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Design Excellence case study

Winning New Users while Cutting Costs

Manufacturing facility with an orange forklift and orange equipment

The work

Situation

A home improvement brand was losing significant margin on shipping costs of a bulky product in its core business.

Action

Facilitated cross-functional workshops and explored configuration options, then scored concepts against a weighted framework balancing cost, performance, and usability.

Result

The redesign cut shipping costs sharply, freed shelf space for retailers, and drew new customers who had previously avoided the category.