Development of an Advanced E-commerce Platform for Customizable Lighting Systems

The client faces challenges in providing a seamless, engaging e-commerce experience that showcases their diverse lighting product lines, enables direct purchasing, and supports complex custom project specifications. They require an online platform that not only facilitates product browsing and purchasing but also educates customers and allows professionals to create tailored lighting solutions with real-time cost estimation.

A midsize retail company specializing in innovative and customizable lighting solutions for commercial, residential, and retail sectors, seeking to enhance direct online sales and project customization capabilities.

• Develop a feature-rich e-commerce website that offers an attractive, user-friendly interface for browsing and purchasing lighting products.
• Implement a comprehensive customization and specification builder for professionals to create tailored lighting solutions with real-time pricing.
• Integrate secure payment, delivery, and inventory management systems to streamline order processing.
• Enhance customer engagement with rich content, case studies, and educational resources.
• Design a scalable platform supporting future feature additions and increased user load.

• Product catalog with detailed descriptions and multimedia content
• Separate landing pages for different lighting product lines (linear, ambient, skylight)
• An intuitive online store with seamless shopping and checkout processes integrated with payment gateways
• A live, interactive specification builder allowing professionals to configure custom solutions with real-time pricing updates
• Order management and inventory browsing features
• Content management for project case studies, educational articles, and solutions overview
• User account management and personalized experiences

• Payment gateway integration (Stripe or similar)
• Shipping service integrations (UPS, USPS, etc.)
• Order and inventory management systems
• Email notification services

• Scalable architecture to handle increasing product and user volumes
• High performance with optimized load times and responsiveness
• Secure payment processing and data protection to ensure compliance
• Responsive design for compatibility across devices
• Accessible content compliant with relevant standards

The new platform aims to significantly improve the customer experience, increase direct online sales, and reduce reliance on reseller channels. Estimated outcomes include a robust online shopping environment, enhanced customization capabilities for professional clients, and improved engagement through educational content. Overall, the initiative is expected to drive increased sales volume, elevate brand recognition, and streamline order processing workflows.