The client who is currently in the logistics space was looking to build one platform that would bring all players in the international trading ecosystem together.
My Role
Research, Visual Design and UI & UX Design
Tools
Adobe XD, Figma & Figjam
Date
Aug 2023 - Ongoing
Team
Isaac Mugwe (Product Designer),
Kings Milimo (Developer),
Linet Atieno (Project Manager)
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Problem Statement
E-commerce is considerable in several African nations yet absent in others; this platform is designed to bridge the divide in terms of international commerce.
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Key Features
Buyer Section: Buyers effortlessly place orders with no geographic limitations on a user-friendly interface.
Seller Portal: Sellers are able to post the items they sell based on minimum & maximum quantity they can supply.
Warehouse Manager Portal: Warehouses are added onto the platform by warehouse managers and they update their occupancy to show available space to buyers and suppliers.
Quality Assurance Portal: They give reports after inspecting supplied goods to both financiers and buyers.
Logistics Partners Portal: They receive notifications and give quotes to both sellers and buyers on the platform.
Financiers Portal: They receive financial notifications and offer quotes to buyers on the platform based on their purchasing history and their ability to pay back.
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Tasks
Web App User Interface: Created a design system, wireframes and Hi-Fi mockups for the different users.
Competitor Analysis: Did user research and competitor analysis with a focus on the Asian market. Did reasearch on Alibaba, Global Sources and Indiamart.
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Result
The platform is currently under it's last phase of development.
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Key Learning
Creating a comprehensive design system ensured consistency across the app's interface.