MAP Suppliers Dashboard
MAP Suppliers Dashboard
Building on the initial marketplace project, MAP wanted a dedicated dashboard that would empower suppliers to manage their inventory, track analytics, and streamline interactions with buyers. By applying the same brand guidelines as the marketplace, we ensured a cohesive user experience across both ends of the platform.
Building on the initial marketplace project, MAP wanted a dedicated dashboard that would empower suppliers to manage their inventory, track analytics, and streamline interactions with buyers. By applying the same brand guidelines as the marketplace, we ensured a cohesive user experience across both ends of the platform.
Building on the initial marketplace project, MAP wanted a dedicated dashboard that would empower suppliers to manage their inventory, track analytics, and streamline interactions with buyers. By applying the same brand guidelines as the marketplace, we ensured a cohesive user experience across both ends of the platform.
Deliverables
UX Research
Product Strategy
UI Design
Design System
Interaction Design
Tools
Figjam/Figma
Notion
Timeline
8 Weeks total (Marketplace & Dashboard)
The Problem
Suppliers using existing online car part marketplaces struggled with disorganized tools and minimal insights into their product performance. Without real-time updates or advanced analytics, they often faced overstocking issues, missed sales opportunities, and had no straightforward way to engage with buyers. This lack of a focused, efficient dashboard left suppliers guessing about inventory, pricing, and how to improve their visibility in the market.
Suppliers using existing online car part marketplaces struggled with disorganized tools and minimal insights into their product performance. Without real-time updates or advanced analytics, they often faced overstocking issues, missed sales opportunities, and had no straightforward way to engage with buyers. This lack of a focused, efficient dashboard left suppliers guessing about inventory, pricing, and how to improve their visibility in the market.
Suppliers using existing online car part marketplaces struggled with disorganized tools and minimal insights into their product performance. Without real-time updates or advanced analytics, they often faced overstocking issues, missed sales opportunities, and had no straightforward way to engage with buyers. This lack of a focused, efficient dashboard left suppliers guessing about inventory, pricing, and how to improve their visibility in the market.
The Solution
We developed a dedicated supplier dashboard that integrates seamlessly with MAP’s marketplace platform. This dashboard offers real-time data on sales trends, stock levels, and customer inquiries—presented in a clean, easy-to-navigate interface. By equipping suppliers with at-a-glance analytics, intuitive product listing tools, and streamlined communication features, we’ve turned what was once a fragmented process into an organized, data-driven system for boosting productivity and profitability.
We developed a dedicated supplier dashboard that integrates seamlessly with MAP’s marketplace platform. This dashboard offers real-time data on sales trends, stock levels, and customer inquiries—presented in a clean, easy-to-navigate interface. By equipping suppliers with at-a-glance analytics, intuitive product listing tools, and streamlined communication features, we’ve turned what was once a fragmented process into an organized, data-driven system for boosting productivity and profitability.
We developed a dedicated supplier dashboard that integrates seamlessly with MAP’s marketplace platform. This dashboard offers real-time data on sales trends, stock levels, and customer inquiries—presented in a clean, easy-to-navigate interface. By equipping suppliers with at-a-glance analytics, intuitive product listing tools, and streamlined communication features, we’ve turned what was once a fragmented process into an organized, data-driven system for boosting productivity and profitability.
Our Human-Centered Approach
Our Human-Centered Approach
Our Human-Centered Approach
Five Steps to Better Experiences
Five Steps to Better Experiences
Five Steps to Better Experiences
MAP
UX Shine
Emphasis
Define
Ideate
Prototype
Test
Discovery & Research
Discovery & Research
Personas
We had 2 primary personas:
1. Mechanics: Require quick and easy access to a wide range of auto parts at competitive prices.
2. Suppliers: Need an efficient system to manage inventory, predict demand, and reduce overstock through AI-driven analytics.
We had 2 primary personas:
1. Mechanics: Require quick and easy access to a wide range of auto parts at competitive prices.
2. Suppliers: Need an efficient system to manage inventory, predict demand, and reduce overstock through AI-driven analytics.
