Responsive Web · Platform Redesign · 2022

Responsive Web · Platform Redesign · 2022

Redesigning Therabody's mini cart: Enhancing usability and streamlining checkout

Redesigning Therabody's mini cart: Enhancing usability and streamlining checkout

Redesigning Therabody's mini cart: Enhancing usability and streamlining checkout

I transformed Therabody’s shopping cart into a responsive mini-cart, simplifying the user experience, increasing Average Order Value (AOV), and improving the overall shopping flow.

I transformed Therabody’s shopping cart into a responsive mini-cart, simplifying the user experience, increasing Average Order Value (AOV), and improving the overall shopping flow.

I transformed Therabody’s shopping cart into a responsive mini-cart, simplifying the user experience, increasing Average Order Value (AOV), and improving the overall shopping flow.

Problem Space

Therabody relied heavily on its eCommerce platform for revenue, but the outdated shopping cart experience created unnecessary friction. Users were redirected off the PDP after adding items to the cart, upsells were buried at the bottom of the page, and there was no visibility into shipping thresholds, leading to missed opportunities for upselling and increased cart abandonment.

Therabody relied heavily on its eCommerce platform for revenue, but the outdated shopping cart experience created unnecessary friction. Users were redirected off the PDP after adding items to the cart, upsells were buried at the bottom of the page, and there was no visibility into shipping thresholds, leading to missed opportunities for upselling and increased cart abandonment.

Therabody relied heavily on its eCommerce platform for revenue, but the outdated shopping cart experience created unnecessary friction. Users were redirected off the PDP after adding items to the cart, upsells were buried at the bottom of the page, and there was no visibility into shipping thresholds, leading to missed opportunities for upselling and increased cart abandonment.

Solution

I designed a responsive mini-cart drawer to streamline the functionality, showcase upsells prominently, and incorporate features like a shipping threshold indicator and modern payment options.

I designed a responsive mini-cart drawer to streamline the functionality, showcase upsells prominently, and incorporate features like a shipping threshold indicator and modern payment options.

I designed a responsive mini-cart drawer to streamline the functionality, showcase upsells prominently, and incorporate features like a shipping threshold indicator and modern payment options.

Impact

While exact metrics weren’t tracked post-launch, the redesign was guided by eCommerce best practices known to:

  • Improve usability by keeping users on the PDP.

  • Boost AOV by increasing upsell visibility.

  • Enhance user engagement through a seamless, intuitive shopping experience.

While exact metrics weren’t tracked post-launch, the redesign was guided by eCommerce best practices known to:

  • Improve usability by keeping users on the PDP.

  • Boost AOV by increasing upsell visibility.

  • Enhance user engagement through a seamless, intuitive shopping experience.

While exact metrics weren’t tracked post-launch, the redesign was guided by eCommerce best practices known to:

  • Improve usability by keeping users on the PDP.

  • Boost AOV by increasing upsell visibility.

  • Enhance user engagement through a seamless, intuitive shopping experience.

Timeframe

~1-2 months

~1-2 months

~1-2 months

~6 months

Role

Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Team

Product Owner
Head of Digital
Outsourced Engineering
QA Engineer

Product Owner
Head of Digital
Outsourced Engineering
QA Engineer

Product Owner
Head of Digital
Outsourced Engineering
QA Engineer

Revenue

$400MM+

$400MM+

$400MM+

Company size

500+

500+

500+

STEP ONE

STEP ONE

Research & inspiration

Research & inspiration

Research & inspiration

I first audited the current cart page and identified key improvement areas:

I first audited the current cart page and identified key improvement areas:

I first audited the current cart page and identified key improvement areas:

Upsells were positions below the fold, making them easy to miss.

Upsells were positions below the fold, making them easy to miss.

Upsells were positions below the fold, making them easy to miss.

Adding items to the cart redirected users off the PDP, causing friction.

Adding items to the cart redirected users off the PDP, causing friction.

Adding items to the cart redirected users off the PDP, causing friction.

No visible indicator for free shipping eligibility.

No visible indicator for free shipping eligibility.

No visible indicator for free shipping eligibility.

No modern payment options like Affirm or Klarna, key for a pricey product.

No modern payment options like Affirm or Klarna, key for a pricey product.

No modern payment options like Affirm or Klarna, key for a pricey product.

I conducted a competitive analysis of leading eCommerce sites to gather inspiration and identify best practices. These examples informed my vision for a streamlined, high-performing cart experience.

I conducted a competitive analysis of leading eCommerce sites to gather inspiration and identify best practices. These examples informed my vision for a streamlined, high-performing cart experience.

I conducted a competitive analysis of leading eCommerce sites to gather inspiration and identify best practices. These examples informed my vision for a streamlined, high-performing cart experience.

Therabody.com original cart page:

Therabody.com original cart page:

Therabody.com original cart page:

STEP TWO

Ideating and collaboration

Ideating and collaboration

Ideating and collaboration

I facilitated critique sessions with stakeholders to gather feedback and prioritize solutions. From these sessions, I iterated on multiple layouts that directly addressed key pain points, such as upsell visibility and cart usability.

I developed a phased implementation plan that delivered immediate wins, like improved cross-sell placement, while laying the groundwork for future enhancements, such as dynamic bundling options.

I facilitated critique sessions with stakeholders to gather feedback and prioritize solutions. From these sessions, I iterated on multiple layouts that directly addressed key pain points, such as upsell visibility and cart usability.

