In Mattenwelt, we developed a robust functionality that allows users to customize mats through an intuitive interface. This feature enables customers to personalize their mats by incorporating various elements such as images, text, and colors, providing a unique and tailored product experience.
The customization tool is designed to be user-friendly, allowing customers to easily select their preferred dimensions, colors, and styles. Users can upload their own images or choose from a library of options, add personalized text, and adjust the layout to create a mat that reflects their individual style and preferences.
One of the key advantages of this functionality is its versatility; it can be seamlessly integrated across multiple stores. This means that retailers can offer the same customization experience to their customers, regardless of the platform or location. By implementing this feature, we empower businesses to enhance their product offerings, engage customers more effectively, and ultimately drive sales through personalized merchandise.
Matten-Welt, a specialized platform in the eCommerce space, aims to simplify the process of purchasing high-quality mats and flooring solutions for commercial and residential spaces across Germany. The site is tailored for B2C customers, emphasizing quality, customization, and convenience. The project requirements included:
| Key Challenges | Solutions |
| Interactive Customization Tool: |
Developed a dynamic frontend using React, allowing users to select mat dimensions (height and width), colors, and styles. Integrated functionality for users to add images, text, and other custom elements, creating unique, personalized products. |
| Efficient Backend with GraphQL: |
Built robust APIs using GraphQL to handle real-time communication between the frontend and backend, enabling fast and efficient data exchange. Used GraphQL to streamline the process of creating customized mats as products in Shopify, improving overall system performance. |
| Backend Implementation: |
Leveraged Laravel to manage and store customization data securely and reliably. Ensured seamless connectivity between the customization tool and Shopify through well-structured backend processes. |
| Product Integration with Shopify: |
Automatically converted user-created designs into products, syncing them to Shopify for purchase and fulfillment. Designed the system to be reusable across multiple stores, offering scalability and adaptability for expanding into new markets. |
| Edit Functionality from Cart Page: |
Implemented an intuitive "Edit" option on the cart page, allowing users to revise their customized mat designs even after adding them to the cart. Utilized local storage to retain user customization data and redirected users back to the configurator, enabling seamless editing without data loss. |
Here are some of the screenshots of our successful completion of the project.
