Cabi Online – Optimizing the Digital Wardrobe Experience

E-Commerce

Cabi, a modern fashion brand with a unique stylist-driven sales model, needed clarity: if the clothes weren’t the problem, why were so many users abandoning their journey online?

They brought me in to uncover usability friction and chart a path forward. I led a full heuristic evaluation across Cabi’s digital ecosystem—backed by research, stakeholder interviews, and behavioral analytics.

The outcome? A clear roadmap that boosted confidence, streamlined the UX, and helped unlock smarter digital growth.

Workstreams
  • UX Strategy & Evaluation
  • User Research & Heuristic Analysis
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Strategic Action Planning

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Duration
8 months

Process

The Challenge

Despite a strong product and dedicated stylist network, Cabi’s digital tools were underperforming. Abandonment rates were high, and internal teams lacked alignment on where the friction truly was.
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Why were users bouncing?
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How could we reduce resistance and rebuild trust in the digital journey?

The Approach

I led a deep-dive discovery that blended data and empathy:

  • Conducted user interviews and internal stakeholder workshops
  • Analyzed drop-off points and clickstream patterns
  • Mapped user flows and friction points via heuristic audits
  • Reviewed responsiveness, accessibility, and onboarding journeys

Key Pain Points Identified

  • Forced account creation at checkout
  • Poor mobile responsiveness
  • Weak onboarding and tutorial flows
  • Slow load times and technical glitches
  • Confusing dashboard and stylist tools

Insight: Many users wanted a smoother “guest checkout” and clearer path to value—without upfront friction.

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Strategic Recommendations

I didn’t just deliver findings—we delivered direction:

✅ Customized dashboards for stylists

✅ Guided onboarding experiences

✅ Faster checkout options (incl. guest checkout)

✅ Responsive design enhancements

✅ Streamlined subscription & purchase flows

✅ Advanced filters and analytics integration

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Outcome

Cabi walked away with:

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  • A clear, data-backed UX action plan
  • Renewed cross-team alignment
  • Stronger stakeholder confidence in projected ROI
  • Positive feedback from internal and external user groups
“They really listened and understood what we needed, delivering a product that works while pleasing both corporate teams and the field of end users.”
— Elizabeth Damiano, LMS Administrator & Digital Training Specialist

Takeaway

UX isn’t just about pretty interfaces—it’s about removing friction, restoring trust, and enabling connection. Cabi’s team now has a more human-centered, fashion-forward foundation to build on.

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