BIGGBY Coffee

BIGGBY Coffee

BIGGBY Coffee

Mobile App Redesign

Mobile App Redesign

Mobile App Redesign

Design Lead

Design Lead

IAN CULVER

IAN CULVER

IAN CULVER

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

BIGGBY COFFEE is a regional coffee chain with a vibrant and dedicated user base.

BIGGBY COFFEE is a regional coffee chain with a vibrant and dedicated user base.

BIGGBY COFFEE is a regional coffee chain with a vibrant and dedicated user base.

Their mobile app is a daily habit for thousands of loyal users, but it wasn’t keeping pace with their expectations.

Their mobile app is a daily habit for thousands of loyal users, but it wasn’t keeping pace with their expectations.

Their mobile app is a daily habit for thousands of loyal users, but it wasn’t keeping pace with their expectations.

Source: biggbyfranchising.com

THE CHARTER

THE CHARTER

THE CHARTER

Redesign BIGGBY’s mobile ordering experience to make everyday orders faster, product customization simpler, and rewards clearer.

Redesign BIGGBY’s mobile ordering experience to make everyday orders faster, product customization simpler, and rewards clearer.

Redesign BIGGBY’s mobile ordering experience to make everyday orders faster, product customization simpler, and rewards clearer.

THE CHALLENGE

THE CHALLENGE

THE CHALLENGE

During the project, the organization was undergoing a brand refresh and modernizing how menu content is structured and delivered.

During the project, the organization was undergoing a brand refresh and modernizing how menu content is structured and delivered.

During the project, the organization was undergoing a brand refresh and modernizing how menu content is structured and delivered.

I started by facilitating a 2-day hybrid workshop with key stakeholders and my team.

I started by facilitating a 2-day hybrid workshop with key stakeholders and my team.

I started by facilitating a 2-day hybrid workshop with key stakeholders and my team.

We mapped the critical flows, identified integration points, and listed technical risks. This established where design could simplify without fighting the stack and clarified MVP parity vs. future features. 

We mapped the critical flows, identified integration points, and listed technical risks. This established where design could simplify without fighting the stack and clarified MVP parity vs. future features. 

We also identified key stakeholders we would need to collaborate with throughout the project, in addition to running a rose, bud, thorn-style retro around their current menu pain points.

We also identified key stakeholders we would need to collaborate with throughout the project, in addition to running a rose, bud, thorn-style retro around their current menu pain points.

I worked with my Deliver Lead to develop a detailed user story map, then I created mid-fidelity wireframes based on our aligned "happy path" workflow.

I worked with my Deliver Lead to develop a detailed user story map, then I created mid-fidelity wireframes based on our aligned "happy path" workflow.

I worked with my Deliver Lead to develop a detailed user story map, then I created mid-fidelity wireframes based on our aligned "happy path" workflow.

User Story Map

Mid-Fidelity Wireframes

I then initiated and executed parallel paths of work so we could land the plane within our relative targets.

I then initiated and executed parallel paths of work so we could land the plane within our relative targets.

I then initiated and executed parallel paths of work so we could land the plane within our relative targets.

UX Research & Prototyping

UX Research & Prototyping

UX Research & Prototyping

Validate workflows and mid-fidelity screens

Validate workflows and mid-fidelity screens

Validate workflows and mid-fidelity screens

Menu Structure & Navigation

Menu Structure & Navigation

Menu Structure & Navigation

Restructure the product menu and navigation

Restructure the product menu and navigation

Restructure the product menu and navigation

Design System & Rebrand

Design System & Rebrand

Design System & Rebrand

Develop a UI library based on the rebrand

Develop a UI library based on the rebrand

Develop a UI library based on the rebrand

We learned a few things along the way. These are features that were validated and implemented in the new mobile experience.

We learned a few things along the way. These are features that were validated and implemented in the new mobile experience.

We learned a few things along the way. These are features that were validated and implemented in the new mobile experience.

Reward status front and center

Reward status front and center

“I really like the number of drinks till your free beverage… that’s like front and center.”

“My Go‑Tos” for one‑tap reorders

“My Go‑Tos” for one‑tap reorders

“I’d assume that’s where I’d see my frequent orders. That would be super helpful.”

Clearer menu navigation

Clearer menu navigation

“The clear separation helps… I’ve accidentally ordered hot when I wanted iced.”

In‑cart, last‑mile additions

In‑cart, last‑mile additions

“I like that I can still add extras in the cart if I forget.”


In the end, I delivered a validated, high‑fidelity app design that reflects BIGGBY’s refreshed brand while measurably improving clarity and speed in the core ordering flow.

In the end, I delivered a validated, high‑fidelity app design that reflects BIGGBY’s refreshed brand while measurably improving clarity and speed in the core ordering flow.

In the end, I delivered a validated, high‑fidelity app design that reflects BIGGBY’s refreshed brand while measurably improving clarity and speed in the core ordering flow.

APPROACH

APPROACH

APPROACH

  • UX Design & Research

  • Workflow Mapping

  • Feature Planning & Prioritization

  • Usability Testing

  • High-Fidelity UI Design

  • Brand Integration

  • UX Design & Research

  • Workflow Mapping

  • Feature Planning & Prioritization

  • Usability Testing

  • High-Fidelity UI Design

  • Brand Integration

  • UX Design & Research

  • Workflow Mapping

  • Feature Planning & Prioritization

  • Usability Testing

  • High-Fidelity UI Design

  • Brand Integration

  • UX Design & Research

  • Workflow Mapping

  • Feature Planning & Prioritization

  • Usability Testing

  • High-Fidelity UI Design

  • Brand Integration

TEAM

TEAM

TEAM

  • 1 Delivery Lead

  • 1 Product Designer (me)

  • 2 Software Developers

  • 1 Delivery Lead

  • 1 Product Designer (me)

  • 2 Software Developers

  • 1 Delivery Lead

  • 1 Product Designer (me)

  • 2 Software Developers

  • 1 Delivery Lead

  • 1 Product Designer (me)

  • 2 Software Developers

THERE'S MORE

86 Repairs

86 Repairs

86 Repairs

Repair Requests, Reimagined for the People Who Need Them Most.

Repair Requests, Reimagined for the People Who Need Them Most.

Repair Requests, Reimagined for the People Who Need Them Most.

User Testing

User Testing

User Testing

User Testing

Visual Design

Visual Design

Visual Design

Visual Design

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