Preview Customization Flow

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Context

At FabFitFun, customers can customize their box of goodies with a changing product selection each season. The process can be confusing for new customers, as the timeline and rules vary based on the subscription tier

Challenges

  • Can’t show actual product selections for the upcoming season until a specific date

  • Limited time and resources, frequent introduction of new stakeholders, and misalignment among them

Objectives

Business

Increase conversions by introducing transparency in the core experience

User

Clarify how the process works to help customers make decisions easier

Role

I was the only designer on this team. That means I worked on all the new designs you see here

Research Findings

Analyzed customer support tickets and user sessions

Why

To understand what our customers’ pain points and confusions were

Findings

  • Prospective and current customers alike are confused about how the customization process works. Customers only customize 1 box every 3 months, so they need a refresher

  • Both Annual and Seasonal customers receive the same number of products. However, we don't clarify that Annual customers can customize 5 products, while Seasonal customers can only customize 3

  • Customers can choose one initial product during checkout, leading to confusion about when and if they'll receive additional products as promised

Reached out to Business Insight team for customer insights

Why

To understand why our customers cancel their subscriptions

Findings

Each season, we offer multiple product sets with a limit of one item per set, causing confusion and resulting in 24% of customers canceling due to perceived product unavailability

Hypothesis

If customers understand the customization process and how products are selected, they're more likely to convert

Impact of Design

Unfortunately, this project wasn't launched while I was at the company, so I couldn't oversee its implementation or measure the design's impact

Special Highlight

The project lacked clear definition and scope from my product owner and leadership. So I took the initiative to help shape the MVP and identify essential features

Audit of the Landing Page

The goal was to assess the information we provide before customers sign up and identify gaps in knowledge during the preview customization process.

Although both plans offer the same product quantity, they provide different levels of customization. Additionally, we use terms like 'customize,' 'add-ons,' and 'edit sales,' which are unfamiliar to new customers

How It Works

Customizable

Each season, we curate a box of

the hottest deals. You make it

100% you.

Stay in Control

Not in love with the season’s

choices? You can always swap for

credit to shop.

Shop Anytime

Shop and save with our shop and

curated weekly sales.

This section provides a broad overview of the experience but lacks important details

We offer a sneak peek of our upcoming products but don't set the right expectations with our selection logic

Featuring The Summer 2021 Box

Our best deals live in the Seasonal Box. Discover 6 full-size products in each box, valued at up to $350. Limited supply.

Funboy

Poolside Leisure Club Beach Towel

MSRP: $49

Vacation

Vacation Fragrance

MSRP: $60

Montce Swim

Ali Bucket Bag

MSRP: $78

Le Specs

Velodrome Sunglasses in Black

MSRP: $55

Thrive Causemetics

Sheer Strength Hydrating Lip Tint

in Melissa

MSRP: $26

Business & Pleasure Co.

Cooler Tote Bag

MSRP: $99

Arrae

Bloat Alchemy Capsules

MSRP: $55

Amika

Mirrorball Shampoo & Conditioner

MSRP: $52

Volition

Getaway Glow Gradual Tan

Firming Facial Serum

MSRP: $46

Freck Beauty

Freck OG The Original Freckle

MSRP: $22

Beach Riot

Travel Duo Bag

MSRP: $40

Dannijo

Double Gold Anklet

MSRP: $140

GET THE BOX

Choose a Plan

See why over 1 million members love us! Select a plan and check out below.

Annual

Best Value

Prepay for 4 boxes and save $60

$54.99

USD Per Box

You will be billed $219.99 annually.

Seasonal Box: 6 full-size products

Customize your entire box

Unlimited Swap for Credit

Early access to Customize

Early access to Add-Ons/Edit Sales

Earlier shipping

Cancel anytime

Selected Plan

Seasonal

Pay per box

$69.99

USD

Billed quarterly.

Seasonal Box: 6 full-size products

Customize your entire box

Unlimited Swap for Credit

Early access to Customize

Early access to Add-Ons/Edit Sales

Earlier shipping

Cancel anytime

Check Out to Start Your Membership

Account Info

Email

Email

Create Password

Create Password

Shipping Details 

(We will ask full shipping address on next page)

Country

United States

State

Select State

Zip Code

Zip Code

Payment Info

Credit or Debit Card

First Name

First Name

Last Name

Last Name

Credit Card

Card Number

Expiration Date

MM

YY

CVV

CVV

Zip/ Postal Code

Billing Zip / Postal Code

Order Summary

Seasonal Subscription

69.99

1st Box - Summer Box

Shipping*

0.00

Promo Code/Gift Card

-14.00

TWENTY

TWENTY has been applied.

Tax

$0.00

Total

$55.99

*Free shipping only applicable in the contiguous US.

FabFitFun is an ongoing subscription service that is billed each

season ($69.99 USD) or annually ($219.99 USD for 4 seasons),

depending on the option chosen, and will be automatically

charged using the payment method provided until you cancel.

Taxes, shipping and handling fees, and, for non-US customers,

foreign exchange or transaction fees may also apply. You may

cancel your membership at any time before your next bill date

online or by contacting FabFitFun Support here. For more

details, click here.

By clicking "Order the Box" you are agreeing to our 

Terms

of Use and Sale

and FabFitFun Membership Terms

Order the Box

We previously let customers choose their first product when they check out, which caused confusion.

We've now removed that option.

Design Explorations

The design goal was to show how the customization process works with different membership options.

Membership Selection Banner

Exploration 1

PRO

  • Minimal height, allowing focus on essential tasks


CON

  • Banner blindness prevents a clear comparison of the two membership plans

Exploration 2

PRO

  • Displays both membership plans prominently for easy comparison


CON

  • Too wordy and takes up too much vertical height

Exploration 3

PRO

  • Concise display of 2 membership plans, minimizing vertical space


CON

  • Lacks some context for the current membership preview

Preview Customization Flow

Exploration 1

PRO

  • Visibly unable to choose disabled products due to overlay on top


CON

  • Overlay obscures the products, possibly reducing conversions

Exploration 2

PRO

  • Disabled products remain visible

  • CTA to upgrade is in proximity to the product in question


CON

  • Some users may miss these details and get frustrated when they can't choose products

Exploration 3

PRO

  • Reduces clutter on the main page and encourages users to choose according to their desires


CON

  • The mention of the upgrade to select products comes later in the pop-up, which can be frustrating

Checkout Page

Exploration 1

PRO

  • Simple interface with one clear CTA


CON

  • The “Mystery Product” terminology is a little confusing

  • Not enticing enough for customers to make the switch

Exploration 2

PRO

  • Clear CTA for both choices

  • Better messaging around locked choices


CON

  • The prominent CTAs make it feel necessary to engage

Exploration 3

PRO

  • Product preview entices customers to upgrade

  • Visible information on the locked choices


CON

  • Product previews could be overwhelming and confusing

Final Solution

Preview Customization Flow

Concise membership options with additional details provided in a modal

Lock icons on choice tabs and product images emphasize that an upgrade is needed to choose one of these products

  • Display product selections for the locked choices


  • Entices customers to upgrade to Annual to select their desired product


  • Clear and visible reason as to why the choices are locked


  • User will be taken back to the choice question when they tap on locked products

Checkout Page

Lessons Learned

Sometimes product and leadership aren't sure what they want or how the experience should unfold because the idea is too abstract.


In these situations, designers can add value by quickly creating mockups that help the team determine the ideal customer experience and the best business approach.

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