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The journey of transforming Anne Sisteron’s online presence into a headless eCommerce marvel.
Strategy & Discovery
UX & Design
Design System
Prototyping
Headless eCommerce
Figma
Shopify Plus
Sanity
Next.js
StoryBook
Anne Sisteron, a beacon in the world of luxury jewelry, is renowned for its exceptional designs and unparalleled craftsmanship. With a reputation for elegance and sophistication, their brand is a testament to the allure of high-end fashion.
The mission was twofold: to encapsulate Anne Sisteron's luxurious brand identity in a digital format and to build a eCommerce store that not only dazzles but is also primed for future growth. Key to this was creating a platform that was fast, highly customizable, and consistent in design across all touchpoints, capable of expanding alongside the brand.
Our ambition was to mirror the opulence of Anne Sisteron's physical stores in a digital realm, crafting an online experience that's as luxurious as their physical boutiques. This transformative journey was anchored by the development of a sophisticated design system, assuring a cohesive visual narrative across the entire site. Opting for a headless architecture using Shopify Plus, we provided a robust backend, coupled with the agility of Next.js and the content-focused versatility of Sanity CMS. This powerful combination enabled us to tailor a nimble, responsive user experience, uniquely suited to the luxury market.
At the heart of our design process was a deep dive into the nuances of product display. We crafted a Product Display Page (PDP) that goes beyond the standard, offering extensive customization options. Customers can select sizes, choose metals, pick gems, and specify unique features such as the ear for earrings, engraving details, and relevant add-ons. This meticulous attention to detail ensures a personalized and immersive shopping experience, mirroring the bespoke service Anne Sisteron's clients expect in-store.
The website’s navigation was another area of focus. We implemented a structured meganav, enabling users to explore the site with intuitive ease. This organized approach to navigation doesn't just enhance the user experience; it's also aligned with SEO best practices, boosting Anne Sisteron's online visibility to match their esteemed brand reputation.
Beyond these elements, our approach encompassed the entire site's development, including a comprehensive 'My Account' section, integrating loyalty points and user history, and a product listing page with sophisticated filtering. We ensured that every aspect of the site, from the shopping cart experience to the integration of rewards points, was seamless and user-friendly.
We empowered the Anne Sisteron team with the capability to independently manage and refresh the site. Using the adaptable components of the design system, they can easily update content, modify the homepage for seasonal releases or sales, and add new components to the PDP for product-specific content. This level of autonomy ensures the website remains dynamic and current, reflecting the brand's evolving needs.
The design process was an intricate dance of art and strategy, beginning with in-depth research into Anne Sisteron's brand values and audience. Our team translated these insights into a series of high-fidelity wireframes and content maps, laying the groundwork for a design that was both intuitive and visually stunning. Iteration was key; each phase of the design was revisited and refined, ensuring every pixel, every interaction was in service to the Anne Sisteron story we aimed to tell.
Reflecting the singular elegance of Anne Sisteron's Beverly Hills boutique, our design system was crafted not as a constraint but as a canvas. While it provided the stylistic guidelines to ensure brand consistency, we built most pages with bespoke design elements, offering a tailored user experience. This system serves as the foundation for Anne Sisteron's 'component library,' empowering the client to effortlessly infuse pages with pre-designed elements, ensuring that new content resonates with established aesthetics.
Our journey with Anne Sisteron was a partnership in creation. Through a series of design workshops and iterative feedback sessions, we collaborated closely with the client's team to refine the vision and translate it into a digital interface. Presenting designs at each stage allowed us to integrate real-time feedback, ensuring that the final product was a true reflection of the brand's luxury and sophistication.
The site's seamless operation is powered by a sophisticated technology stack, centered around Shopify Plus for robust e-commerce functionality, paired with the flexibility of a headless architecture through Next.js. Sanity CMS anchors the content strategy, offering unparalleled control and ease of management, making it an ideal choice for a forward-thinking brand like Anne Sisteron.
Central to the project's success was empowering Anne Sisteron to own their digital evolution. Through our design system and component library, the team can now craft new pages, add rich content, and tailor their site to seasonal demands, all while maintaining the brand's core design principles.
A pivotal advantage of the headless setup over traditional Shopify is the substantial improvement in SEO and core web vitals. The headless architecture leads to faster page speeds, a critical factor for both search engine rankings and user experience. By going headless, we've ensured that Anne Sisteron's online presence is not only beautiful but also optimized for performance, setting a new standard for luxury e-commerce sites.
