DKNY
DKNY
Role:
UX Lead
Brand:
DKNY
Objective:
Rebrand & Commerce Optimization
DKNY is the long standing face of luxury with its ready to wear fashion. However its legacy aesthetic does not resonate with the newer demographic the brand is hoping to attract and their e-commerce experience does not meet the ease of use expected by todays tech-savvy customer. To re-establish DKNY as a modern digital brand whilst maintaining its legacy we focused on the following key areas :
optimize the user journey and shopping funnel
add relevance to the brand by creating a fresh & interactive digital experience
focus on storytelling to drive awareness & attract new customers
Process
User Research, Content & Comms Strategy, Information Architecture and Collaborative Sketch Sessions
I started by performing initial analysis of the brand through a full site audit, analyzing site performance analytics, competitive analysis and patterning, leading customer interviews to identify pain points, running usability tests and visiting the storefront to observe in-store shopping behavior to help bridge the gap between the in-store and digital experience.
Next I guided meaningful conversations with the CEOs & key stakeholders to gather desired outcomes, values, assumptions, brand projection, non-negotiables & key metrics of success in order to establish a clear UX strategy & POV.
I then used key findings & opportunities from the initial research phase to start outlining an updated sitemap & user journey map and begin designing low-fidelity concepts of the experience.
Once initial concepts were reviewed and aligned on with stakeholders, I began wire-framing & prototyping high-fidelity designs. In collaboration with creative partners I designed out the end-to-end userflow and build a cohesive visual experience focussing on adding micro-interactions where relevant and including unique interaction models that would propel the brand into a more modern digital presence.
Results
A unique, fresh and engaging digital experience focused on reshaping the customers shopping journey through the e-commerce platform and enhancing the experience with key features at relevant touch points. The addition of micro-interactions & animations creates valuable wow moments that drive home the new “cool” feel and luxury aesthetic of the brand.
Key updated features in the shopping funnel:
updated site navigation with clear categories & the addition of imagery
an enlarged search functionality that supports visual results
updated filtering system with clear visual feedback when selected
easy to navigate account tabs to access relevant information quickly
sticky product attribute selectors on PDP (mobile & desktop)
more focus on imagery and editorial through larger images
animated add to bag moment
unique brand moments with animated logo on order completion
mini-cart to full checkout page animated transition