Airbnb China Gifs

We created a set of gifs and illustrations for Airbnb China, exploring some key concepts like community and closeness, and how you can create a connection, even remotely.

AirbnbChina - Vimeo
Starting from the flexibility offered by safe check-in process, we designed expressive characters able to represent both individuality and community. In tracing the characters’ main features we went into more detail than our usual character design, allowing for a wider range of expressions. We played with perspectives panning in and out on locally inspired scenery and individuals. Dynamic, colorful lines flowed into visual representations of the digital connection between hosts and guests, in the iconic Airbnb color palette – with an illo twist.
Connections
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Host
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Host
illo_aribnbchina_guest
Guest
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Welcome
Welcome
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Keys
Community
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Community
Characters
Characters

Credits — Creative Direction Ilenia Notarangelo + Lead Illustration Arianna Cristiano + Illustration Sofia Buti + Animation Lead Laurentiu Lunic + Client Direction Luca Gonnelli + Agency Republic Studios - Eric Hu & Florence Pei