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Bolivar Threads
Monogram eCommerce Shop
2019
Managed by client
In Houston, Texas, Bolivar Threads began as a passion project, personalizing bags and shirts for family and friends for their special events. Soon, demand began to grow and the owner realized she was in need of a streamlined process. Taking orders in person or over the phone became time-consuming and difficult to track.
Bolivar Threads reached out to me to design and develop an eCommerce store that would allow customers to quickly select a product, customize it, and place an order. It was also important for the client to be able to maintain and update the website on their own over time.
After several meetings with the client, I began setting up.
UX Research
UI Design
Wireframing
Website Design
WordPress Development
CSS
Once the domain was acquired and hosting established, I installed WordPress, a Content Management System. This CMS allows for growth and expansion, and because it's open-source, there are a plethora of compatible plugins, allowing the company to launch the website in a short period of time.
Based on the project requirements, I installed and configured several plugins that provided the needed built-in functionality. This included Elementor Pro Fancy Product Designer, WooCommerce, and more.
To get a good feel for the clients' business, style, and goals, I visited her workspace. Though I am no photographer, I took a few pictures of her equipment for design inspiration.
Good product images go a long way. With no photographer at hand, I took a few pictures of the products available for sale and photoshopped the background, to give them a clean, cohesive appearance.
For the color pallete, I went with colors that were both bold and soft. Typography and font styles were selected for simplicity and readability, but also for boldness.
There was a long list of products available to be customized. I organized them into specific categories to make it easier for the User to find their next favorite item.
After sketching out a rough wireframe of the main pages, I used Adobe XD to design the website. Once the client was excited about the look, I got to work implementing the design and developing the website using the plugins I had installed and configured. Functionality was added to allow the User to search for products by name or category, filter by price, add an item to a wish list, and more.
Not only are Users able to purchase products, they can add their own personal touches to them. After customizing the Fancy Product Designer plugin to fit the needs of the client, the User is easily able to place text on the item, select the font and thread color. An image of the customized product is then sent to Bolivar Threads to have the item monogrammed before being shipped off.
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