Abeon.AI: Travel Planning Made Easier
2023
Members: Thomas Sawaya, Sven Manzanarez Banos, Evan Oldham
Design Management
Tasked with the creation of a new service. our team explored emerging technologies to be leveraged in existing markets. We chose to explore the travel industry, one which as of yet had been disrupted with new artificial intelligence model. We seek to introduce playful elements to travel planning and create a new and unique experience with Abeon.ai
For our final deliverable we produced a speculative design document and prototype highlighting the potential for an AI travel planner.
Strategy
AbeonAI seeks to challenge the market with a user first approach to travel planning. The company leverages its unique approach to travelling to create value and attract new user groups and secure market space in the online booking travel market. AbeonAI will blend the trip first approach of the merchant model while managing bookings using the agency model to keep flexibility. With the emergence of accessible AI tools, AbeonAI can purchase an AI solution to power its smart booking tool and achieve its first line of products and services as a now able objective.
Prototype
Semi Secret Itinerary
Abeon.ai is an AI-powered travel companion designed to make travel planning easier, more exciting, and more adventurous than ever before. One of the unique features of the app is the semi-secret itinerary, where users get to discover their destination one step at a time. The itinerary is gradually revealed as the user interacts with the app, adding an element of surprise and spontaneity to the trip.
Embracing Spontaneity
The app also allows users to harness the spontaneity of their travel experience by offering impromptu events that can be booked with just 24-hour notice. Users can explore strategic partnerships with restaurants and local attractions around the world, and even meetups with other like-minded travelers.
Travel Plans, Your Way
Users have the option to choose between a fully planned or loose itinerary, allowing them to customize their travel experience to their preferences. As they use the app, they are accompanied by an AI travel companion that provides personalized recommendations based on their interests, past travel history, and behavior.
Built In Budgeting and Currency Exchange
The Albeon.AI app is the perfect travel companion for those who want to make the most of their trip budget. With this app, users can generate and define their trip budget upfront. They also have the option to convert their money into Secure Tokens, which ensures a safe and secure transaction.
Real money can be converted into Albeon Visa Tokens and exchanged into the destination currency, which is held in a VISA Prepaid Credit Line. The user tokens are a secure claim to the converted currency in the Visa account. When paying with the tokens, users authorize the use of the converted currency. Authorization can be done with either two-factor verification or minimal security.
Securely pay at restaurants, hotels, and activities around the world with VISA in your Digital Wallet. The use of tokens will earn reward points that can go towards future trips on the Albeon.AI app. High use of tokens will also earn cash back, which users can withdraw at the end of their trip along with any unused tokens.
Extended Features
Abeon.ai provides a way for users to make friends on their journey with Abeon.ai Group, Abeon.ai Social, and Abeon.ai Calling features. The app connects users with other travelers who share similar interests, allowing them to connect and make friends while exploring new destinations.
The Abeon Points System and Visa Partnerships offer users the opportunity to earn and redeem points towards travel experiences and other rewards. And at the end of their trip, users can see their personalized travel stats with their trip Wrapped, similar to Spotify Wrapped, to reflect on their experiences and memories.
Abeon.ai offers a unique and personalized travel experience that is tailored to the user's preferences, allowing them to explore the world with ease and excitement.