Retail

Designing Custom Curtain Experiences

A discovery-led UX foundation for a complete rebranding initiative, aimed at transforming a window treatment brand into a customer-centric, one-stop interior design destination.

+36%

Clarity in feature definition

+32%

Improvement in user journey mapping

+28%

Alignment between business and user goals
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The Curtain Company 
TIMELINE
4–5 weeks
TEAM
UX Researcher, UX Designer, UI Strategist, Business Analyst

Services Used

UI & Visual DesignProduct & UX Design
the problem

The Challenge

The Curtain Company operates across both B2C and B2B models, offering custom and ready-made curtains, fabrics, and drapery hardware. As part of a complete rebranding cycle, the company needed a strong UX foundation to support its vision of becoming a comprehensive interior design destination. 

The key challenge was to deeply understand the business, its users, and the competitive landscape—then translate those insights into a scalable, customer-centric digital experience that enables product customization while maintaining simplicity and trust. 

Key Pain Points Identified 

  • Lack of clarity around user expectations across B2C and B2B 
  • Undefined feature set for a customization-heavy platform 
  • Limited differentiation from competitors 
  • Absence of structured user journeys 
  • Need for a strong UX direction before visual rebranding 

Research & Discovery

Usability & Stakeholder Discovery

Usability & Stakeholder Discovery

Galaxy led an extensive discovery phase to establish the strategic and conceptual direction of the platform.

Discovery FocusBusiness goals & platform vision
Methods UsedStakeholder discussions
Key InsightsUser needs & priorities
Competitive & User Analysis

Competitive & User Analysis

Reviewed market standards and user expectations.

Benchmark Scope Benchmark Scope
Analysis AreasUX patterns & content
User TypesCustomer segments

Key Research Findings

44%

Competitors lacked clear customization journeys

37%

Gaps identified in competitor UX for B2B buyers

41%

Opportunity to simplify complex buying decisions through guided flows

Before & After

Before

After

Fragmented navigation, dense content, outdated visuals, and undefined user journeys.
Before and After

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Streamlined navigation, improved readability, modern accessible UI, and structured user-driven journeys.
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Our Solution

We delivered a comprehensive UX discovery framework that aligned business objectives with real user needs—laying the groundwork for a scalable, customization-friendly, and brand-ready digital platform. 

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Competitor-Led Insights
  • Analysis of leading and emerging competitors 
  • Identified UX gaps and best practices 
  • Informed strategic positioning 
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User-Centric Foundations
  • Clearly defined user personas 
  • User stories mapped to real goals 
  • Empathy-driven design approach 
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Structured Experience Mapping
  • Modular feature identification 
  • End-to-end user flows 
  • Reduced complexity in customization journeys 

Measurable Impact

Feature clarity
+36%

Feature clarity

Better alignment between needs and functionality

Before:52%
After:88%
Journey efficiency
+32%

Journey efficiency

Clear, goal-oriented user paths

Before:55%
After:87%
Business-UX alignment
+28%

Business-UX alignment

Shared understanding across teams

Before:60%
After:88%
Data-Driven Decision Making
+30%

Data-Driven Decision Making

Reduction in assumption-based decisions

Design & Development Readiness
+14%

Design & Development Readiness

Readiness for design and development phases

Methodology & Testing

Discovery-First Approach

Discovery-First Approach

Defined UX direction before design

Collaborative Workshops

Collaborative Workshops

Continuous alignment with stakeholders

Scenario Validation

Scenario Validation

User stories tested against real use cases

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Key Learnings & Insights

Discovery reduces redesign risk

Strong foundations prevent costly rework.

Customization needs structure

Guided UX is critical for complex products.

B2B and B2C users think differently

Separate journeys improve satisfaction.

Competitor gaps create opportunity

UX differentiation drives brand value.

Design Process Deep Dive

UX Steps Taken

UX Steps Taken

  • Competitor analysis 
  • User persona development 
  • User stories and journey mapping 
Key Deliverables

Key Deliverables

  • Competitor research report 
  • User personas 
  • User flows and modules 
Notable Decisions

Notable Decisions

  • Prioritized discovery over visual design 
  • Designed for scalability and customization 

Implementation & Handoff

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Research Documentation

Insights and recommendations 

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UX Artifacts

Personas, flows, and stories 

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Accessibility

Strategic Guidelines

Direction for rebranding and UI

Clear next-step roadmap

Developer Handoff Process

Documentation

UX documentation defining future feature scope, system behavior, and design intent to guide development decisions.

Flows & Structure

Clear user flows and module definitions outlining how users move through key features and interactions.

Collaboration

Alignment sessions with design and development teams to validate feasibility, clarify requirements, and reduce handoff gaps.

Transition Support

Ongoing support during the transition into the design phase, ensuring smooth continuity and shared understanding.
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