Developer Collaboration, accessibility consideration
Iterative version updates with feature enhancement
Project Overview
Key Outcome
Design Practices
PROJECT BACKGROUND
STRATEGIC PRIORITIZATION
CRASHRR
CRASHRR
ROLE
YEAR
DURATION
DELIVARABLES
TEAM
TOOLS
Product Designer
2024
Aug 2024 - Present
Stakeholder interviews
Competitive analysis
Ideation workshops
Prototypes
User testing sessions
Executive presentations
Abhinav Krishnan,
1 Product Manager,
2 Developers
Streamlined Onboarding
Reduced time required for new users to find and book accommodations through an intuitive, guided onboarding process.
Improved User Trust
Enhanced verification systems and profile transparency, leading to increased user confidence and higher engagement rates.
Optimized Search & Matchmaking
Enhanced verification systems and profile transparency, leading to increased user confidence and higher engagement rates.
Enhanced Booking Experience
Simplified the booking and confirmation process, reducing drop-off rates and increasing successful transactions.
Increased Platform Adoption
Iterative updates based on user feedback contributed to higher retention rates and growing user participation.
Trust & Compatibility
Ensure hosts and crashers find suitable matches through clear profiles, verification processes, and communication tools.
Seamless Navigation
Design an intuitive user journey that makes searching, booking, and hosting effortless, reducing friction in the decision-making process.
Personalization
Implement smart filters and preference-based recommendations to match users with the most compatible temporary stays.
Affordability & Accessibility
Offer cost-effective, flexible accommodation solutions that cater to a diverse range of users with different budgets and needs.
Iterative Development
Continuously enhance user experience through data-driven updates, incorporating feedback to refine Crashrr’s features and usability.
Thank you for your time!
About the Timeline:
I started working on Crashrr in August 2024 as the Founding Product Designer. The initial phase focused on market research, user insights, and refining the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Here are the key milestones:
Conducted market research and gathered user insights.
Refined the product’s concept, visuals, and usability.
Focused on the initial design and user interaction.
Moving forward with adding more filters for easier selection of crashers and hosts.
After gathering key feedback, we’re now heading in a more refined direction.
What's Next:
We’ll continue enhancing personalization, especially around selecting the ideal crasher and host. I’m excited to see how these updates evolve the user experience.
Learnings and future plans
Final Designs
VS
Before
After
By using a clean layout, a limited color palette, and plenty of white space. Focusing on key elements that highlight the core experience, ensuring the design remains simple, functional, and easy to navigate.
How can I design something visually appealing without it becoming too cluttered?
To create an intuitive and cohesive user flow, I tested several approaches to make the navigation simple and clear.
Which features should be included in the navigation bar?
Notable explorations in Design:
Among the many iterations, there are two key explorations I’d like to highlight.
A seamless transition to comfort:
Drawing inspiration from warm, welcoming tones and modern, minimalist design, I crafted an experience that signals ease and sophistication during transitional moments. The copy language is clear, approachable, and emphasizes control and personalization, making users feel at home when they interact with Crashrr.
Creating the Brand
The user journey map outlines the first-time user’s flow, guiding them through a personalization process, allowing them to choose between hosting or crashing, and helping them complete their first booking.
After gathering insights, I began sketching wireframes to visualize the app's structure and flow, focusing on creating a user-friendly experience that aligns with the needs and goals identified during the research phase.
Sketching Wireframes
This raised the following questions:
How might we give users greater control over their transitional spaces?
How might we make hosting and staying in temporary accommodations more comfortable and personalized?
…which led to the high-level objectives that guided my design of Crashrr.
Ultimately, it’s all about this: “If we vibe, we a tribe!”
From this I concluded...
that users seek comfort through personalization and clear communication, valuing control over their environment and expectations.
The research revealed patterns that shaped the design structure.
