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Buyers Drug Mart –
Internal Inventory App

Transforming the way store associates manage inventory with an intuitive mobile-first solution that saves time and reduces frustration.

Role UI/UX Designer
Platform Mobile App
Type Concept Redesign
Tools Figma
Buyers Drug Mart App Mockup

The Problem

Store associates at Buyers Drug Mart faced daily challenges that slowed down their workflow and impacted customer service quality.

Time-Consuming Lookups

With only a few devices available in the store, associates often had to search for someone using a device or walk to the receiving area to ask about product price and availability, causing delays and disrupting customer service.

Unclear Product Locations

Finding where items were stored in the warehouse was confusing and inefficient

Inventory Inaccuracies

Real-time stock levels were not accessible, leading to customer disappointment

Poor User Experience

Existing tools were not designed with store floor needs in mind

Personal Context

This project was born from personal experience. As a former store associate, I witnessed firsthand the daily struggles my colleagues and I faced when trying to help customers quickly and efficiently.

The disconnect between what we needed on the store floor and what the existing tools provided became the inspiration for this redesign. I wanted to create something that would genuinely make life easier for the people doing this important work every day.

Project Goals

Three key objectives guided the design process

Speed

Reduce product lookup time from minutes to seconds with instant search and smart filters

Clarity

Present information in a clear, scannable format that works in busy store environments

Efficiency

Streamline workflows to help associates serve more customers with confidence

A Mobile-First Inventory App

Designed specifically for store associates to access real-time inventory data, product locations, and customer information right from their pocket.

Screen 1

Secure Employee Login

A clean, straightforward login screen that gets associates into the app quickly.

  • Employee ID & PIN authentication
  • Remember device option
Secure Employee Login screen mockup
Screen 2

Smart Product Search

Lightning-fast search with multiple input methods. Find any product in seconds using keywords, SKU, or barcode scanning.

  • Instant search results as you type
  • Built-in barcode scanner
Smart Product Search screen mockup
Screen 3

Detailed Product View

All the information associates need in one place: stock levels, aisle locations, pricing, and product details at a glance.

  • Real-time inventory count
  • Exact aisle and shelf location
  • Pricing and product specifications
Detailed Product View screen mockup

Key Features

Employee Login

Secure access restricted to authorized store associates with employee credentials

Barcode Scanner

Instant product lookup by scanning barcodes directly from the mobile device

Real-Time Inventory

Live stock counts updated automatically from the central inventory system

Precise Location Data

Exact aisle, shelf, and position information to locate products quickly

Smart Search

Search by product name, SKU, or category with autocomplete suggestions

One-Handed Operation

Interface optimized for single-hand use while assisting customers on the floor

Design Process

A systematic approach to solving real problems

1

Problem Discovery

Identified pain points through personal experience and colleague interviews

2

Ideation

Brainstormed solutions focusing on mobile-first workflows and simplicity

3

Wireframes

Created low-fidelity prototypes to test information architecture

4

Final UI

Designed high-fidelity screens with brand colors and polished interactions

Before & After

A quick comparison showing how the experience improved from the old tool to the new mobile-first solution.

Before
Old handheld inventory device

Old system

  • Slow lookups with too many steps
  • Unclear product location and exceptions
  • Not designed for the store floor workflow
After
Old handheld inventory device

Mobile-First Inventory App

  • Fast search + barcode scanning
  • Exact aisle/shelf/position shown clearly
  • Cleaner UI optimized for one-handed use
Design File

Explore the Design in Figma

View the full design file including design system, wireframes, high-fidelity screens, and interactive prototype.

  • Case Study
  • User Research
  • Persona
  • Design System
  • Wireframes
  • High-Fidelity
  • Prototype
Figma preview mockup

Prototype Demo

A quick walkthrough of the main flow.