MICHELLE MCLAUGHLIN

Brand system & retail design & UX

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my role

Led the design of digital touchpoints and customer interactions, including responsive web flows, visual hierarchy systems, and marketing interfaces that support user goals across devices.

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WORK

1. Context

Freebird sells fashion-forward footwear. Returns due to style and quality are common in footwear e-commerce.

The opportunity:
Increase purchase confidence and reduce style-related returns.

2. The Problem

Customers hesitate because:

  • Style varies across brands

  • They don’t know how to communicate their own style

  • They’re unsure about what their style says about them

3. User Insight

Customers trust:

  • Personal comparison (“If you vibe with X, choose Y”)

  • Community validation

  • Clear confidence signals

4. The Idea

Add a “Find My Style” guided flow to product pages.