Minimalist E-commerce Site Design
Budget: ₹12,500 – ₹37,500 INR
I need an experienced web designer to create a minimalist e-commerce website. The site should be user-friendly and visually appealing, focusing on simplicity and elegance.
INTRODUCTION
Company Name: EcoGlow
Website Link: https://www.ecoglow-skincare.wixsite.com
About the Company
EcoGlow is a startup e-commerce brand that offers natural, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free skincare products. Our product line includes organic face masks, herbal oils, and sustainable beauty tools made from recyclable and biodegradable materials. We aim to promote self-care while protecting the planet.
Founded with the vision of delivering skincare that is both ethical and effective, EcoGlow’s mission is to make environmentally responsible beauty accessible to everyone. All our products are packaged in sustainable materials, and we commit to zero animal testing.
Website Summary
This project involves the design, development, and analysis of an e-commerce platform using Wix, tailored for a niche market in sustainable beauty products. The website is designed to be visually appealing, user-friendly, and responsive on both desktop and mobile devices. The platform will include 5 main pages: Home, About Us, Products, Contact, and FAQ.
In addition, analytics and data insights will be used weekly to improve business decision-making. Finally, an analysis of ethical practices and web security measures will be included based on Wix’s security framework.
Summary of Project Stages
Stage Task Details
Stage 1 Website Design (Mockups) Desktop & Mobile mock-ups using Canva/PowerPoint
Stage 2 Website Development Create a 5-page live site on Wix
Stage 3 Analytics & Decision Making Weekly analysis of traffic and customer behavior
Stage 4 Ethics & Security Evaluate Wix’s security measures & ethical handling of data
2. STAGE 1 – DESIGN YOUR COMPANY’S E-COMMERCE WEBSITE
Create a mock-up of your planned E-commerce website. Select and use a free mock-up prototype tool. There are multiple free tools to choose from, including:
a) Adobe XD
b) Visio
c) Canva’
d) Mockplus
e) Mockflow
f) Ms. Word/ Ms. PowerPoint…
2.1. Create a mock-up diagram of what your e-commerce website will look like on a desktop device (15 marks)
2.1.a. Design the mock-up diagram of your e-commerce website using one of the listed platforms above (10 points)
2.1.b. Justify the choice of the anatomy (design and content) you have chosen for your e-commerce website structure on a desktop device. (5 points)
2.2. Create a mock-up diagram of what your e-commerce website will look like on a mobile device
2.2.a. Design the mock-up diagram of your e-commerce website using one of the listed platforms above (10 points)
2.2.b. Justify the choice of the anatomy (design and content) you have chosen for your e-commerce website structure on a mobile device. (5 points)
3. STAGE 2. BUILD YOUR COMPANY’S E-COMMERCE WEBSITE (20 MARKS):
Based on the Mock-up diagrams created in the previous stage, create your company’s e-commerce website using one of the free web hosting services (preferably www.wix.com). You do not need to buy a URL link.
Examples of these free web hosting services are:
Wix.com www.wix.com
Weebly – Ideal for basic websites. www.weebly.com
Magento – Suitable for larger ecommerce stores.
Squarespace – Suitable for new ecommerce stores.
SITE123 – Ideal for portfolio websites
Shopify – Suitable for larger (20,000+ products) ecommerce stores.
Pixpa – Ideal for portfolio websites.
Your e-commerce website must include at least 5 webpages with appropriate information and graphics (pictures, video, maps, forms, etc.) as follows:
a. Home page (5 marks)
i. Appropriate and professional content
b. About Us page (5 marks)
i. Introduction of Company’s Management and Employment page
ii. Mission, Vision, Strategy
iii. Owners of the company (group members)
c. Products / Services (5 marks)
i. Product or service information page
ii. Product or service order form page
d. Contact Page (3 marks)
i. All contact information
ii. Maps
iii. Forms
e. Any one of the following (2 marks)
i. FAQ (frequently asked question) page using the FAQ template
ii. Product returns policy or service quality guarantee policy page
iii. Customer feedback page
iv. Link to other company’s site as an extra service to customers
v. Other relevant pages for you web site (e.g., security policy, order tracking page by a delivery company such as Aramex)
INTRODUCTION
Company Name: EcoGlow
Website Link: https://www.ecoglow-skincare.wixsite.com
About the Company
EcoGlow is a startup e-commerce brand that offers natural, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free skincare products. Our product line includes organic face masks, herbal oils, and sustainable beauty tools made from recyclable and biodegradable materials. We aim to promote self-care while protecting the planet.
