Out Of Office /// Work Club
Introducing a product to combat social loneliness for remote workers, achieving 100% month-over-month growth and rising international interest.
Overview
Out Of Office is a forward-thinking startup dedicated to addressing a variety of challenges faced by remote workers. Our flagship mobile app currently solves the logistical issue of finding suitable workspaces, making it easier for individuals to locate and book work environments that fit their needs. Building on this foundation, we are looking to broaden our scope and tackle other pain points that remote workers encounter. From combating social isolation and fostering better work-life balance, to enhancing collaboration and increasing productivity, our goal is to provide holistic solutions that improve the remote work experience. We’re committed to continuously evolving, offering a comprehensive suite of tools and features that empower remote workers to thrive in both their professional and personal lives.
Role
Research, user interview, wireframing & high-fidelity design
Interface
Web & Mobile
Problems
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Proving interest in solutions
Create tools and campaigns that effectively measure user interest and demonstrate demand, while also encouraging early adoption to validate ideas before full development.
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Driving participation
Design engaging and intuitive experiences that motivate remote workers to join, actively participate in, and return to work clubs, fostering a sense of community and connection.
Research & Discovery
Conversations with remote workers have highlighted that availability and accessibility are crucial factors in their decision-making. They’re eager to learn more about who else will be present. Understanding the backgrounds, interests, and goals of other attendees helps them feel more connected and makes participation more appealing.
This insight underscores the importance of creating a sense of community by facilitating connections and transparency about attendees.
The solution offers quick access for attendees to browse work clubs by date, with each row sorted chronologically by date and time. This design incorporates research findings, enabling users to quickly browse and join upcoming work clubs while fostering a sense of connection through attendee visibility.
Home page
The Work Club page is designed to provide a comprehensive view of each event, highlighting essential details such as the date, time, and location.Additionally, the page features a list of other attendees, with each attendee linked to their Work Club profile and other social platforms. This approach ensures authenticity by verifying real identities and fostering genuine connections.
Work club page
Goal
Our goal is to create a welcoming community where remote workers feel connected, valued, and encouraged to engage. By fostering inclusivity and facilitating meaningful interactions, we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging and ensure diverse representation. Additionally, we strive to make browsing and RSVPing for events effortless by designing an intuitive, user-friendly interface. The event discovery process will be streamlined, allowing users to easily find relevant events and quickly sign up, while ensuring that all information is clear and accessible for a seamless experience.
The design is centered on simplicity, scalability, and long-term growth.
We’re observing promising 100% month-to-month growth in our tested cities, particularly those concentrated on the West Coast. This early success reflects strong engagement and interest in our platform within these regions. Additionally, we’re excited to see signups extending beyond our initial focus area, with both attendees and hosts joining from international locations. This expanding reach demonstrates the global appeal of our offering and highlights the potential to connect remote workers across diverse geographies, fostering a truly worldwide community.
Outcome
We will continue gathering valuable data to guide our decision-making on where to expand next, ensuring we target regions with the highest potential for success. Alongside this, we’ll explore and experiment with new growth strategies that align with and enhance our existing referral program. These efforts will help us identify innovative approaches to user acquisition and engagement, enabling us to scale efficiently while maintaining the strong sense of community that drives our platform's appeal.
What’s next
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