Unlocking multi-million pound revenue gains with Service Design — delivering UX led features

eCommerce
A mockup for an iPhone placed on a table for a personal finance mobile app

Selco Builders Warehouse is a UK-based trade-only builders’ merchant, offering over 15,000 building materials and supplies. While known for its self-service warehouses, Selco also provides an online shopping experience, allowing trade professionals to browse, order, and arrange delivery or click-and-collect via their PWA fronted ecommerce solution.

Selco Builders Warehouse is a UK-based trade-only builders’ merchant, offering over 15,000 building materials and supplies. While known for its self-service warehouses, Selco also provides an online shopping experience, allowing trade professionals to browse, order, and arrange delivery or click-and-collect via their PWA fronted ecommerce solution.

Client:

Selco

Client:

Selco

My Role:

UX Consultant

My Role:

UX Consultant

Year:

Selco

Year:

Selco

Service Provided:

Consultancy, Service Design + UI

Service Provided:

Consultancy, Service Design + UI

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The Problem


As people have many financial obligations, they require a single platform to assist in managing their finances effectively. This platform should help limit unnecessary expenses and enable users to reach their financial objectives. The obstacle was to develop a mobile application that is user-friendly, intuitive, and packed with features to cater to these diverse financial requirements while ensuring a seamless user experience.

A screenshot of the app's home page

Process


We've adopted a user-centric approach, iterative design, and rigorous testing, ensuring that the app met the target audience's needs and preferences effectively.


  1. We've conducted studies with our audience's finances and preferences through surveys and research, giving us valuable insights.

  2. The team created wireframes and prototypes based on research insights, refining the designs with user feedback to improve the overall user experience.

  3. Testing the app with users and used their feedback to improve usability and design.

Solution


The app's user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it easy for users to track their financial activities in real-time, view their transaction history, and receive alerts for upcoming bills and payments. Users can also set budget goals and receive personalized financial advice based on their spending patterns, helping them stay on track and achieve their financial objectives.

A screenshot for two app screens

Outcome


The app's success was due in part to its user-centric design process. The team conducted extensive research and user testing to ensure that the app met users' needs and preferences, resulting in a highly effective and user-friendly platform.