We had 2 primary personas:
1. Mechanics: Require quick and easy access to a wide range of auto parts at competitive prices.
2. Suppliers: Need an efficient system to manage inventory, predict demand, and reduce overstock through AI-driven analytics.
Business & User frustrations
Primary Frustration
Primary Frustration
Primary Frustration
Without a clear, centralized dashboard, suppliers risk overspending on inventory or missing out on sales due to inaccurate stock data.
Without a clear, centralized dashboard, suppliers risk overspending on inventory or missing out on sales due to inaccurate stock data.
Without a clear, centralized dashboard, suppliers risk overspending on inventory or missing out on sales due to inaccurate stock data.
Secondary Frustration
Secondary Frustration
Secondary Frustration
Complex or poorly organized admin tools make it hard for suppliers to manage listings, track orders, and handle customer inquiries promptly.
Complex or poorly organized admin tools make it hard for suppliers to manage listings, track orders, and handle customer inquiries promptly.
Complex or poorly organized admin tools make it hard for suppliers to manage listings, track orders, and handle customer inquiries promptly.
Direct Competitor Benchmarking
We revisited the same marketplace competitors to see how their supplier systems functioned, then analyzed Shopify’s well-known dashboard. Shopify stood out for its simplicity in adding new products, setting prices, and organizing inventory—features that small- and medium-sized businesses greatly appreciate.
dubaimotorparts.com
thepartfinder.ae
Alibaba
Amazon
Shopify
We revisited the same marketplace competitors to see how their supplier systems functioned, then analyzed Shopify’s well-known dashboard. Shopify stood out for its simplicity in adding new products, setting prices, and organizing inventory—features that small- and medium-sized businesses greatly appreciate.
dubaimotorparts.com
thepartfinder.ae
Alibaba
Amazon
Shopify
We revisited the same marketplace competitors to see how their supplier systems functioned, then analyzed Shopify’s well-known dashboard. Shopify stood out for its simplicity in adding new products, setting prices, and organizing inventory—features that small- and medium-sized businesses greatly appreciate.
dubaimotorparts.com
thepartfinder.ae
Alibaba
Amazon
Shopify
Both partfinder and dubai motor parts were not accessible due to the long list of legal documents needed, which is a plus to ensure all suppliers are legit and approved before signing up so fewer issues happen along the road
Both partfinder and dubai motor parts were not accessible due to the long list of legal documents needed, which is a plus to ensure all suppliers are legit and approved before signing up so fewer issues happen along the road
Both partfinder and dubai motor parts were not accessible due to the long list of legal documents needed, which is a plus to ensure all suppliers are legit and approved before signing up so fewer issues happen along the road
Amazon and alibaba didn't require any legal documents before signup, but amazon had a payment wall for a monthly subscription, this can be a good business generating funnel once the business is well established
Ideation & Prioritization
Ideation & Prioritization
Problem Space
During the early ideation phase, we identified significant gaps in how suppliers manage their products, track performance, and communicate with buyers. Suppliers needed a clear, centralized solution to handle day-to-day tasks without sifting through cluttered screens or fragmented tools. Prioritizing features that address these core needs—such as real-time stock updates, streamlined communication channels, and actionable analytics—became essential before moving on to more advanced functionalities in the mind mapping process.
During the early ideation phase, we identified significant gaps in how suppliers manage their products, track performance, and communicate with buyers. Suppliers needed a clear, centralized solution to handle day-to-day tasks without sifting through cluttered screens or fragmented tools. Prioritizing features that address these core needs—such as real-time stock updates, streamlined communication channels, and actionable analytics—became essential before moving on to more advanced functionalities in the mind mapping process.
During the early ideation phase, we identified significant gaps in how suppliers manage their products, track performance, and communicate with buyers. Suppliers needed a clear, centralized solution to handle day-to-day tasks without sifting through cluttered screens or fragmented tools. Prioritizing features that address these core needs—such as real-time stock updates, streamlined communication channels, and actionable analytics—became essential before moving on to more advanced functionalities in the mind mapping process.
