Aadhavan M

Product Designer

Prototyping

Created an end-to-end interactive prototype for Nykaa’s Personalized Beauty Box โ€“ enabled user testing and iteration to streamline product discovery and reduce decision fatigue.

In the Nykaa case study, the main goal was to address user frustration in finding the right beauty products, especially for users with specific skin concerns. Based on the developed persona of Riya Sharma, I designed and prototyped a complete flow for the Personalized Beauty Box feature.

What I did:

1. Created an interactive prototype in Figma that simulated:
– An onboarding quiz asking about skin type, skin tone, product preferences, and concerns.
– Dynamic transitions between steps to keep the experience lightweight.
– A personalized product selection screen based on quiz answers.
2. Used modal overlays and swipe transitions to replicate the mobile app experience.
3. Designed intermediate states such as:
– Loading personalized results
– Option to replace recommended items
– Preview of selected products before checkout
4. Ran usability tests with target users to understand:
– Whether they felt guided through the quiz
– If the personalization felt accurate and useful
– Whether they could complete the process without confusion
5. Key feedback included:
– Appreciated the minimal visual load and clarity at each step
– Wanted control over editing suggested products
– Expected more cues for skin sensitivity considerations

The prototype helped validate assumptions early, and the feedback loop guided me in improving navigation, microcopy, and the result screen hierarchy before finalizing the UI design.

Case Study: Nykaa Project

Visual Reference:

Aadhavan M

Product Designer

Prototyping

Created an end-to-end interactive prototype for Nykaa’s Personalized Beauty Box โ€“ enabled user testing and iteration to streamline product discovery and reduce decision fatigue.

In the Nykaa case study, the main goal was to address user frustration in finding the right beauty products, especially for users with specific skin concerns. Based on the developed persona of Riya Sharma, I designed and prototyped a complete flow for the Personalized Beauty Box feature.

What I did:

1. Created an interactive prototype in Figma that simulated:
– An onboarding quiz asking about skin type, skin tone, product preferences, and concerns.
– Dynamic transitions between steps to keep the experience lightweight.
– A personalized product selection screen based on quiz answers.
2. Used modal overlays and swipe transitions to replicate the mobile app experience.
3. Designed intermediate states such as:
– Loading personalized results
– Option to replace recommended items
– Preview of selected products before checkout
4. Ran usability tests with target users to understand:
– Whether they felt guided through the quiz
– If the personalization felt accurate and useful
– Whether they could complete the process without confusion
5. Key feedback included:
– Appreciated the minimal visual load and clarity at each step
– Wanted control over editing suggested products
– Expected more cues for skin sensitivity considerations

The prototype helped validate assumptions early, and the feedback loop guided me in improving navigation, microcopy, and the result screen hierarchy before finalizing the UI design.

Case Study: Nykaa Project

Visual Reference:

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