Retail

Automating Custom Jewelry E-commerce

Redesigned and automated a WooCommerce-based custom jewelry store to streamline operations, enhance personalization, and improve customer experience through scalable integrations and backend automation.

20%

Faster order fulfilment

15%

Increase in repeat purchases

10%

Reduction in cart abandonment
CLIENT
 Tiny Tags
TEAM
UX Designer, UI Designer, Backend Engineers, Product Stakeholders

Services Used

Product & UX DesignUI & Visual Design
the problem

The Challenge

Tiny Tags, a custom jewelry brand specialising in personalised pendants for mothers, relied heavily on manual processes such as spreadsheets for order tracking and inventory management. As order volumes increased, these workflows became inefficient, error-prone, and difficult to scale. 

The business needed a modern e-commerce solution that could automate backend operations while preserving the highly personalised nature of its products—without compromising on user experience or brand quality. 

Key Pain Points Identified 

  • Manual order processing and fulfilment 
  • Limited inventory visibility 
  • High effort in managing personalised orders 
  • Cart abandonment due to lack of purchase confidence 
  • Operational inefficiencies as the business scaled 

Research & Discovery

User Interviews

User Interviews

Conducted structured discussions to understand how customers personalize jewelry, make purchase decisions, and where they experience friction during customization and checkout.

Participants24 users
Age Range 25–45
DevicesMobile Users
User Behavior & Market Insights

User Behavior & Market Insights

Reviewed behavioral data across the WooCommerce platform to identify drop-offs, workflow inefficiencies, and key moments of hesitation during the order lifecycle.

Sessions Analyzed50K+
Time Period6 months
Checkout Drop-off Rate30%

Key Research Findings

30%

Users hesitated at checkout due to lack of product preview clarity

30%

Operational time spent on manual order handling

40%

Users accessed customization features on mobile devices

Our Solution

We implemented a WooCommerce-driven e-commerce ecosystem supported by custom plugins and third-party integrations, enabling end-to-end automation while enhancing the personalization experience for customers. 

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WooCommerce Automation
  • Centralized order and inventory management 
  • Automated order processing workflows 
  • Scalable architecture for future growth 
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Customization & Preview Experience
  • Real-time preview tool for personalized pendants 
  • Platform-specific UX for mobile and desktop 
  • Reduced purchase hesitation through visual confirmation 
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Integrated Marketing & Fulfillment
  • Klaviyo integration for automated email campaigns 
  • USPS integration for streamlined shipping 
  • Advanced analytics for performance tracking 

Measurable Impact

Order Fulfillment Efficiency
+20%

Order Fulfillment Efficiency

Reduced manual effort through automated WooCommerce workflows.

Before:Manual order processing
After:20% faster fulfillment
Repeat Purchase Rate
+15%

Repeat Purchase Rate

Improved customer retention via automated email journeys.

Before:Baseline retention
After:15% increase in repeat purchases
Cart Abandonment
–10%

Cart Abandonment

Increased checkout confidence using product preview tools.

Before:High checkout drop-offs
After:10% reduction in abandonment
Operational Effort
–25%

Operational Effort

Minimized dependency on spreadsheets and manual tracking.

Before:Spreadsheet-based operations
After:Automated backend workflows
Customer Satisfaction
+30%

Customer Satisfaction

Consistent, seamless experience across devices and touchpoints.

Before:Fragmented user journeys
After:Unified cross-device UX
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+40%

Scalability Readiness

Platform prepared for future growth and feature expansion.

Before:Limited scalability
After:Flexible, modular WooCommerce setup

Methodology & Testing

Workflow Validation

Workflow Validation

Ensured automation aligned with real operational needs

Cross-Device Testing

Cross-Device Testing

Validated customization and checkout flows on mobile and web

Integration Testing

Integration Testing

Verified third-party services for reliability and performance

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Key Learnings & Insights

Automation Enables Scale

Removing manual steps unlocked operational efficiency.

Preview Builds Confidence

Visualization significantly reduced purchase hesitation.

Modular Systems Win Long-Term

Flexible architecture supports continuous innovation.

Accessibility is a long-term investment

Early compliance planning prevents future technical debt.

Design Process Deep Dive

Discovery & Research

Discovery & Research

We followed a structured, UX-led design process to simplify complex workflows, enhance product personalization, and reduce checkout friction—while ensuring scalability and consistency across devices. 

  •  Workflow mapping to streamline order processing and automation 
  •  Customization journey design for personalized jewelry experiences 
  •  Checkout optimization to reduce friction and abandonment 
Ideation & Prototyping

Ideation & Prototyping

Using insights from research, we translated user needs and business goals into actionable design concepts. Through rapid ideation and iterative prototyping, we validated assumptions early and refined solutions through continuous feedback. 

  •  Multiple ideation sessions to explore personalization and automation concepts 
  •  Iterative wireframes to refine customization and checkout flows 
  •  Interactive prototypes for key user journeys 
  •  Ongoing stakeholder reviews to align design and business needs 
Testing & Validation

Testing & Validation

Before launch, we validated the solution through structured usability testing to ensure the experience was intuitive, efficient, and reliable across real-world scenarios and devices. 

  •  Moderated usability testing to evaluate customization and checkout flows 
  •  Unmoderated testing to gather scalable user feedback 
  •  A/B testing of key design decisions to optimize conversion 
  •  Accessibility checks to ensure inclusive and compliant experiences 

Implementation & Handoff

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Design System

Built a scalable system to maintain consistency across screens and components. 

  • UX workflows and interaction patterns
  • Plugin states and behavior guidelines
  • Centralized design references 
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Responsive Design

Ensured a seamless experience across all devices. 

  • Mobile-first specifications
  • Tablet and desktop layouts
  • Defined responsive breakpoints 
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Accessibility

Delivered inclusive and compliant experiences. 

  • WCAG 2.1 guidelines
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • Color contrast compliance 

Developer Handoff Process

Documentation

Clear specs for accurate implementation. Functional and interaction details

Assets

Organized assets for smooth handoff. Plugin logic, automation, reports

Collaboration

Ongoing design–dev alignment. Walkthroughs and standups

QA

Quality checks before launch. Validation and design reviews
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