Popup's Store Editor

A focused, frustration-free space

for building journeys and templates

A focused, frustration-free space for building journeys and templates

A focused, frustration-free space for building journeys and templates

PRODUCT STRATEGY

USER RESEARCH

DESIGN SYSTEM

VISUAL DESIGN

Overview

As a Product Designer at Popup, I led the redesign of our store editor to tackle persistent user frustrations around editing journeys and templates. My goal was to make the process quick and intuitive for everyone. I worked closely with users to understand pain points, then reimagined the editor’s structure, navigation, and feedback.

By launch, we had a streamlined, visual-first workspace that lets users build and update journeys or templates without hassle. The new editor cut down edit time, improved confidence, and made managing content effortless for new and

experienced users.

TIMELINE

5 months

Apr '23 - Sep '23

ROLE

Product Designer

CONTRIBUTORS

• Senior Product Designer

• Senior Frontend Engineer

• Engineering Lead

COMPANY

Popup Inc.

Overview

As a Product Designer at Popup, I led the redesign of our store editor to tackle persistent user frustrations around editing journeys and templates. My goal was to make the process quick and intuitive for everyone. I worked closely with users to understand pain points, then reimagined the editor’s structure, navigation, and feedback.

By launch, we had a streamlined, visual-first workspace that lets users build and update journeys or templates without hassle. The new editor cut down edit time, improved confidence, and made managing content effortless for new and

experienced users.

TIMELINE

5 months

Apr '23 - Sep '23

ROLE

Product Designer

CONTRIBUTORS

• Senior Product Designer

• Senior Frontend Engineer

• Engineering Lead

COMPANY

Popup Inc.

Why a redesign was needed?

Editing products in the old store editor felt like a chore. Necessary actions were hidden, the flow was clunky, and users often gave up before finishing updates. I kept hearing the same thing: “It just takes too long.”

Journey Builder

Users found it hard to navigate between steps, which made building a complete journey confusing.

Users found it hard to navigate between steps, which made building a complete journey confusing.

Necessary actions were hidden or scattered, slowing down the process.

The interface didn’t give clear feedback, so users weren’t sure if changes were saved.

Previous Journey Builder(JB) layout

Template Builder

Editing templates took too many clicks, and users often lost track of where they were.

Key editing tools were buried, making quick updates frustrating.

The lack of real-time preview meant users had to guess how changes would look.

Previous Template Builder(TB) layout

Design System

A unified design system was established to ensure consistency and clarity across the editor. This foundation made scaling features easier, connected every component, and provided a shared language for design and engineering.

Store Editor(SE) components and documentation

Journey Builder

The journey builder was restructured for a step-by-step experience. Navigation is straightforward, key actions are accessible, and users receive immediate feedback. Building journeys became straightforward instead of overwhelming.

Template Builder

The template builder was redesigned for speed and simplicity. All editing tools are easy to find, and real-time previews help users see changes as they work. The process now feels more intuitive and less frustrating.

What changed for users

Where things fell apart

Edit time dropped by 40 percent

Support tickets about navigation and editing confusion dropped sharply

Teams picked up the new editor quickly, which helped us ship new features

even faster

Teams picked up the new editor quickly, which helped us ship new features even faster

Takeaway

The main takeaways are that working closely with users and your team, even when resources are tight, uncovers new solutions and makes the final product stronger. Honest feedback and open collaboration help you spot what really matters, while practical research and teamwork save time and keep everyone focused on what works.

A design system was crucial for unifying our team, providing a single source for components and guidelines. It resolved inconsistencies and ensured that all products had a cohesive, scalable identity that was unmistakably Popup.

A design system was crucial for unifying our team, providing a single source for components and guidelines. It resolved inconsistencies and ensured that all products had a cohesive, scalable identity that was unmistakably Popup.

Say hello

Response sent to uttkarsh.design@gmail.com

Want to chat?

Feel free to reach out. I'm actively responding to messages and would be happy to connect!

Say hello

Response sent to uttkarsh.design@gmail.com

Want to chat?

Feel free to reach out. I'm actively responding to messages and would be happy to connect!

© 2025, Uttkarsh Mandaknale

San Francisco

Say hello

Response sent to uttkarsh.design@gmail.com

Want to chat?

Feel free to reach out. I'm actively responding to messages and would be happy to connect!

Want to chat?

Feel free to reach out. I'm actively responding to messages and would be happy to connect!

© 2025, Uttkarsh Mandaknale

San Francisco