Philips Home Appliances – Global D2C eCommerce

Led UX efforts for Philips Home Appliances (Versuni) across 17 markets, transforming a rigid SAP Spartacus setup into a scalable, accessible, and user-friendly platform. Navigated system constraints, fast-paced delivery, and competing stakeholder needs by aligning tech and business early, and building a scalable design system. Delivered a consistent, on-brand experience for millions—backed by 130+ years of Philips innovation.

Client

Versuni

Client

Versuni

Year

2023-2024

Year

2023-2024

Services

UX / UI Design

Services

UX / UI Design

Credits

Andre van de Merwe
Bas Colenbrander
Rogier Welling
Alex Luchian
Dan Radu
Gintaras Lukoševičius

Credits

Andre van de Merwe
Bas Colenbrander
Rogier Welling
Alex Luchian
Dan Radu
Gintaras Lukoševičius

Homepage
Homepage

Philips Home Appliances homepage

Project Overview

I led the UX efforts for Versuni – Philips domestic appliances, designing a seamless shopping experience across 17 countries. The project required balancing business goals, technical constraints, and user needs while working within the SAP Spartacus storefront framework. My role spanned end-to-end UX processes, from requirements gathering to design handover, quality assurance, and post-launch support.

Homepage
Homepage

Philips Home Appliances homepage with promoted categories and USP block.

Challenges & Solutions

Working with SAP Spartacus Framework Limitations

  • Challenge: The out-of-the-box framework didn’t offer much room for customization, which made adapting the UI challenging.

  • Solution: I worked within the system’s limitations to design an MVP that maximized the layout and interactions. I teamed up with developers to push the framework as far as it would go while still delivering an effective user experience.

Ensuring the Designs Were Technically Feasible

  • Challenge: The designs had to be practical within the technical capabilities of the platform, without compromising the user experience.

  • Solution: I collaborated closely with developers from the start, continuously evaluating feasibility and adjusting designs to ensure a perfect balance between user needs and platform constraints.

Incorporating Feedback from Stakeholders

  • Challenge: Different teams—business, marketing, and technical—had their own priorities, making it tricky to align everyone.

  • Solution: I facilitated workshops and feedback sessions that helped integrate business goals while keeping the user experience at the forefront.

Building a Scalable Design System

  • Challenge: I needed to create a design system that would maintain consistency across markets while being flexible enough to support localization needs.

  • Solution: I contributed to the Design Language System by building reusable components and clear guidelines to make future development easier and more consistent across regions.

Resolving UI/UX Bugs and Risks

  • Challenge: There were ongoing UX issues and technical bugs that needed to be addressed across several iterations.

  • Solution: I carried out extensive QA testing, worked closely with developers to resolve issues, and ensured a seamless experience for users both before and after the launch.

Mobile checkout
Mobile checkout

Philips Home Appliances responsive checkout & homepage categories

Impact

By streamlining UX workflows, enhancing stakeholder collaboration, and building a scalable design system, I helped create a world-class shopping experience tailored to Philips' diverse global audience.

PCP, PDP
PCP, PDP

Philips Home Appliances product category page and product details page

Let's get in touch

Whether you have a question, a project idea, or just want to say hello, I'd love to hear from you. Reach out and let's start a conversation.

Let's get in touch

Whether you have a question, a project idea, or just want to say hello, I'd love to hear from you. Reach out and let's start a conversation.