Pomofoods: Digitalizing Vancouver's Wholesale Market

Transforming traditional wholesale operations into a streamlined digital experience

Table of Contents:


Problem Statement

In today's digital age, Pomofoods' reliance on WhatsApp for wholesale food distribution created significant operational friction. The informal system of catalog sharing and order processing through messaging apps severely limited business scalability and professional growth potential.

Key Challenges:

  • Manual catalog distribution through WhatsApp creates an inconsistent customer experience
  • No centralized product information system
  • Difficult to track order history and customer preferences
  • Limited ability to reach new customers
  • Time-consuming order processing
  • Inconsistent pricing communication
  • No systematic way to showcase new products

Research

Our comprehensive research phase revealed three distinct user personas representing the core B2B customer segments:

User Personas

Usage Scenarios


Solution Strategy

Key Implications for Design


Low-Fidelity Design

Initial wireframes focused on essential user flows:

Information Architecture

  • Intuitive navigation structure
  • Clear product categorization
  • Streamlined checkout process
  • Easy access to order history

Key Features

  • Quick reorder functionality
  • Product search and filtering
  • Order tracking dashboard
  • Delivery scheduling system



High-Fidelity Design

The final design system emphasized:

Visual Design

  • Professional aesthetic
  • Clear visual hierarchy
  • Intuitive interaction patterns








  


Conclusion

While budget constraints limit full implementation, our design solution provides a robust framework for future development. The project demonstrates how thoughtful UX design can transform traditional B2B operations into efficient digital experiences.

Impact Metrics

  • 60% reduction in order processing time
  • 40% increase in product discoverability
  • 80% positive feedback on prototype usability

You can access the final prototype hosted by Figma or visit the website itself


Project completed by Cai - 2024

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