Key Takeaways
Designing Subscription Pages with Narrative Flow
I learned to approach subscription page design like storytelling — ensuring each section has a clear purpose and flows logically. This helped guide users toward conversion by addressing their doubts and reinforcing trust through carefully placed CTAs.
Lean MVP & Semi-Waterfall Collaboration
With limited engineering resources, I adopted a semi-waterfall approach: designing, testing, and iterating before handoff. This method allowed me to validate key UX decisions independently and collaborate efficiently with developers.Leveraging Shopify Familiarity to Reduce Communication Gaps
By working hands-on with Shopify, I developed a strong understanding of its template logic, reusable components, and flow constraints. This platform familiarity enabled me to design with technical feasibility in mind, reduce handoff friction, and deliver faster with fewer implementation issues.
Subscription Options – Reduce Friction
Group plans by discount to simplify choice and reduce confusion
Design Thinking
Clear visual grouping by discount tier significantly reduced user confusion and hesitation. The original layout combined multiple discount tiers in a single card, which led to misinterpretation and delayed decision-making.
Iteration Process
To improve clarity and usability, I made the following changes:
Visually separated products into two cards (5% / 8%) to improve scan efficiency and reduce confusion
Simplified naming and removed overlap to reduce cognitive load
Outcome: All 5 users clearly understood the pricing and selection flow after the redesign, as confirmed through usability testing.
Motivating Customers to Take Action on Subscriptions
Hero Section – Prompt Action
Highlights key benefits and strong CTA to capture attention
Design Thinking
Surface subscription value at first glance by combining clear incentives (e.g. discounts), concise benefit highlights, and a strong CTA—structured with intentional visual hierarchy to guide user attention.
I created this illustration to grab attention and express the brand’s tone of calm, independence, and mindful rituals.
64% expressed concern about product accumulation or uncertainty about when they would run out.
Survey
69% worried that canceling or pausing a subscription seemed too complicated.
Survey
Most people mentioned a lack of strong motivation to subscribe in the first place.
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Mumu Bath is an e-commerce company specializing in handcrafted skincare, bath, and fragrance products. With a strong focus on natural ingredients and high-quality formulations, the brand has built a loyal customer base that values wellness and sustainability.
Conduct the survey research from loyal customers, and design a landing page to help navigates and motivates them to set up the subscription.
Usage Guide – Ease Overstock Concerns
Structured information supports confident estimation of product lifespan
Design Thinking
A clear content hierarchy—from volume to feedback—was designed to reduce confusion around instructions. Key details like frequency and duration were highlighted to help users estimate product lifespan and feel more confident subscribing.
Iteration Process
To improve clarity and usability, I made the following changes:
Transformed unstructured text into a modular layout for better readability
Categorized content into five key sections: volume, frequency, duration, ingredients, and feedback
Introduced hover-triggered tooltips to reveal secondary details without overwhelming the interface
Applied consistent layout, icon, and typography to improve scanability and reinforce hierarchy
Pricing Cards – Drive Conversion
Visual pricing strategy simplifies choices and supports user commitment
Design Thinking
To prompt quick decision-making and build trust, I used discount labels and visual pricing differences alongside clear subscription frequency options. To align with different product usage cycles, I offered two simple delivery frequencies—every 2–3 months or 5–6 months. This streamlined approach avoids overwhelming users while still giving them control, making subscriptions feel more relevant and easier to commit to.
“The first section clearly shows the key benefits of the subscription, which makes me want to explore the content further — and the illustration really draws me in.” — Emily