Vintage Parts company logo used for automotive and aviation parts ecommerce platform

A modern online store for auto and aviation spare parts

Ecommerce
United States
Vintage Parts desktop UI showing product categories, filters, and dealer/customer registration modal
About the project

A leading e-commerce platform specializing in automotive and aviation spare parts partnered with Honeycomb Software for a complete e-commerce website redesign aimed at modernizing its website and improve the customer experience. The goal was to enhance usability, optimize search functionality for e-commerce, and streamline the checkout process – creating a seamless and efficient shopping journey. 

Client

The client is dedicated to providing high-quality spare parts for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and planes.

Our role

UX research, UI/UX design, quality assurance, and a full e-commerce website redesign to improve the platform’s functionality and user experience.

Country

USA

Industry

E-commerce

Team members

2 UI/UX designers, 1 QA expert

Duration

2 months

Checkout flow with shopping cart summary, shipping estimate, and order total for Vintage Parts ecommerce platform
Work process

The client’s existing platform presented numerous challenges for customers trying to browse, search, and purchase products efficiently. The navigation lacked intuitive filters that made it difficult for users to find the right parts, leading to lost sales. The checkout experience was another major pain point, with a complicated process that resulted in abandoned carts.

Understanding these obstacles, our team set out to transform the platform into a seamless, user-friendly shopping experience.

  1. Research and discovery
    To create a solution tailored to the client’s needs, Honeycomb Software began by analyzing industry benchmarks and studying competitors’ best practices. The team also reviewed user behavior to pinpoint specific areas of improvement, ensuring the redesign addressed their challenges.
  2. Simplifying navigation and search
    One of the primary objectives was to make product discovery effortless. The UI/UX experts structured product categories clearly, allowing users to browse intuitively. Additionally, they enhanced the search functionality by introducing popular search suggestions and recent search history, enabling users to find relevant parts faster.
  3. Homepage and checkout revamp
    A fresh, conversion-focused homepage was designed to guide users effectively through the platform. The checkout process was completely restructured to minimize distractions, reducing cart abandonment. A pop-up cart preview was introduced, allowing users to review their selections without leaving the shopping flow.
  4. Mobile optimization
    Recognizing the growing trend of mobile shoppers, the UI/UX specialists ensured that the platform was fully responsive. Buttons, icons, and touch-friendly interactions were optimized for a seamless mobile experience, making it easier for customers to navigate and complete purchases on any device.
  5. Quality assurance
    To guarantee a flawless user experience, the Honeycomb Software quality assurance experts conducted rigorous testing across various devices and screen resolutions. A detailed UI checklist was created to maintain design consistency.
Technologies and tools we used
Figma
Figma
Mobile view of Vintage Parts app showing classic car parts, dealer account creation, and product search results
Result

Through this collaboration, the client now has a modern, user-friendly, and conversion-optimized website that enhances the overall shopping experience.

Key deliverables

  • Enhanced navigation and filtering: Users can now browse effortlessly, improving retention rates.
  • Optimized checkout flow: A simplified, distraction-free checkout process reduced cart abandonment.
  • Improved search experience: Instant search suggestions make product discovery faster.
  • Seamless mobile experience: A fully responsive design improved accessibility and usability.
  • High-quality assurance: Comprehensive testing ensured functionality remained intact, reducing user friction and improving reliability.

These enhancements significantly reduced drop-offs caused by poor UX, ensuring more completed purchases and satisfied customers.

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