I developed a phased implementation plan that delivered immediate wins, like improved cross-sell placement, while laying the groundwork for future enhancements, such as dynamic bundling options.

I facilitated critique sessions with stakeholders to gather feedback and prioritize solutions. From these sessions, I iterated on multiple layouts that directly addressed key pain points, such as upsell visibility and cart usability.

I developed a phased implementation plan that delivered immediate wins, like improved cross-sell placement, while laying the groundwork for future enhancements, such as dynamic bundling options.

STEP THREE

STEP THREE

Handling complex use cases

Handling complex use cases

Handling complex use cases

I designed for diverse scenarios, ensuring the cart handled:

I designed for diverse scenarios, ensuring the cart handled:

I designed for diverse scenarios, ensuring the cart handled:

Default State
Default State

Included a new placement for the upsell engine to improve visibility.

Included a new placement for the upsell engine to improve visibility.

Bundles and Subscriptions
Bundles and Subscriptions

Adapted layouts for the TheraOne CBD line.

Adapted layouts for the TheraOne CBD line.

Personalized Products
Personalized Products

Supported Theragun PRO engravings.

Supported Theragun PRO engravings.

Shipping Threshold Indicator
Shipping Threshold Indicator

Encouraged users to add items to meet free shipping requirements.

Encouraged users to add items to meet free shipping requirements.

Empty Cart and Error Handling
Empty Cart and Error Handling

Designed intuitive empty cart and error messages to reduce user frustration.

Designed intuitive empty cart and error messages to reduce user frustration.

Gift with Purchase
Gift with Purchase
Adding a promo code
Adding a promo code

STEP FOUR

Engineering handoff

Engineering handoff

Engineering handoff

I created annotated designs in Figma, documenting all edge cases, interactions, and repeated components to ensure a smooth handoff. To streamline development, I organized the cart redesign almost as a mini design system, enabling engineers to scale the solution efficiently.

I created annotated designs in Figma, documenting all edge cases, interactions, and repeated components to ensure a smooth handoff. To streamline development, I organized the cart redesign almost as a mini design system, enabling engineers to scale the solution efficiently.

I created annotated designs in Figma, documenting all edge cases, interactions, and repeated components to ensure a smooth handoff. To streamline development, I organized the cart redesign almost as a mini design system, enabling engineers to scale the solution efficiently.

I collaborated with the QA engineer to test responsiveness and functionality, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices.

I collaborated with the QA engineer to test responsiveness and functionality, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices.

I collaborated with the QA engineer to test responsiveness and functionality, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices.

STEP SIX

STEP SIX

Monitor post-launch and iterate

Monitor post-launch and iterate

Monitor post-launch and iterate

Post-launch data revealed that some users accidentally removed items from their cart instead of closing the cart drawer. To address this, I:

  • Moved the close button to the right and changed it to an “X” icon.

  • Adjusted the remove button’s placement and styling to avoid confusion.

  • Updated item totals for clarity, reducing cognitive load.

These changes were implemented quickly and significantly improved the cart's usability.

Post-launch data revealed that some users accidentally removed items from their cart instead of closing the cart drawer. To address this, I:

  • Moved the close button to the right and changed it to an “X” icon.

  • Adjusted the remove button’s placement and styling to avoid confusion.

  • Updated item totals for clarity, reducing cognitive load.

These changes were implemented quickly and significantly improved the cart's usability.

Post-launch data revealed that some users accidentally removed items from their cart instead of closing the cart drawer. To address this, I:

  • Moved the close button to the right and changed it to an “X” icon.

  • Adjusted the remove button’s placement and styling to avoid confusion.

  • Updated item totals for clarity, reducing cognitive load.

These changes were implemented quickly and significantly improved the cart's usability.

Design principles applied

Design principles applied

Design principles applied

Visual Clarity

Visual Clarity
Visual Clarity

Consistent hierarchy and accessibility ensured intuitive navigation.

Consistent hierarchy and accessibility ensured intuitive navigation.

Consistent hierarchy and accessibility ensured intuitive navigation.

Seamless Shopping

Seamless Shopping
Seamless Shopping

The mini-cart allowed users to browse, add items, and view upsells without leaving the PDP.

The mini-cart allowed users to browse, add items, and view upsells without leaving the PDP.

The mini-cart allowed users to browse, add items, and view upsells without leaving the PDP.

User Psychology

User Psychology
User Psychology

Anchoring effects and progressive disclosure guided users toward confident purchasing decisions.

Anchoring effects and progressive disclosure guided users toward confident purchasing decisions.

Anchoring effects and progressive disclosure guided users toward confident purchasing decisions.

Interactive Ease

Interactive Ease
Interactive Ease

Clear feedback and error prevention enhanced the shopping experience.

Clear feedback and error prevention enhanced the shopping experience.

Clear feedback and error prevention enhanced the shopping experience.

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© 2024 – Jessica Goldman Design

Crafting impactful design solutions with empathy and strategy.

Let's connect

Open to new projects, collaborations, and conversations.

© 2024 – Jessica Goldman Design

Crafting impactful design solutions with empathy and strategy.

Let's connect

Open to new projects, collaborations, and conversations.

© 2024 – Jessica Goldman Design

Crafting impactful design solutions with empathy and strategy.

Let's connect

Open to new projects, collaborations, and conversations.

© 2024 – Jessica Goldman Design

Crafting impactful design solutions with empathy and strategy.

Let's connect

Open to new projects, collaborations, and conversations.

© 2024 – Jessica Goldman Design

Crafting impactful design solutions with empathy and strategy.