Benjamin Evans: How Airbnb uses inclusive design to create a successful business

05/28/19 • 49 min

Show notes: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/benjamin-evans

Benjamin Evans, Inclusive Design Lead for Airbnb, is part of a new kind of problem solvers tackling issues like racism, sexism, and bias in digital product design. In this episode of the Design Better Podcast, Eli and Aarron chat with Benjamin about using techniques like design thinking, research, and storytelling to ensure a more inclusive experience for all your users.

Show notes: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/benjamin-evans

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