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Renting Algarve

Designing a User-Centered Booking Portal That Promotes Local Tourism

Renting Algarve - UX/UI Design • Product Design • Booking Platform | Criazo Case Study

Category

UX/UI Design • Product Design • Booking Platform

Year

2025

Duration

4 months

User-Centered

Design Approach

UX/UI Booking Platform Product Design

Project Overview

Challenge

Increase property visibility to attract tourists planning Algarve visits, and streamline the booking process to reduce manual coordination and missed opportunities.

Solution

We designed a complete booking portal from scratch, including property discovery, detailed listings, date selection, instant booking flow, secure payment integration, and confirmation workflows.

Results

Successfully created a user-centered booking platform that reduces booking friction, improves user experience, and drives tourism growth through streamlined accommodation reservations.

Project Details

User Research and Property Discovery Design

We conducted user interviews and competitive analysis of leading booking platforms to understand traveler expectations. Based on insights, we designed a property discovery interface with large, high-quality photography, clear filtering options, and a map view for geographic exploration.
  • User research-driven design
  • Intuitive property discovery
  • Visual-first approach
User Research and Property Discovery Design
Instant Booking Flow and Date Selection UX

Instant Booking Flow and Date Selection UX

We designed a streamlined instant booking flow that minimizes steps and cognitive load. The date selection interface uses an intuitive calendar widget that clearly shows availability, highlights selected dates, and prevents invalid date ranges.
  • Minimal friction booking
  • Intuitive date selection
  • Real-time availability

Mobile-First Responsive Design

Recognizing that travelers frequently browse and book on mobile devices, we implemented a mobile-first responsive design strategy. Touch-optimized interactions, thumb-friendly navigation, and fast-loading images ensure the platform performs excellently on smartphones and tablets.
  • Mobile-first approach
  • Touch-optimized interactions
  • Fast-loading performance
Mobile-First Responsive Design

Technologies and Tools

UX/UI Design React Booking System Payment Integration

Project Results

User-Centered
Design Approach
Mobile-First
Optimization
Streamlined
Booking Flow

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