Navigation Redesign

Streamlined Navigation: Enhancing User Experience through Intuitive Design and Improved Discoverability
Ralph Lauren | Aug 2023
August 11, 2023
Deliverable: Revamped Navigation Experience
Figma/JIRA / HTML/ CSS

Problem

The navigation structure was causing friction for users during testing. Users felt overwhelmed by the large number of category and subcategory choices available.

Solution

We redesigned the desktop navigation to reduce overwhelming choices, added content placements for storytelling, and made minimal changes to the mobile version for improved usability and immersion.

My role

• Collaborated with UX designers from a global team to ensure the design met international standards.

• Coordinated with stakeholders in the APAC region to ensure the design meet local market requirements.

• Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to gather feedback and to validate its effectiveness

SCOPE

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

Project Overview

Navigation Desktop

  • Desktop navigation was completely redesigned in a tiered format as to not overwhelm users with too many category and subcategory choices which was a big friction point in user testing
  • Additional content placements were added to elevate storytelling, highlight important brand moments or products and to increase category and product findability  

Navigation Mobile

  • Mobile navigation tested very well in user testing so not many changes were needed
  • Hamburger was moved to right hand side for easier usability
  • Menu is now full screen for a fully immersive experience
  • Additional content placements added, just like on desktop

Primary KPIs:

  • Navigation clicks/CTR
  • Navigation Demand Participation
  • Largest Contentful Paint

     
* Please note that the layout of the prototype may differ from the live site.
To view the updated design, please refer to the live site for the most accurate representation.

Key Frames

Results

The flyout menu does not capture performance data when users hover over its items due to settings configured by the technical team.

L1 click-through:

  • Report indicates that 55% of users are navigating to the L1 categories (Men, Women, etc.) post-redesign, compared to 45% pre-redesign.
    → = 22.2222% increase
  • No issues were mentioned regarding mobile usage.