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Role
Skills/Tools
Researcher, Strategist,
UX/UI Designer
Human-Centered Design, Product Design,
Visual Design, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, FigJam
A co-design intervention
Timeline
Team
3 months
2 member group
Project Details
Overview
In the Looop is a trusted network of homes designed to support intentional mobility for work, transition, or exploration. Hosted by remote professionals and accessed by those in motion, the platform transforms professional mobility into a catalyst for community and purposeful growth. Addressing the isolation of remote work and inequities in access, In the Looop connects professionals based on shared goals, industries, and ambitions, not just lifestyle or convenience. The project aims to create an inclusive system where people from diverse backgrounds can access enriching mobility experiences that foster personal development and lasting professional connections
Background
Context
The world of work has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, marked most significantly by the widespread adoption of remote and hybrid models in the wake of the global pandemic. This shift has fundamentally challenged traditional workplace structures and brought critical issues of employee well-being and work-life balance to the forefront. - crisis of employee dissatisfaction that impacts both individuals and the organizations they serve.
The average employee spends 90,000 hours at work in our lifetime which is 10 years of our adulthood.
So when we devote at least 1/3rd of our time to something, it is definitely worth asking Are we spending that time meaningfully?
How might we help professionals find meaningful places and people that support their growth, connection, and lifestyle?
Design Process
Our holistic approach aims to identify the core challenges and opportunities for fostering meaningful change in how work and well-being are balanced.
What are the key factors
contributing to employee
dissatisfaction in various work environments?
How do external societal trends influence employee experiences and perceptions of work?
What viable solutions can organizations implement to address the underlying causes of dissatisfaction?
Research
Projected number of US citizens who will work remotely by 2025
Employers who faced resistance & unwillingness from employees to return to the office
Employees felt the most satisfied in a remote or hybrid work setting.
32.8 million
62%
74%
We heard employees say..
I need to force myself to get away from my computer on the days of longer work hours.
Any kind of social
interaction or activity during my workday helps me cope with my work stress.
I enjoy working
remotely. It allows me to get away from the toxic work culture.
“I am confused between the sentiments that come with working from home and being in the office.”
What work life balance?
How might we support individuals to have a fulfilling and productive work-life balance while retaining flexibility?
Our Intervention
Out Of Office is a home-swapping platform, that provides working professionals with access to comfortable, work-friendly spaces across the country, eliminating the hassle and cost of traditional accommodations.
Affordable Stays
Only pay a small service fee
Focus on Remote Work
Designed for productivity and comfort
Hassle-free Swaps
Find the perfect ‘alternative’
Members Only
Verified community with background checks and security
Local Enrichment
Enhancing local community & economy
Personalized Recommendations
Experience living like a local
Project Goal
Through this project, we aimed to choose more inclusive intervention points that could be accessible by people that lack accessible technology or even impairments that could prevent that getting complete access. Another major point that was highlighted through our research was the lack of understandable information. A physical booth that could be implemented at any public space for more civic enagagement.