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Why Design Matters: Lessons from Stripe, Lyft and Airbnb | Design Review

2024/11/16
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Katie Dill discusses the role of design in the success of companies like Stripe, Lyft, and Airbnb, emphasizing how thoughtful design details build user confidence and trust.
  • Design was instrumental in making Airbnb's novel concept approachable and trustworthy.
  • Stripe's founders cared deeply about user experience, which built confidence in their payment solutions.
  • Design details contribute to a product's functionality and ease of use, enhancing overall user experience.

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Stripe, Airbnb and Lyft are a few of the most successful companies of the past decade. And there are at least two things they all have in common - great design, and Katie Dill. Katie was Head of Experience Design at Airbnb, led the design team at Lyft and is now Head of Design at Stripe. We spoke with Katie about her design philosophy, what sets companies like Stripe apart, and how important it is to instill a culture of design in your startup from day one.