E-Commerce

Service
  • UX/UI Design
  • Shopify Plus / Shopify
  • Wordpress

Project Overview

Designed and developed a Shopify Plus website for For The Biome, a premium wellness brand offering "clinically effective supplements & skincare with the world's finest whole-food ingredients." Applied health-conscious consumer psychology to build trust and communicate clinical efficacy.

Challenge

Create a trustworthy e-commerce experience for health-conscious consumers seeking premium, clinically-backed wellness products. Key psychological barriers included:

  • Premium price justification - need to communicate value of high-quality ingredients
  • Clinical credibility - balance scientific backing with accessible communication
  • Ingredient transparency - health-conscious buyers want detailed product information

Process

  • Health Consumer Research: Analyzed how wellness-focused buyers evaluate supplements
  • Premium Brand Positioning: Visual design reflecting clinical quality and natural ingredients
  • Information Architecture: Organized by health benefits and ingredient transparency
  • Trust Signal Integration: Reviews, certifications, and clinical backing

Outcome

  • Increased time on product pages - detailed information satisfied research-heavy buyers
  • Higher average order value - premium positioning and bundling strategies worked
  • Reduced support inquiries - clear ingredient and usage information answered common questions
  • Improved conversion on high-ticket items - trust signals overcame price objections

Re-Design Process


Result

Design System

Project Overview

Designed and developed a WordPress website for Senior Healthcare Direct, a Medicare advisory service led by "Medicare Bob." Applied senior-focused UX psychology to reduce complexity anxiety and build trust in healthcare decision-making for adults 65+.

Challenge

Create a reassuring, accessible website for seniors navigating Medicare enrollment - one of the most complex and stressful decisions they face. Key psychological barriers included:

  • Information overwhelm - Medicare has countless plans, rules, and deadlines
  • Decision anxiety - wrong choices have significant health and financial consequences
  • Trust concerns - seniors are frequently targeted by healthcare scams
  • Technology barriers - many users have limited digital comfort

Process

  • Senior User Research: Analyzed how 65+ adults approach healthcare decisions online
  • Anxiety Reduction Strategy: Focused on simplification and human connection
  • Trust Signal Integration: Carrier partnerships and personal branding
  • WordPress Development: Senior-friendly interface with accessibility considerations
  • Content Strategy: Educational approach to build confidence and trust

Outcome

  • Reduced inquiry anxiety - clear information and human contact option increased call volume
  • Higher engagement with educational content - video and article consumption improved
  • Increased trust indicators - senior clients report feeling "less overwhelmed"
  • Improved conversion to consultation - simplified pathways reduced abandonment

Design & Development

Project Overview

Redesigned WordPress website for AYR Wellness, a multi-state cannabis dispensary chain operating across 7 states. Applied cannabis consumer psychology to reduce stigma anxiety, build educational trust, and create an approachable brand experience for diverse cannabis users.

Challenge

Create a welcoming digital experience for cannabis consumers navigating a newly legal but still stigmatized industry. Key psychological barriers included:

  • Stigma and social anxiety - many users still feel uncomfortable about cannabis use
  • Knowledge gaps - consumers lack education about products, dosing, and effects
  • Decision overwhelm - countless strains, products, and potencies create choice paralysis
  • Trust and safety concerns - need for legitimate, regulated business credibility

Process

  • Cannabis User Research: Analyzed how different demographics approach cannabis purchasing
  • Stigma-Conscious Branding: Developed welcoming, professional aesthetic
  • Educational Content Strategy: Prioritized user education and confidence-building
  • Multi-State WordPress Architecture: Consistent experience across 7 state markets
  • Compliance Integration: Legal requirements balanced with user experience

Outcome

  • Reduced first-visit anxiety - welcoming brand identity improved new customer comfort
  • Increased educational engagement - users spent more time learning about products
  • Higher customer retention - community-focused approach built loyalty across locations
  • Improved product confidence - clearer dosing guidance reduced purchase hesitation

Design & Development

Tags

User interface / Design system / Prototyping / Usability testing / Ecommercer / Shopify Plus / Wordpress