Case study · Mobile app

Designing a Mobile App for a Luxury Watch Resale Platform

KuwaitMobile App DesignUI/UX DesignAnimation
GMT24 app
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The problem

Selling a fine watch took longer than buying one.

01Challenge 1 of 2

Inefficient Listing Process

The item listing process on the existing website was done manually, making it inefficient and time-consuming.

02Challenge 2 of 2

Unstructured Price Negotiations

Price negotiation lacked clarity and structure, making it challenging to navigate for users.

Vitruvian · Our methods

Research first.

Every Vitruvian project starts by understanding the people it serves. For GMT24, we used 3 of our methods:

  1. 01Market Research
  2. 02User Flows
  3. 03Wireframing
Method 01 · How we used it for GMT24

Market Research

Conducted an analysis of global luxury watch resale platforms offering similar services.

Method 02 · How we used it for GMT24

User Flows

User flows were created for two key interactions: Uploading listings, and negotiating prices. The flows helped define intuitive pathways for users.

Method 03 · How we used it for GMT24

Wireframing

Low-fidelity wireframes were created to define the App's structure and user journeys before moving into visual design.

01 / 04 · Solutions01Solution

Revamped Listing Process

Redesigned the listing process to improve efficiency. Sellers now begin by entering the watch name, which is matched against GMT24’s database. Once a match is confirmed, the watch details are auto-filled to streamline the submission.

ImpactRedesigned the listing process to improve efficiency
02 / 04 · Solutions02Solution

Subscription Tiers

Implemented subscription tiers allowing sellers to list watches for free with limited benefits or opt for an advanced listing option offering more benefits for a small fee (e.g. delivery by GMT24) ultimately diversifying GMT24's revenue streams.

03 / 04 · Solutions03Solution

Structured Price Negotiation

Revamped the price negotiation feature by introducing a chat-based functionality for buyers and sellers to negotiate prices in a structured and effective manner. Users can propose price offers using predefined reasons (e.g., “item condition: scratches”). Additionally, the offers buyers are able to propose are determined by the sellers' preset pricing range ensuring a fair transaction.

04 / 04 · Solutions04Solution

Branded Micro Interactions

Animated GMT24's logo to add motion and visual interest to the app's onboarding, splash, and loading screens.

Outcome

What we built for GMT24

  1. 01Revamped Listing ProcessRedesigned the listing process to improve efficiency