Founded with the vision of delivering skincare that is both ethical and effective, EcoGlow’s mission is to make environmentally responsible beauty accessible to everyone. All our products are packaged in sustainable materials, and we commit to zero animal testing.
Website Summary
This project involves the design, development, and analysis of an e-commerce platform using Wix, tailored for a niche market in sustainable beauty products. The website is designed to be visually appealing, user-friendly, and responsive on both desktop and mobile devices. The platform will include 5 main pages: Home, About Us, Products, Contact, and FAQ.
In addition, analytics and data insights will be used weekly to improve business decision-making. Finally, an analysis of ethical practices and web security measures will be included based on Wix’s security framework.
Summary of Project Stages
Stage Task Details
Stage 1 Website Design (Mockups) Desktop & Mobile mock-ups using Canva/PowerPoint
Stage 2 Website Development Create a 5-page live site on Wix
Stage 3 Analytics & Decision Making Weekly analysis of traffic and customer behavior
Stage 4 Ethics & Security Evaluate Wix’s security measures & ethical handling of data
2. STAGE 1 – DESIGN YOUR COMPANY’S E-COMMERCE WEBSITE
Create a mock-up of your planned E-commerce website. Select and use a free mock-up prototype tool. There are multiple free tools to choose from, including:
a) Adobe XD
b) Visio
c) Canva’
d) Mockplus
e) Mockflow
f) Ms. Word/ Ms. PowerPoint…
2.1. Create a mock-up diagram of what your e-commerce website will look like on a desktop device (15 marks)
2.1.a. Design the mock-up diagram of your e-commerce website using one of the listed platforms above (10 points)
2.1.b. Justify the choice of the anatomy (design and content) you have chosen for your e-commerce website structure on a desktop device. (5 points)
2.2. Create a mock-up diagram of what your e-commerce website will look like on a mobile device
2.2.a. Design the mock-up diagram of your e-commerce website using one of the listed platforms above (10 points)
2.2.b. Justify the choice of the anatomy (design and content) you have chosen for your e-commerce website structure on a mobile device. (5 points)
3. STAGE 2. BUILD YOUR COMPANY’S E-COMMERCE WEBSITE (20 MARKS):
Based on the Mock-up diagrams created in the previous stage, create your company’s e-commerce website using one of the free web hosting services (preferably www.wix.com). You do not need to buy a URL link.
Examples of these free web hosting services are:
Wix.com www.wix.com
Weebly – Ideal for basic websites. www.weebly.com
Magento – Suitable for larger ecommerce stores.
Squarespace – Suitable for new ecommerce stores.
SITE123 – Ideal for portfolio websites
Shopify – Suitable for larger (20,000+ products) ecommerce stores.
Pixpa – Ideal for portfolio websites.
Your e-commerce website must include at least 5 webpages with appropriate information and graphics (pictures, video, maps, forms, etc.) as follows:
a. Home page (5 marks)
i. Appropriate and professional content
b. About Us page (5 marks)
i. Introduction of Company’s Management and Employment page
ii. Mission, Vision, Strategy
iii. Owners of the company (group members)
c. Products / Services (5 marks)
i. Product or service information page
ii. Product or service order form page
d. Contact Page (3 marks)
i. All contact information
ii. Maps
iii. Forms
e. Any one of the following (2 marks)
i. FAQ (frequently asked question) page using the FAQ template
ii. Product returns policy or service quality guarantee policy page
iii. Customer feedback page
iv. Link to other company’s site as an extra service to customers
v. Other relevant pages for you web site (e.g., security policy, order tracking page by a delivery company such as Aramex)