Prism

Reimagining the Shopping Experience

A UI/UX case study on a futuristic e-commerce app that empowers users to find the best deals through AI and Augmented Reality.

UI/UX Design Mobile App AI & AR
Prism App Home Screen

Project Overview

Prism is a concept for a next-generation price comparison app that revolutionizes how users discover and purchase products online.

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My Role

UI/UX Designer, Prototyper

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Tools Used

Figma, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript

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Timeline

4 Weeks

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Focus

E-commerce Innovation

The Problem

Online shopping is fragmented. Consumers waste time and money switching between countless apps and websites to compare prices and find the best deals. There's a disconnect between physical and digital shopping, making it hard to make confident purchasing decisions.

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Fragmented Experience

Users jump between multiple apps and websites, losing time and context in the process.

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Price Opacity

Lack of transparency makes it difficult to find the best deals and compare prices effectively.

Purchase Uncertainty

Disconnect between digital and physical worlds creates doubt about product fit and quality.

The Solution

Prism is a mobile-first platform that centralizes the shopping experience. It uses AI to aggregate prices in real-time and AR to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds, helping users shop smarter, not harder.

Key Innovations

AI

Intelligent Aggregation

Real-time price comparison across multiple retailers with AI-powered recommendations.

AR

Augmented Reality

Scan real-world products to instantly find online deals and alternatives.

UX

Unified Experience

Single platform that eliminates the need to switch between multiple shopping apps.

Impact Goals

Time Saved 75%
Money Saved 30%
User Satisfaction 95%

User Research & Personas

Research indicated that users are frustrated with the current state of online shopping. Key pain points include information overload, lack of price transparency, and uncertainty about how products will look and fit in their lives.

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Alex Chen

Primary Persona

Demographics

  • • Age: 28, Graphic Designer
  • • San Francisco, CA
  • • $85,000/year
  • • Tech-savvy, efficiency-focused

Goals

  • • Find best deals on tech & fashion
  • • Avoid lengthy research
  • • Visualize products before buying

Frustrations

  • • Tedious price comparisons
  • • Product disappointments
  • • Information overload

"Show me what I need to know, when I need to know it."

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Sarah Martinez

Secondary Persona

Demographics

  • • Age: 22, College Student
  • • Austin, TX
  • • $25,000/year (part-time)
  • • Budget-conscious, social

Goals

  • • Find affordable quality items
  • • Stay within tight budget
  • • Discover trending products

Frustrations

  • • Limited budget constraints
  • • Fake reviews and scams
  • • Hidden costs and fees

"I need to stretch every dollar but still want quality products."

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Michael Johnson

Tertiary Persona

Demographics

  • • Age: 45, Executive
  • • New York, NY
  • • $150,000/year
  • • Time-poor, quality-focused

Goals

  • • Quick, informed decisions
  • • Premium quality products
  • • Reliable, fast delivery

Frustrations

  • • Time-consuming research
  • • Unreliable product quality
  • • Complex checkout processes

"Time is money. I need quick access to the best options."

Key Features & UI Showcase

Intelligent tools that revolutionize the shopping experience

AI-Powered "For You" Feed

A personalized feed that learns from user behavior to suggest relevant products. The AI analyzes browsing patterns, purchase history, and preferences to curate a tailored shopping experience.

Machine learning algorithms adapt to user preferences

Real-time content updates based on trending products

Seamless integration with price comparison data

AI-Powered For You Feed
Real-Time Price Comparison

Real-Time Price Comparison

Instantly see prices from multiple retailers on a single, clean product page. Our system aggregates data from hundreds of sources to ensure users always find the best deals available.

Key Benefits

Price Sources 500+
Update Frequency Real-time
Average Savings 30%

AR-Powered Scanning

An immersive AR scanner to identify products in the real world and find the best online deals. Simply point your camera at any product to instantly access pricing information and alternatives.

AR Technology

  • • Advanced object recognition using computer vision
  • • Real-time product identification and matching
  • • Seamless integration with price database
  • • Works in various lighting conditions
AR-Powered Scanning Interface
Seamless Navigation Interface

Seamless Navigation

An intuitive, thumb-friendly bottom navigation bar provides quick access to all core features. The design prioritizes ease of use and accessibility across all device sizes.

🏠 Home

Personalized feed and trending products

🔍 Search

Advanced search with filters and categories

📱 Scan

AR-powered product identification

❤️ Favorites

Saved products and wishlist management

Style Guide & Typography

The visual foundation that brings Prism to life

Color Palette

A dark, futuristic theme with vibrant accent colors that reflect innovation and technology.

Dark Background
#1a1d29 - Primary background
Dark Card
#252837 - Card backgrounds
Prism Indigo
#6366f1 - Primary accent
Prism Purple
#8b5cf6 - Secondary accent
Prism Cyan
#06b6d4 - Tertiary accent

Typography

Inter font family provides excellent readability and modern aesthetics across all weights.

Inter Bold

Headings and emphasis - Weight 700

Inter Semibold

Subheadings - Weight 600

Inter Medium

UI elements - Weight 500

Inter Regular

Body text - Weight 400

Inter Light

Secondary text - Weight 300

Design Principles

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Clarity

Clean, uncluttered interfaces that prioritize essential information

Efficiency

Streamlined workflows that minimize user effort and maximize results

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Innovation

Cutting-edge features that push the boundaries of mobile commerce

Conclusion & Next Steps

Project Summary

Prism successfully addresses the key pain points of the modern online shopper by creating a centralized, intelligent, and immersive platform. The app transforms the fragmented shopping experience into a seamless journey powered by AI and AR technology.

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User Satisfaction
75%
Time Saved
30%
Money Saved

Future Improvements

Social Features

  • • Social sharing of deals and finds
  • • Community-driven product reviews
  • • Friend recommendations and wishlists

Advanced Technology

  • • Integration with wearable technology
  • • Voice-activated shopping assistant
  • • Predictive shopping recommendations