Following our initial discovery meeting, we meticulously constructed the platform's flows while keeping high-level features at the forefront. Throughout this process, an insightful realization emerged in collaboration with the client. We identified the potential for a more personalized user profile for buyers. By encouraging users to list their vehicles, we recognized the opportunity to enhance the platform's value proposition. This enhancement lies in the ability to offer more tailored and filtered search results for parts that precisely fit their individual vehicles.
To offer users a more intuitive experience and ensure comprehensive information, I introduced a prominent filter centred around the cars they own. Placing this filter at the forefront establishes a clear hierarchy for users when initiating their product searches. As each user's search results will be tailored to their specific car, this approach acknowledges the numerous variables like size and fitment that contribute to the uniqueness of each search outcome. This enhancement aims to streamline the user journey and provide accurate, relevant results for a more informed decision-making process.
Given the intricacies of second-hand marketplaces, where identical items may appear under various titles due to seller oversight, the listing process was designed to mitigate such issues. Sellers can now link their listings directly to specific items sourced from a comprehensive car parts database. This strategic approach curbs potential confusion or mislabelling, offering buyers a more streamlined experience.
By avoiding duplication and promoting accurate labelling, buyers can conveniently select their desired item and explore all relevant listings for that particular item, complete with clear labels for variations. This tailored approach aims to enhance user engagement while minimising unnecessary clutter in search results.
Overseeing offers for listings can be challenging through conventional channels like messaging, where agreed-upon amounts might fluctuate, triggering renewed negotiations and wasting valuable seller time. To address this, I've streamlined the process within the seller's account. Notifications and an enhanced listing overview now facilitate efficient acceptance and rejection of offers, curtailing unnecessary back-and-forth and optimising seller engagement.
Creating the UI design involved developing a comprehensive design system that encapsulates multiple states for components and inputs. This design system serves as a foundation for maintaining consistency and coherence throughout the application, ensuring a seamless and polished user experience. By carefully defining various states for each component and input, I aimed to enhance user interaction and feedback, making the application more intuitive and user-friendly.
