How I redesign Airbnb’s in-app searching experience

The redesign simplifies Airbnb’s app by prioritizing search on the home screen and moving browsing/ discovery functions to secondary positions. It breaks down the search flow into clear steps (destination → category → dates), making it more intuitive and reducing user confusion. The results page is decluttered, with fewer competing actions and listings organized to match likely user intent. Overall, this improves usability and makes the search experience smoother and more user-friendly.