Manufacturing
Case Study: Custom Furniture Budget Calculator
Sidon Armarios
Client Overview
Sidon Armarios is a premier manufacturer of custom-made furniture, specializing in bespoke wardrobes and storage solutions. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, they needed a digital tool to streamline their quoting process and enhance client engagement.
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Customer Base
Homeowners, interior designers, and architects.
Global Reach
Primarily serves the Spanish market.
Employees
A dedicated team of craftsmen and designers.
Revenue
Not publicly disclosed.
Profit Before Tax
Not publicly disclosed.
Products & Solutions
Custom wardrobes, closets, and storage solutions.
Market Presence
A respected name in the Spanish custom furniture market.
Technology
Leverages modern web technologies to provide interactive and user-friendly online tools.
Industry Recognition
Known for quality and customer-centric service.
The Challenge
Sidon Armarios needed to replace their manual, time-consuming quoting process with an interactive digital tool. The primary challenge was to create a user-friendly calculator that could handle complex customization options (dimensions, materials, finishes, accessories) and provide customers with an instant, accurate budget estimate. The tool had to be intuitive for non-technical users while being powerful enough to capture all necessary specifications.
Previous Approach
The previous process involved manual calculations and follow-ups via email or phone, which was inefficient and often led to delays and errors. This created a barrier for potential customers who wanted quick and easy price estimates.
Impact of the Challenge
- Slow response times for customer quotes.
- High potential for manual calculation errors.
- Poor user experience for customers seeking quick estimates.
The Solution
I was brought on as the Lead UX/UI Designer and Developer to architect and build a comprehensive budget calculator from the ground up. The solution involved:
- Designing an intuitive, step-by-step user interface that guides users through the customization process.
- Developing the front-end application using Next.js, React, and TypeScript for a robust and scalable solution.
- Implementing complex logic to calculate prices dynamically based on user selections.
- Ensuring the design was fully responsive and accessible across all devices.
Key Deliverables
User Experience (UX) & UI Development
- Interactive Web Application (Budget Calculator)
- Step-by-Step UX Flow for Customization
- Dynamic Price Calculation Logic
- Responsive UI for Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile
Design & Development Contributions
- Full-Stack Application Development
- UX/UI Design and Prototyping
- Front-End Engineering (Next.js, React)
- User-Centric Design Strategy
The Results & Impact
- Delivered a fully functional and highly intuitive budget calculator that simplified the quoting process.
- Significantly reduced the time required to generate custom furniture quotes, improving sales team efficiency.
- Enhanced the customer experience by providing instant, transparent pricing, leading to higher engagement and conversion rates.
- The client was delighted with the final product, which served as a powerful sales and marketing tool.