Racct.
UX/UI for a Sustainable Pre-Loved Marketplace and Dashboard Experience
Overview
About Racct
Racct is a responsive web app for rehoming pre-loved items through a seamless, community-driven marketplace. Users can browse, donate, or sell with ease—managing pickups and transactions within 48 hours to reduce waste and support a circular economy.
Skills
Figma
FigJam
Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
Tools
UX Research
UI Design
User Flow
UX Audit
Prototyping
Responsive Design
Process
Double Diamond Design Process
Define
The Problem
Rehoming pre-loved items is time-consuming and inefficient, leading to waste and conflicting with the desire for sustainable living.
The Solution
Racct streamlines the process with an intuitive app that makes browsing and scheduling pickups easy, ensuring items are rehomed within 48 hours.
User Journey
This flowchart illustrates the user journey in the Racct app, highlighting steps to purchase, sell, or donate items. It helps identify pain points and opportunities for a smoother user experience.
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Design Systems
Typography
Aa
Inter
Colors
Green Symbolizes:
Growth
Signifies progress and innovation, ideal for tech products.
Reliability
Suggests stability and trust, implying dependable services.
Sustainability
Reflects eco-friendliness, aligning with sustainable practices.
Buttons
After Redesign
UX Audit: Homepage Before & After
Before Redesign
Marketplace UI
Designed for user convenience, the marketplace streamlines buying and rehoming pre-loved items.
Key Features:
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Effortless Browsing: Curated listings in a visual grid for quick decisions.
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Seamless Checkout: A frictionless flow from cart to purchase.
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Fast, Community-Powered Rehoming: Helpers ensure pickup and delivery within 48 hours.
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Personalized Suggestions: AI-driven recommendations based on user behavior.
Dashboard UI
A centralized hub for users to manage their marketplace activity with ease.
Key Features:
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Order Tracking & History: Clear, organized access to past and current orders.
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Wishlist Management: Save and track item availability and pricing.
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Payment & Address Management: Simple updates for seamless transactions.
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Notification Customization: Personalized alerts for orders, new listings, and updates.
Success Metrics and Data-Driven Insights
The Racct redesign improved usability and engagement, demonstrating how user-centered design can advance both adoption and sustainability goals.
+52%
Increased Sales
+64%
Increased Donations
+28%
Referral Participation
Key Learnings
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Simplified Onboarding is Key: Users engaged more when the process was intuitive and required minimal effort.
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Community-Focused Features Enhance Engagement: Users valued fast rehoming and trusted helper support.
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Personalization Increases Retention: Relevant suggestions kept users engaged and encouraged repeat visits.
Location
San Francisco–based, and available for both in-person and remote collaborations.