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Magento upgrade & UX improvements for Designique

Services Covered:

E-commerce Development

Industry

Real Estate

Duration

10 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 May 2015

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Designique

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

Tech Stack

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

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
Date: 04/13/2018