Trade-Focused Ecommerce Platform
Developing a sophisticated digital showroom for Alex's interior design business, featuring 100+ curated products from 18-20 premium vendor brands. This trade-exclusive platform will enable designers to browse fabrics, wallpaper, furniture, rugs, and trim—streamlining the sample request process without pricing displays or login requirements.
Project Scope
What We're Building
Product Catalog
100 curated products across five categories with advanced filtering by color, material type, and vendor brand.
Sample Requests
Streamlined workflow replacing standard checkout, with custom forms and admin dashboard for managing requests.
Mobile-First Design
Optimized browsing experience across all devices, ensuring designers can work seamlessly anywhere.
Timeline
8-Week Development Journey
1
Weeks 1-2
Discovery & Design
2
Weeks 3-6
Development
3
Weeks 7-8
QA & Launch
A structured three-phase approach ensures thorough planning, robust development, and flawless execution. Each phase builds on the previous, with clear deliverables and milestones to keep the project on track.
Phase 1
Discovery & Design
Weeks 1-2: Laying the Foundation
The discovery phase begins with a creative questionnaire to define visual direction, followed by team introductions with Paige (Project Manager) and Faith (Designer). We'll present moodboards and design directions, reviewing reference sites like Katie Keim wallpaper and Supply Showroom for pattern inspiration.
Information architecture development includes product taxonomy, filtering strategy by color and material type, and sample request workflow design. All wireframes follow a mobile-first approach to ensure optimal user experience.
Key Deliverables
  • High-fidelity Figma designs
  • Desktop and mobile mockups
  • Interactive prototypes
  • Product taxonomy structure
Phase 2
Development Phase
Weeks 3-6: Building the Platform
Custom Shopify 2.0 theme development forms the technical backbone, with sophisticated product catalog structure using metafields for lead times, minimum order quantities, material specifications, and care instructions. Advanced filtering enables designers to search by color, material type, and vendor, while the colorway display system references Katie Keim's pattern approach.
The custom sample request system replaces standard checkout functionality, featuring "Contact Alex for Pricing" options, email notifications, and an admin dashboard. The NINE15 team handles initial upload of 100 products, including image optimization and metafield population from vendor data sources.
Product Catalog Architecture
Fabrics
Premium textiles with detailed material specifications
Wallpaper
Curated patterns with colorway displays
Furniture
Designer pieces with lead time information
Rugs
Luxury floor coverings with care instructions
Trim
Finishing details with MOQ specifications
Each product category leverages custom metafields to store vendor-specific data, enabling rich filtering and detailed product information without cluttering the interface.
Sample Request Workflow
The streamlined sample request system eliminates traditional checkout friction, allowing designers to quickly request samples without pricing displays or account creation. Email notifications ensure Alex receives immediate alerts, while the admin dashboard provides centralized request management.
Phase 3
Quality Assurance & Launch
Weeks 7-8: Perfecting the Experience
Comprehensive Testing
Cross-browser testing across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge ensures consistent performance. Mobile device testing on iOS and Android validates responsive design. Sample request workflow undergoes rigorous testing, followed by performance optimization to guarantee fast load times.
Training & Support
Live training session covers adding and updating products using templates, managing sample requests, and basic site updates. Written documentation and video recordings provide ongoing reference materials for the team.
Launch Deliverables
1
Live Website
Fully functional Shopify site with domain connection and DNS setup complete
2
Training Materials
Comprehensive documentation and video recordings for product management
3
Product Template
Standardized template for adding future products with proper metafield structure
4
Post-Launch Support
2-week monitoring period with bug fixes and adjustments as needed
Your Team
Paige
Project Manager
Orchestrating timelines, coordinating deliverables, and ensuring seamless communication throughout the 8-week journey.
Faith
Designer
Crafting the visual experience through moodboards, high-fidelity designs, and interactive prototypes that bring your brand to life.
Together, we'll transform your vision into a sophisticated trade platform that elevates the designer experience and showcases your curated collection beautifully.
Budget
Project Investment
The total project investment for your custom trade-focused e-commerce platform is $12,500, structured in three convenient payments to align with key project milestones.
Signing Payment
$4,500 due upon contract signing to initiate the Discovery & Design phase.
First Installment
$4,000 due on April 1st, marking the commencement of the Development phase.
Final Installment
$4,000 due on May 1st, prior to the Quality Assurance & Launch phase.
This structured payment plan ensures transparency and financial predictability throughout our 8-week journey.