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Magento upgrade & UX improvements for Designique

Services Covered:

E-commerce Development
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Industry
Industry

Real Estate

Duration
Duration

10 months

Budget
Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date
Start Date

1 May 2015

Team Size
Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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75/100
Good

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Client

Designique

map Switzerland

Project Summary

Macopedia stabilized and upgraded a Magento-based online shop for a Swiss interior design retailer, implementing a Git repository, CSS fixes, UX/UI redesign, and custom Magento features such as inventory management and improved navigation. The changes improved search and filtering, driving a measurable uplift in sales conversions. The team communicated clearly, met timelines and budgets, and continues to provide maintenance and feature upgrades.

Key Challenges

  • Replace a previous IT partner who did not meet project needs
  • Maintain the Magento-based online shop and execute a relaunch

Project Deliverables

  • Git repository and deployment/version control setup
  • Magento upgrade and CSS adjustments
  • UX/UI redesign
  • Inventory management features and improved navigation and search functionality

Project Solution

Macopedia stabilized the site by introducing a Git repository for version control and test deployments, updated the store to the latest Magento version with CSS adjustments, redesigned the UX/UI, and implemented custom features on Magento including inventory management, improved navigation, filters, and enhanced search functions. The client interacted with two project managers and a lead Magento developer during the engagement.

Project Outcome

  • Achieved a 10%–20% increase in sales conversions attributed to UI and functionality improvements
  • Delivered within time and budget and provided responsive support despite geographic distance

Platforms

  • WebWeb

Tech Stack

  • CSSCSS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Strategic design choices and navigation features led to a marked increase in sales. Although additional human bandwidth could help execute projects, Macopedia communicated clearly, met timelines, and provided strategic solutions to difficult tasks. Their coding skills garnered particular praise.”

Sven Eppert

Co-Founder

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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