Envisioning the Future Travel Experience at O'Hare Airport

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O’HARE concept presentation swapnil jadhav judd morgenstern edwin lee david ofori-amoah


Hanna Korel

Gauri Verma

Lin Lin

Amber Lindholm


CONTEXT today the airport experience is a lot like purgatory

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O’HARE A I R P O RT

start

finish

it’s the gateway between you and your destination where you spend most of your time waiting


O’HARE traveler’s first and last impression of Chicago



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SIMPLIFIED COMPLEXITY clarify

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DESIGN principles

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memorable experience

INCREASED AUTONOMY

engage

empower

I. MAKE IT SIMPLE

II. MAKE IT EASY

III. MAKE IT CHICAGO

From complicated processes and procedures to a simple user experience

From over reliance on O’hare to greater customer understanding and independence

From a disconnected and indistinct journey to an integrated, engaging experience


JOURNEY depart connect arrive


DEPART O’hare as a brand has little or no presence in helping travelers prepare for their trip


revealing relevant information that helps travelers prepare for different points along their journey

website

food delivery

terminal kiosk


FINDING Travelers must manage disparate information sources themselves


FINDING Unknown travel times cause travelers anxiety


O’hare website


departure selection


flight schedule


reservation search


reservation confirmation


transportation options


FINDING Travelers feel isolated and unsupported


terminal kiosk


main menu


help desk


video chat


FINDING Poor information hierarchy causes confusion and hides current amenities


terminal map


gate route


amenities display


food delivery


main menu


order delivery


gate selection


daily special


cuisine selection


course selection


food selection


payment screen


check out


DEPART A website that aggregates information you need to get you going Terminal maps that clearly show what amenities are available Info kiosks that connect you to help wherever you are Food delivery at the gate lets travelers take advantage of terminal amenities


CONNECT Connecting travelers must manage down time


building an enjoyable environment

pausing bench

work lounge

gate furniture

gate furniture


FINDING No place to pause


pausing bench


FINDING No place to work


FINDING No place to rest


work lounge


lounge cafe


steelcase workspring


work stations


collaborative workspace


lounge


lounge seating


FINDING Uncomfortable gate areas


terminal gate


gate overview


dining


social seating


multi-use bench


FINDING Limited gate entertainment


gate sponsorship


interactive entertainment


CONNECT Lounge and workspaces make previously elite features accessible to everyone Brings entertainment and comfort closer to the traveler Bringing the Chicago experience to travelers


ARRIVE Baggage claim is important because it’s your most lasting impression of the airport and the gateway to the city


making the transition into the city smooth and enjoyable

claim display

carousel signage

carousel display

claim seating

tourism kiosk


FINDING Finding your way to the carousel is not clear


claim display


carousel signage


FINDING People are tethered to the carousel with nothing to do


carousel display


carousel display


FINDING Uncomfortable carousel waiting area


claim furniture


claim lounge


FINDING Chicago is not well represented


tourism kiosk


main menu


pre-planned itinerary


event options


ARRIVE Services that help create a positive lasting impression Signage that communicates real-time information Waiting area that helps end your travel experience on a good note


DEPART revealing relevant information to help travelers along their journey

CONNECT building an enjoyable environment

ARRIVE making the transition into the city smooth and enjoyable


THANK YOU LASER WOLF STYLE


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