Innovating Social Shopping: A Case Study in UI/UX For Live Auctions & NFTs
Overview
Our client aimed to revolutionize the social commerce landscape by creating a platform where influencers could engage with their audience through live streams while selling and auctioning Pokémon cards, collectibles, and NFTs. Our role as UI/UX designers was to craft an intuitive and immersive experience across web, mobile, and web applications, ensuring seamless onboarding for both influencers and buyers.
Industry
eCommerce
Product Type
Website, Mobile App
Our Role
Research, UX, UI
Geography
USA
Challenges
- Complex onboarding journeys: Influencers and buyers required distinct, streamlined onboarding processes.
- Live interaction integration: Designing a real-time interactive experience with bidding and purchasing options.
- NFT marketplace integration: Incorporating blockchain technology into a user-friendly marketplace.
- Collaboration with in-house developers: Ensuring design consistency and feasibility across all digital platforms.
- User adoption and engagement: Encouraging participation through an intuitive and engaging UI.
- Maintaining design consistency: Establishing a structured design system to ensure uniformity across all platforms.
Our Approach
Research & Strategy
- Conducted extensive user interviews with influencers and collectors to understand their needs and expectations.
- Performed a competitive analysis of existing live auction and social commerce platforms.
- Mapped out user personas to guide design decisions.
Design Process
Website, Mobile, and Web Application Design
- Created responsive designs that provided a seamless experience across devices.
- Ensured an immersive live auction experience with real-time chat, bidding, and purchase options.
- Designed an NFT marketplace with wallet integration, asset verification, and easy trading capabilities.
Influencer Onboarding
- Step-by-step profile setup with custom branding options.
- Integrated social media authentication for quick sign-ups.
- Dashboard to track earnings, auction schedules, and audience analytics.
User Onboarding
- Simplified registration process with personalized recommendations.
- Interactive tutorial on how to bid, purchase, and participate in live auctions.
- Integrated a wallet system for smooth transactions.
Managed Design System
- Established a comprehensive design system to maintain consistency across all digital touchpoints.
- Created reusable UI components, typography, color schemes, and design guidelines.
- Ensured developer alignment with design tokens and standardized assets.
Developer Collaboration & Audits
- Worked closely with in-house developers, providing design audits to ensure UI/UX consistency.
- Conducted usability testing to refine features before final deployment.
- Ensured scalability and responsiveness through iterative design reviews.
Features List
NFT Marketplace
- Users can buy, sell, and trade digital collectibles securely.
- Integrated crypto wallet support and blockchain authentication.
Live Shopping & Bidding
- Influencers can host live auctions and interact with buyers in real-time.
- Buyers can place real-time bids and purchase items instantly.
User & Influencer Dashboard
- Performance analytics for influencers to track earnings and audience engagement.
- Personalized recommendations based on user behavior.
Payment & Security
- Multiple payment gateways supporting fiat and crypto transactions.
- Two-factor authentication and encrypted transactions for secure trading.
Social & Community Features
- Integrated chat and comments during live sessions.
- Community forums for trading and discussions.
Features List
NFT Marketplace
- Users can buy, sell, and trade digital collectibles securely.
- Integrated crypto wallet support and blockchain authentication.
Live Shopping & Bidding
- Influencers can host live auctions and interact with buyers in real-time.
- Buyers can place real-time bids and purchase items instantly.
User & Influencer Dashboard
- Performance analytics for influencers to track earnings and audience engagement.
- Personalized recommendations based on user behavior.
Payment & Security
- Multiple payment gateways supporting fiat and crypto transactions.
- Two-factor authentication and encrypted transactions for secure trading.
Social & Community Features
- Integrated chat and comments during live sessions.
- Community forums for trading and discussions.
Results & Impact
- 50% faster influencer onboarding time.
- Increased user engagement through real-time interactive features.
- Seamless cross-platform experience led to higher adoption rates.
- NFT marketplace saw a 30% increase in transactions within the first three months.
- Consistent design language improved brand identity and user experience.


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Conclusion
Through a user-centric approach, deep collaboration with developers, and meticulous design audits, we successfully created a social e-commerce platform that empowers influencers and collectors alike. The intuitive interface, seamless onboarding, robust feature set, and a well-structured design system positioned the platform as a leader in the digital collectibles market.
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