Small clothing business owners often juggle sales tracking, inventory management, customer communication, and staff coordination—often using
multiple disconnected tools or manual methods. This creates inefficiencies, delays in decision-making, and missed opportunities for growth.
The challenge was to design a single, intuitive platform that consolidates these tasks into one accessible dashboard, providing real-time insights
without overwhelming the user.
ThreadBoard
OverView
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Timeline
My Role
Figma
Miro
3 Weeks
UX Designer
UX Research
Tools
Problem Statement
Process Overview
User Persona
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Content Mapping
ThreadBoard is an all-in-one, web-based dashboard designed for small clothing business owners to manage their operations efficiently. With real-time
updates, intuitive navigation, and clear data visualization, it enables users to monitor sales performance, track inventory, view customer feedback, and
manage staff—all in one place.
About a 4 week process
Research & Insights
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Research
Synthesis
Synthesis
Ideation
Final Design
Reflection
Personas
Sketch
Content mapping
Final Prototype
Conclusion
User Interviews
Key Research Insights
To better understand the needs of clothing business owners, I conducted user interviews to learn how they currently manage
inventory, what challenges they face, and what they would value in a management website.
Quotes from User Interviews
" I need to know whats selling and what isnt, so i can make quick decsions on restocking"
" A lot of managment websites look and feel outdated, I want one that needs more sleek and modern like my brand"
" I want to be able to see my sale and understand my trends quickly"
" I dont have time to figure out complex dashboards with font that is hard to read. I need something straightforward"
Keeping track of stock and
popular items is crucial to
avoid overstocking or running
out of best sellers.
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Managing Inventory
Simplicity Over Complexity
Many owners have limited
technical skills, so the
dashboard needs to be
intuitive.
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Real-Time Information
Owners emphasized the
importance of having real
time data
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Key Insights
Before jumping intro designs, I used Miro to brainstorm. I laid out sticky notes for each page of the application and filled them
with possible content and features. This helped give me a big-picture view of the user flow.
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Mid Fidelity
Using Figma, I created two mid-fidelity wireframes to define layout structure, screen hierarchy and the user journey
with more clarity.
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Home Screen
Final Design
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Staff Mangmenet
Finance
The finance page visualizes the business’s financial health through
clear income and expense breakdowns, including categories like
in-person sales, ad revenue, and shipping costs. A dynamic graph
tracks monthly cash flow, helping users identify revenue trends at a
glance. The modern, data-focused layout ensures complex financial
information remains easy to read and actionable.
Inventory
The inventory page provides a detailed view of each product, including
category, color, price, material, and available stock. Business owners can
easily track quantities and restock items with a single click. The clean layout
prioritizes clarity, making it simple to manage products and maintain
balanced inventory levels.
This project was a true passion endeavor that allowed me to bring together my design skills and my interest in
supporting small business owners. As a self-initiated case study, it gave me the freedom to explore the entire
UX process, from initial research to final design, without constraints. One of the most rewarding aspects was
identifying real pain points faced by small clothing business owners and crafting solutions that felt intuitive,
efficient, and visually cohesive.
Through this process, I deepened my understanding of user-centered design, improved my ability to translate
research into actionable features, and strengthened my proficiency in creating complex dashboards that remain
accessible and easy to navigate. More than just a design exercise, this project reaffirmed my belief in the power
of thoughtful design to make everyday work simpler and more empowering, especially for small businesses
trying to do more with less.
Reflection
The main dashboard displays key metrics like live customers, meetings,
recent sales and ect in a modern widget layout. It provides a clear
overview of business performance, helping owners quickly interpret
data and make informed decisions.
The staff management page shows each team member’s schedule,
role, and status in a clean, organized layout. Designed for efficiency,
it helps business owners manage their teams seamlessly and maintain
a professional look.