This article records my conversation with Miranda Slayter, Principal Designer at Booking.com and Content Creator at UX Survival Guide. We chatted during the WaysConf conference in September 2024. We discussed how Miranda shapes Booking’s vision for the next five years, how she measures the success of her work, her take on the future of UX and Product Design, and her thoughts about dark patterns. Happy reading!

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While searching for a villa for a vacation with my friends, I stumbled upon the stunning Pekoe Villa, which boasts an incredible view. However, when I visited their website for more information, I realized it didn’t do the villa justice, so I decided to redesign it.

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