Answering the Big Question
Answering the Big Question
Answering the Big Question
How Might We… Create an interface that helps sellers to efficiently manage their inventory, track performance, and handle customer interactions?
Mind Mapping
From the mind map, we identified crucial supplier tasks: listing products with detailed information, accessing performance insights (e.g., sales trends and buyer engagement), and managing orders in a quick and user-friendly manner. We also recognized a need for easy contact options and clear navigation to reduce complexity for busy suppliers.
From the mind map, we identified crucial supplier tasks: listing products with detailed information, accessing performance insights (e.g., sales trends and buyer engagement), and managing orders in a quick and user-friendly manner. We also recognized a need for easy contact options and clear navigation to reduce complexity for busy suppliers.
From the mind map, we identified crucial supplier tasks: listing products with detailed information, accessing performance insights (e.g., sales trends and buyer engagement), and managing orders in a quick and user-friendly manner. We also recognized a need for easy contact options and clear navigation to reduce complexity for busy suppliers.
What can we add
Centralized Tools: Suppliers need all core functionalities (listing, editing, order tracking) in one user-friendly interface.
Real-Time Insights: Data-driven dashboards and analytics are crucial for making quick and informed decisions on stock and pricing.
Streamlined Communication: Clear messaging and notification systems help suppliers respond to inquiries and resolve issues faster.
Simple Navigation: An intuitive layout with minimal clicks ensures suppliers can efficiently manage day-to-day tasks without confusion.
Rapid Prototyping & Moodboard
Next, we researched various dashboard layouts, focusing on clean interfaces, easy-to-read metrics, and quick action buttons. Initial sketches fleshed out the overall structure, including a clear sidebar navigation for Dashboard, Products, and Settings.
Next, we researched various dashboard layouts, focusing on clean interfaces, easy-to-read metrics, and quick action buttons. Initial sketches fleshed out the overall structure, including a clear sidebar navigation for Dashboard, Products, and Settings.
Next, we researched various dashboard layouts, focusing on clean interfaces, easy-to-read metrics, and quick action buttons. Initial sketches fleshed out the overall structure, including a clear sidebar navigation for Dashboard, Products, and Settings.
Styles & New Components
To maintain brand consistency, we used the same color palette and typography from the MAP marketplace. We then designed reusable components such as navigation menus, filter bars, tables, and analytics cards—allowing suppliers to view top-selling products, manage inventory status, and receive real-time notifications (e.g., “Product published” or “Stock running low”).
To maintain brand consistency, we used the same color palette and typography from the MAP marketplace. We then designed reusable components such as navigation menus, filter bars, tables, and analytics cards—allowing suppliers to view top-selling products, manage inventory status, and receive real-time notifications (e.g., “Product published” or “Stock running low”).
To maintain brand consistency, we used the same color palette and typography from the MAP marketplace. We then designed reusable components such as navigation menus, filter bars, tables, and analytics cards—allowing suppliers to view top-selling products, manage inventory status, and receive real-time notifications (e.g., “Product published” or “Stock running low”).
Same colors and fonts but a different use case
High Fidelity Prototype
The final design showcases a user-friendly dashboard where suppliers can quickly add or edit products, monitor performance through concise analytics panels, and manage inquiries with minimal effort. Each element—tables, charts, notifications—works together to give suppliers an at-a-glance view of their entire operation, reflecting MAP’s commitment to an integrated, streamlined experience for both marketplace buyers and suppliers.
The final design showcases a user-friendly dashboard where suppliers can quickly add or edit products, monitor performance through concise analytics panels, and manage inquiries with minimal effort. Each element—tables, charts, notifications—works together to give suppliers an at-a-glance view of their entire operation, reflecting MAP’s commitment to an integrated, streamlined experience for both marketplace buyers and suppliers.
The final design showcases a user-friendly dashboard where suppliers can quickly add or edit products, monitor performance through concise analytics panels, and manage inquiries with minimal effort. Each element—tables, charts, notifications—works together to give suppliers an at-a-glance view of their entire operation, reflecting MAP’s commitment to an integrated, streamlined experience for both marketplace buyers and suppliers.
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