Anemone Vinkel, a handloom saree brand, partnered with Friction Studio to design their online store from scratch that reflected their unique qualities of sarees, while ensuring a frictionless user experience.
Despite its popularity locally, the brand faced challenges in reaching a wider audience and increasing sales. In an effort to expand its reach, Anemone Vinkel decided to create an online store to sell its products directly to customers.
The online market for sarees is highly competitive, and a handloom saree brand will need to differentiate itself from other brands to stand out.
Handloom sarees have a rich cultural heritage, and the brand wanted to balance that with a modern, appealing online presence to attract a wide range of customers.
The website's design and user experience are critical factors in attracting and retaining customers. We had to find the right balance between aesthetics and functionality to create a positive user experience.
As customers are more likely to make a purchase using their mobiles, it's very crucial for the website to be mobile friendly.
To address these issues, we took a thorough approach to understand the brand's unique needs and requirements. Based on this understanding, we crafted a custom web design strategy that effectively showcased the brand's products and ethos.
A Complete user research followed by persona-based journeys to arrive at a design that’s intuitive yet simple.
The website's navigation was simplified, and clear calls to action were added. The navigation menu was streamlined, making it easier for customers to find the products they were looking for.
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The website was updated with clear messaging that communicated the company's mission and the benefits of their products. The messaging was presented in a way that was easy to understand and was consistent with the company's brand identity and values.
The website was redesigned to incorporate modern design elements that reflected the company's brand identity and values. The new design included updated typography, color scheme, and graphics that were consistent with the company's branding.
The website's design was standardized and made more consistent, ensuring that all design elements were aligned with the brand's messaging and aesthetic.
The website was optimized for mobile devices to ensure that users could easily access the site from their smartphones or tablets. The website was made responsive, with a design that automatically adjusts to different screen sizes and orientations