Poundland
Digital platform redesign for Poundland, serving both B2B wholesale and B2C retail customers with improved navigation and product discovery.
Duration
2yrs
Team
20
Scale
Enterprise
Scope
United Kingdom

Overview
The engagement with Poundland, a leading British retail chain, focused on revamping its digital presence to cater to both B2B and B2C customers. The retail industry project involved a research-led approach, grounded in user-focused design, to enhance the usability of its web and mobile platforms.
Challenge
The existing digital platforms lacked cohesive information architecture and user-friendly navigation, making product exploration and service access challenging.
There was an absence of well-defined user journeys and personas, limiting engagement with different audience segments.
Ensuring the platform's accessibility and compliance with data privacy standards was necessary to maintain trust and broaden the customer base.
Research & Discovery
Conducted stakeholder workshops and user research to gather insights into the needs of both B2B and B2C audiences.
Led in-depth user interviews and data analysis to develop detailed personas and comprehensive user journeys.
Employed usability testing, behavioral analytics, and feedback sessions to refine the platform’s design and functionality iteratively.
Solution & Deliverables
Delivered a complete redesign of Poundland's digital channels with restructured information architecture and taxonomy for seamless navigation.
Designed low, medium, and high-fidelity wireframes optimized for web and mobile platforms, continuously refined through iterative usability testing.
Produced interactive prototypes and implemented accessibility-compliant designs, ensuring alignment with WCAG 2.0 AA standards.
Results & Impact
The redesigned platforms offered user-centric experiences that improved user satisfaction, task efficiency, and cross-platform functionality.
Enhanced usability through streamlined information architecture and taxonomy effectively showcased Poundland's extensive product range.
Results included improved engagement metrics and solidified Poundland's reputation as a trusted retailer, confirmed through post-launch testing and feedback sessions.
Project Artifacts
Project Details
Industry
Retail
Duration
2yrs
Team Size
20
Direct Reports
4
Scale
Enterprise
Scope
United Kingdom
Budget
1M+
Platforms
Web, Mobile and Native: iOS and Android
Regulatory
Moderate
Engagement
End-to-End Product Management, Design, development and ongoing support
