How might we show up, gather customers, and provide omni-channel experiences?

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The Team

(left to right) Corinne Brady, Ana Carvallo, Emmie Fister, Pablo Gupta, David Schatz-Mizrahi

The Process

1) Understand the brand
2) Identify an opportunity
3) Design a competitive strategy

who is allbirds?

Allbirds is a footwear and apparel brand launched as a DTC online storefront in 2017 and has since expanded to 42 in-person storefronts across the United States

goals

Simplicity in Design

Create an experience that is streamlined and free of senseless details, similar to the shoes.

Confidence in Comfort

Provide customers with a lasting feeling of support and a warm shopping environment.


Conscious of the Environment

Provide an environment that reflects the values of the community it serves.

research findings

After conducting consumer interviews, visiting allbirds stores, and reading through online reports, we were able to characterize the target consumer and identify themes and tensions in their experience

target consumer

themes

“I don't really enjoy shopping. I shop, of course, just like everybody else but I like it to be a quick experience.”

-Jeff P.

“You hope that they have it in your size. And, yeah, it's an annoying experience all around.”

-Jeff P.

“In and out of the store without talking to another person. That'd be pretty nice- not having to really socialize unless I was forced to.”

-Sai B.

themes > insights

Buying a pair of Allbirds is an uphill battle…

While Allbirds’ target consumers highly value the physicality afforded by in-store shopping, their busy lifestyles and expectations around luxury brands mean they often are less willing to navigate the shortcomings of in-store shopping.
(click to see the journey)

Buying a pair of Allbirds is an uphill battle…

While Allbirds’ target consumers highly value the physicality afforded by in-store shopping, their busy lifestyles and expectations around luxury brands mean they often are less willing to navigate the shortcomings of in-store shopping.
(click to see the journey)

shopper values and expectations

The interactive graphic below shows how the current offering prioritizes wants over needs and how the proposal hopes to change this

Freebies

Autonomy in interactions

Personalized assistance

Stock transparency

Product variety of choice

Community belonging

Convenient

Streamlined

Strong brand value

High-Tech

Proven social

relevance

Physical Interaction

(fit, feel)

Current Offering v

Proposed Offering v

Freebies

Autonomy in interactions

Personalized assistance

Stock transparency

Product variety of choice

Community belonging

Convenient

Streamlined

Strong brand value

High-Tech

Proven social

relevance

Physical Interaction

(fit, feel)

Current Offering v

Proposed Offering v

Freebies

Autonomy in interactions

Personalized assistance

Stock transparency

Product variety of choice

Community belonging

Convenient

Streamlined

Strong brand value

High-Tech

Proven social

relevance

Physical Interaction

(fit, feel)

Current Offering v

Proposed Offering v

value proposition

For understated fashion enthusiasts who are environmentally conscious and tech forward, the Allbirds x Google collab, “Flock Up”, centers tech, fashion, and sustainability in a cohesive and engaging experience that enables enthusiasts to look good, do good, spark good.

key elements

Exclusive merchandise is created and sold for each event

A portion of merchandise sales during the event is donated to a local cause

A portion of merchandise sales during the event is donated to a local cause

Event-goers have a say in who the local artist is as well as how donations are spent

Event-goers have a say in who the local artist is as well as how donations are spent

how it works

This is Caleb. He's 35 years old, married with 2 kids (ages 4, 7) and has been working for 5 years on Google's product team. He wouldn't consider himself high-fashion, but he puts time and effort into curating his closet. He likes to take public transit to work, but he'll Uber if it's raining

not your typical week

On a regular day, he arrives at the Google office…
but today is different; it's the day he's been hearing about for weeks

It’s the start of the Allbirds x Google Flock Up event at the Googleplex.

you

Meet the Makers
Explore Allbirds’ range of products and find your perfect fit
Claim a Cause
Learn about and vote for local sustainability initiatives
Get Hype to Swipe
Hear about Friday’s exclusive merchandise drop, the artist behind the designs, and pre-order sizes

your team

Build it Better
Enjoy team building activities centered around sustainability
Props to the Tops
“Greenest” team announced from participating teams

your company

Talk the Talk
Keynote speaker highlighting sustainability in big tech and emerging technologies
Walk the Walk
Highlight plans for in-office sustainability practices

Caleb is able to apply what he learns at the talk to his own work at Google

your community

Shop the Drop
Learn about the cause and be the first to explore this Flock Up’s merchandise.
Spread the Love

Bring friends and family to learn about where sustainability and tech meet and shop Allbirds products.

why google?

Go where your people are

Allbirds store locations and Google office locations tend to fall within the same cities and urban hubs. Clearly, Allbirds knows where their target demographic is located, they just need a way to get them in the door.

why allbirds?

Leverage the leaders

Google is already known for creating exclusivity within their employees through custom apparel, and while they have a plan for improving sustainability, they're far from the recognition that Allbirds has achieved as a leader in the field

looking ahead

Be Kind to People

Chase What is Impossible

Catch What Makes You Laugh

Be Kind to People

Chase What is Impossible

Catch What Makes You Laugh