ThreadUp
DETAILS
RESEARCH
SYNTHESIS
IDEATION
OverView
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.
Timeline
Tools
My Role
Figma
Miro
3 Weeks
UX Designer
UX Research
Challenge
My Process
Research Findings
IDEATION
Low Fidelity
I started with a super quick, rough sketches to brainstorm layout and visualize th core ordering flow
IDEATION
Mid Fidelity
After multiple rounds of ideation, I arrived at the final design. The application emphasizes simplicity, real-time insights, and a
clean, intuitive interface that makes managing operation less overwhelming and more efficient. By focusing on usability and
clarity, the final design aims to empower business owners to stay in control and make confident decisions.
DashBoard
Inventory
Fiance
Staff
Reflection
Using Figma, I created two mid-fidelity wireframes to define layout structure, screen hierarchy and the user journey
with more clarity.
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.
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.
Research
Synthesis
Synthesis
Synthesis
Ideation
Final Design
Reflection
Personas
Sketch
Content mapping
Mid Fidelity
Final Prototype
Conclusion
User Interviews
Key Research Insights
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" A lot of managment websites look and feel outdated, I want one that needs more sleek and modern like my brand"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"
Managing Inventory
Simplicity Over Complexity
Real-Time Information
Keeping track of stock and popular items
is crucial to avoid overstocking or running
out of best sellers.
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.
Key Insights
Persona
Content Mapping
" I dont have time to figure out complex dashboards with font that is hard to read. I need something straightforward"
Many owners have limited technical
skills, so the dashboard needs to be intuitive.
Owners emphasized the
importance of having real
time data
Final Design
After finalizing the designs for Graze Together , the founder decided to pause the project to focus on her growing
family and prepare for maternity leave. Although the app was never launched, the design was implementation-ready
and received positive feedback during early previews. This project gave me the chance to solve a real business
problem and work closely with a solo founder, which deepened my understanding of the challenges small business
owners face and the impact of a well-designed, streamlined user experience.
I learned how to balance user needs with business constraints, stay adaptable when plans change, and strengthen
my communication and empathy-driven design skills. If I were to revisit the project, I would build a lightweight
backend for managing orders, add a one-click reordering feature for repeat customers, and conduct usability
testing earlier to validate assumptions. Despite the pause, this experience strengthened my portfolio and taught me
how to design with clarity, flexibility, and purpose.
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