bloomingdale’s

blooming

dale’s

bloomingdale’s

Optimizing the Bloomingdale’s Mobile Shopping Experience

industry

e-commerce

product medium

native mobile app (iOS & Android) and web-based e-commerce platform

my role

e2e product design

my task

As a Product Designer, I was tasked with exploring new improvements to enhance the Bloomingdale’s mobile shopping experience.

This was an exploratory project focused on identifying key pain points in product discovery, navigation, and checkout—ultimately aiming to make the shopping journey smoother, more engaging, and conversion-friendly.



This process involved user research, wireframing, UI design, and interaction improvements, ensuring that proposed enhancements aligned with both user needs and business objectives.

introduction

Bloomingdale’s is a leader in luxury retail, but its mobile shopping experience had gaps in usability. Customers found it challenging to browse, compare products, and complete purchases efficiently.

the challenge

How might we improve product discovery and checkout to create a seamless, high-converting mobile shopping experience?

Exploration Focus

Exploration Focus

Clarity

Reducing clutter for easier product browsing.

Efficiency

Improving navigation and checkout flow.

Delight

Creating a polished, intuitive shopping experience.

Understanding the Problem

Research and Insights

Research and Insights

Research and Insights

I conducted usability testing with 5 users, applying Jakob Nielsen’s usability heuristics to identify friction points.

Key findings

Key findings

Difficult navigation

Users struggled to filter and find products quickly.

Checkout confusion

Unclear payment options caused cart abandonment.

Product visibility issues

Price, stock availability, and reviews weren’t easily accessible.

Design Solutions

Design Solutions

Simplified navigation

Improved filtering and search.

Enhanced product pages

Clearer product details and sticky CTAs.

Streamlined checkout

Apple Pay integration for a frictionless experience.

Wireframing & Ideation

Wireframing & Ideation

Since this was an exploration-focused task, I created and tested multiple low-fidelity wireframes to evaluate different solutions:

Better Navigation

Sticky filters and sorting for easier browsing.

Persistent Add-to-Bag

Always visible CTA for instant purchases.

Apple Pay Fast Checkout

One-tap payments to reduce drop-offs.

Screenshots to Include:

✔️ User journey map highlighting pain points.

✔️ Wireframes showcasing navigation and checkout improvements.

for sure

We know how important it is to put ourselves in our user's shoes, when making design decisions.

how I work

I am always trying to find unique aproach but the approach that will alighn with buisness goals and will help to grow.

my approach

Product design should be built upon research and facts, not assumptions.