Affinity map of the notes, quotes and data from my research
Competitive Analysis
I conducted interviews and sent out a survey to gather insights from college students on their experiences and preferences regarding temporary accommodations, the factors influencing their decisions during a transition, and their goals for managing housing and expenses.
Understanding the Problem
Primary Research
Key Insights
Anyone looking for a Temporary Accomodation
Our Target Audiences
🎮 give users greater control over their transitional spaces?
make hosting and staying in temporary accommodations more comfortable and personalized?
🛏️
HOW SHOULD I…
KEY RESULTS
OBJECTIVES
The absence of temporary housing solutions leaves people struggling to find reliable accommodations during transitional periods, such as moving to a new country or waiting for a lease to begin.
Around 244 million people move internationally yearly, often facing transitional housing challenges
The U.S. short-term rental market hit $17.47 billion in 2023, highlighting rising demand for flexible housing.
People spend 40% of their moving budget on transitional housing, highlighting the need for cost-effective solutions.
Comfortable, sophisticated temporary accommodations tap into a market growing at a 3.7% CAGR globally.
Extensive research highlights the need for innovative solutions to ease the financial and emotional burdens of these periods, while also showcasing the growing market potential for flexible and sophisticated accommodations. The diagram below outlines key insights supporting this demand.
THE RISE OF TEMPORARY HOUSING NEEDS
“It’s not just about finding a place to stay; it’s about creating connections and fostering trust. Crashrr transforms the way students find temporary homes.”
ROLE
YEAR
DURATION
DELIVERABLES
TEAM
TOOLS
Product Designer
2024
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
Stakeholder interviews
Competitive analysis
Ideation workshops
Prototypes
User testing sessions
Executive presentations
Myself,
1 Product Manager,
2 Developers
Reliable and affordable temporary housing is a persistent challenge for individuals transitioning to a new country or waiting for a lease to start. Crashrr bridges this gap by providing a platform where students can find compatible hosts for short-term stays while fostering trust and flexibility.
Designed and developed a user-friendly platform that enhances personalization and ease of selecting temporary housing, improving accessibility and user confidence in transitional accommodations.
Requirement gathering, problem defining
Concept and designing
User research, testing and analysis
Wireframing, Prototyping, usability validation
Developer Collaboration, accessibility consideration
Iterative version updates with feature enhancement
Project Overview
Key Outcome
Design Practices
PROJECT BACKGROUND
STRATEGIC PRIORITIZATION
CRASHRR
CRASHRR
ROLE
YEAR
DURATION
DELIVARABLES
TEAM
TOOLS
Product Designer
2024
Aug 2024 - Present
Stakeholder interviews
Competitive analysis
Ideation workshops
Prototypes
User testing sessions
Executive presentations
Abhinav Krishnan,
1 Product Manager,
2 Developers
Streamlined Onboarding
Reduced time required for new users to find and book accommodations through an intuitive, guided onboarding process.
Improved User Trust
Enhanced verification systems and profile transparency, leading to increased user confidence and higher engagement rates.
Optimized Search & Matchmaking
Enhanced verification systems and profile transparency, leading to increased user confidence and higher engagement rates.
Enhanced Booking Experience
Simplified the booking and confirmation process, reducing drop-off rates and increasing successful transactions.
Increased Platform Adoption
Iterative updates based on user feedback contributed to higher retention rates and growing user participation.
Trust & Compatibility
Ensure hosts and crashers find suitable matches through clear profiles, verification processes, and communication tools.
Seamless Navigation
Design an intuitive user journey that makes searching, booking, and hosting effortless, reducing friction in the decision-making process.
Personalization
Implement smart filters and preference-based recommendations to match users with the most compatible temporary stays.
Affordability & Accessibility
Offer cost-effective, flexible accommodation solutions that cater to a diverse range of users with different budgets and needs.
Iterative Development
Continuously enhance user experience through data-driven updates, incorporating feedback to refine Crashrr’s features and usability.