Overview

I rapidly identified users’ core need for efficiency and delivered this App within a short timeframe. By streamlining user flows, the app saved users 5 minutes on average—equivalent to one-third of a 15-minute game.

Overview

I rapidly identified users’ core need for efficiency and delivered this App within a short timeframe. By streamlining user flows, the app saved users 5 minutes on average—equivalent to one-third of a 15-minute game.

User Scenario

User Scenario

User Interviews

Users felt lost while shopping in the app.

Users felt lost while shopping in the app.

During lunch break at work, Ken and his colleague play fast-paced ping pong matches. They don't want to waste time with pen-and-paper scoring.

During lunch break at work, Ken and his colleague play fast-paced ping pong matches. They don't want to waste time with pen-and-paper scoring.

Design Strategy

Design Strategy

Persona & User journey Map

Simplifying the path from discovery to decision.

Simplifying the path from discovery to decision.

In our research, we found that attempting to keep users in the app longer doesn't translate to higher conversions when it's caused by a confusing information structure.

Linda Lawson, 39, Young mother

Linda recently needed to buy warm clothing for the whole family on the Old Navy App, and she wanted to get discounted, quality clothing.

Linda recently needed to buy warm clothing for the whole family on the Old Navy App, and she wanted to get discounted, quality clothing.

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Design & Iteration

Design & Iteration

Lo-Fi Wireframe

Feature improvements for seamless browsing.

Feature improvements for seamless browsing.

1. Homepage employs horizontal scrolling tabs for category navigation along with containers to organize information, creating a clearer interface.

2. A hamburger menu with integrated filters, allowing users to switch between categories on the same page. The filters enable browsing products across multiple categories simultaneously, which is essential for users purchasing a variety of apparel.

3. Allowing users to share and view product images within reviews.

Performance Validation

Performance Validation

Hi-Fi Prototype & Usability Testing

Average improvement of 4.6 minutes

Average improvement of 4.6 minutes

We invited 36 users, including 10 new and 26 returning users, to participate in this round of testing, focusing on the entire journey from app entry to payment completion. Using the Lookback platform, we conducted remote usability sessions and captured user interactions and feedback. Each participant experienced both the original and the improved version. On average, the updated version reduced payment time by 4.6 minutes, significantly enhancing conversion efficiency and user satisfaction.

What’s Next

What’s Next

KJ Analysis

Exploring Floating Cart Use

Exploring Floating Cart Use

While the floating cart button was designed to support faster decision-making through easy product comparison, its actual impact on user behavior is still inconclusive.


We plan to roll out the validated design improvements to a larger user base and conduct large-scale A/B testing to quantitatively measure the impact on conversion rates.

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Copyright@Jin Xu 2025

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