Online marketplace for video makers

Redesign of the leading digital content marketplace

About the project

MotionElements is a leading microstock marketplace for video makers. With over 15 million pieces of content, it offers royalty-free licensing for stock videos, music, 3D models, After Effects, Apple Motion templates, and AI prompts.

Looking for a reliable partner

The company decided to revamp the website to attract more users and increase engagement. They chose SysGears to identify the underlying issues and modernize the marketplace while ensuring its continuous operation.

Our team initiated the process with an overarching design audit. We assessed usability,  investigated navigation and information architecture, analyzed visual elements, and evaluated responsiveness.

Business challenges

Based on the audit results, our designers identified the reasons for the main business challenges and mapped out potential enhancements to assist the company in achieving its goals through the redesign.

High bounce rate
The marketplace’s homepage didn’t have a clear purpose statement, leaving visitors with a sense of confusion about its offerings. It also lacked a unique design style, which was especially problematic for a website aimed at creative individuals. Moreover, it wasn’t optimized for mobile devices, causing some users to exit right away.

Low conversion rate
The extensive number of steps distracted users from effectively finding the necessary products and subsequently completing their purchases. In addition, subscription and affiliate systems lacked the necessary information, resulting in issues with converting users.

Lack of product awareness
The absence of distinctive and visually highlighted categories impacted the effectiveness of product discovery, thus affecting the demand. Furthermore, the product pages lacked prioritization, and their layout was inconsistent without a cohesive structure and eye-catching elements.

Screenshot of MotionElements' search system

What we offered

UX/UI enhancement

By applying principles of visual hierarchy, our designers reorganized the home page to clearly communicate the website’s purpose. Furthermore, they visually emphasized the subscription and affiliate systems and accompanied them with comprehensive user guides to increase conversions.

User flow optimization

Our team differentiated two main user personas, contributors and buyers, and aligned their expectations, needs, and preferences with the new website design. We also streamlined user flows by reducing the number of steps to help customers achieve their goals with as few actions as possible.

Visual design

The marketplace targets video makers and motion designers, so aesthetics and convenience are crucial for attracting such users. Therefore, our team created visually appealing interfaces with unique styles for each product type, making interaction with the website simple and enjoyable.

Responsive design

To address the high bounce rate, our experts ensured a seamless experience across different devices by adapting desktop navigation to mobile. They implemented adaptive menus and touch-friendly elements, as well as incorporated media queries and fluid grids.

Development of a market-driven design strategy

Before implementing new features, our designers researched competitors to recognize market trends and define differentiation opportunities. They also incorporated relevant market research findings and created design options for A/B testing to ensure the effectiveness of the design.

Customized UI component library

To simplify future scalability, our designers enriched a customized UI component library with icons, fonts, buttons, navbars, etc. As a result, new features or sections can be added without disrupting the overall design language, ensuring a cohesive look and feel throughout the platform while reflecting the unique brand identity.

Creation of marketing materials

Aiming to attract more potential customers to the affiliate program, we designed eye-catching banners for social media and blog posts using MotionElements’ brand materials. The specific colors, images, and typography were chosen to immediately grab the user’s attention while clearly and concisely presenting the core message.

Cultural design adaptation

As MotionElements is an international marketplace, it caters to users from different areas. To ensure cultural compatibility and compliance, our team focused on creating custom page designs. We added special elements and features for some countries based on the cultural norms of the target audience and the overall sales strategy for a specific region.

Support during development

Our team created interactive prototypes, demonstrating user interactions and flows to help developers understand the intended behavior and user experience. We also conducted handoff meetings and reviewed the developers’ work to ensure a perfect design realization.

Responsive design for MotionElements

Solutions

Enhanced product visibility

Our designers visually highlighted the key marketplace offerings to improve product discovery. They also simplified the navigation menu by adding distinctive and logical categories. Additionally, our experts created special sections, such as trending or free products and calendar curations.

User-oriented search system

To make the shopping experience more relevant and engaging, our designers streamlined the navigation process by implementing an advanced search bar with autocomplete and suggestions. Furthermore, they added visual and audio searches, making content finding even more convenient.

Improved management system

For content contributors, we improved account management by enabling intuitive product addition, management, and a fast payout process. We also provided them with access to comprehensive analytics and insights with detailed charts and reports. Additionally, our team introduced a customizable public profile, enabling contributors to create unique portfolios.

Customized project communication plan

Based on MotionElement’s team structure and workflow, our experts developed a clear plan for efficient collaboration with large cross-functional teams. Our designers also led and contributed to brainstorming sessions, presenting their research findings along with innovative ideas and designs to ensure continuous improvement of the marketplace.

Screenshot of management system for contributors

What’s next?

After successfully implementing the new website design, MotionElements is prepared to expand into the global market. Their new plans involve incorporating cutting-edge features and functionalities to stand out from the competition.

Recognizing the value of our collaboration, they have requested to continue our partnership, trusting us to help them achieve these ambitious goals and reach new heights together.

Client feedback

5.0

“Their exceptional creativity and inspirational ideas consistently deliver remarkable results, even in situations where our requirements may not be clearly defined. Their dedication to not only completing specific tasks but also achieving our overall objectives is truly appreciated.”

Executive, MotionElements