Designing A New Digital Customer Experience for The Mattress Leader
A digital transformation journey that marries technology with human-centric design, elevating brand presence and boosting e-commerce success.
A digital transformation journey that marries technology with human-centric design, elevating brand presence and boosting e-commerce success.
Mediastrom, the leader in the sleep products industry, envisioned a new digital experience that would elevate its online presence and brand value. The challenges were to develop a digital ecosystem that would really revolutionize the way customers experience the brand and its products. On the other hand, to harmonize the human centric vision of “Sleep well, Great Living” with e-commerce growth and retail traffic without compromising partners’ profitability.
The brand needed to showcase its superior product range in a fresh, visually appealing manner, including a customization tool offering over 19,000 mattress combinations. Additionally, Mediastrom aimed to adopt a more human-centric communication style, expand into new categories, and target the hotel market. The overarching goal was to reposition Mediastrom not just as a mattress company, but as a wellness brand, necessitating a common visual and verbal language that reflected this new strategic direction.
Mediastrom’s web presence did not fully reflect its market leadership and brand values, with a digital experience that did not support its dual goals of e-commerce growth and driving retail store traffic.
The brand struggled to convey the superiority of its extensive product range and customization options in a user-friendly way. Additionally, the need to evolve their communication to a more human-centric, benefit-oriented approach and to effectively introduce new product categories and target the hotel market presented significant strategic challenges.
Also the extreme customization that is necessary for the proper selection of a mattress or any other sleep product, was not supported effectively.
Other major challenges were to determine the optimal Information Architecture (IA), the most friendly User Experience (UX) and the new technologies that we had to use in order to enrich our Customers; journey and achieve all branding and commercial objectives.
Working closely with MediaStrom’s management and teams wes started from collecting data and insights through one to one interviews and focus groups Based on the findings, our team conducted extensive UX analysis and developed a solution that enriched our customers experience. Our engineering team developed a high tech customization system for selecting the appropriate mattress or bed, For the navigation system we analysed data from different customer journeysm while we at the end e tested the proposed customer journey with actual users.
Our solution included a new verbal and visual communication language, informed by brand personas. We migrated thousands of customers to a newly developed system that included a customization tool and a user journey map, enhanced by pictograms and 3D visuals. This comprehensive approach not only streamlined the user experience but also ensured that Mediastrom’s digital platform and e-commerce site became powerful brand communication touchpoints, clearly differentiating Mediastrom in the market and emphasizing its commitment to wellness.
The transformation resulted in a state-of-the-art digital platform that significantly distinguished Mediastrom from its competitors, enhancing both brand value and technological superiority with a distinctly human touch.
A digital transformation journey that marries website development with human-centric design, elevating brand presence and boosting e-commerce success.
Epirus Palace, a prestigious 5-star hotel in Ioannina, Greece, sought to redefine its market position and enhance its appeal. We came up with the idea to repostition it from a traditional 5-star hotel to a dynamic 5-star city resort, emphasizing its unique urban location while offering diverse experiences.
White Space was tasked with developing a comprehensive brand repositioning strategy to elevate Epirus Palace’s brand perception, attract a broader and more qualitiative audience, and create a distinctive identity in the competitive hospitality market of Ioannina.
1. Differentiating Epirus Palace in a crowded luxury hospitality market
2. Shifting perception from a luxury hotel to a luxury experience-centric resort
3. Aligning internal culture with the new brand positioning
4. Creating compelling experiences that resonate with diverse guest preferences
5. Creating a website that reflects the new brand positiioning and attract the ideal customers
White Space approached the project holistically, beginning with extensive market research, competitor analysis, and stakeholder interviews. We crafted a new positioning strategy, shifting from “Epirotic hospitality” to “The Experience Maker,” emphasizing the hotel’s ability to create distinct experiences due to its location comparing to competitors.
We developed new experiences like a dog park and farm, created dedicated web pages for each experience, and redesigned the website with high aesthetics, user-friendly interfaces, and engaging animations.
The brand identity was refreshed with a new color palette and typography to align with the new positioning. We also crafted a new employer branding strategy to ensure internal alignment with the brand’s new direction. Finally we crafted some differentiated branding elments such as the pet friendly and eco-consious aspects.
The repositioning strategy significantly distinguished and enhanced Epirus Palace’s market presence, attracting a broader and more qualitative audience and increasing bookings. The new experiences and brand identity resonated strongly with guests, leading to improved satisfaction and loyalty. Also opened a whole new world of communication possibilities to further differentiate the hotel in the near future
Revolutionizing Epikyklos: A strategic brand transformation that redefined industry standards, attracting premium clientele and setting new benchmarks in construction.
Epikyklos, a visionary in the construction sector, embarked on a transformative journey to elevate its brand image, penetrate new markets, and attract a superior clientele. With a legacy of excellence, the challenge was to transcend traditional boundaries, appealing to key influencers and decision-makers, including architects, and to differentiate itself in a competitive landscape.
The goal was not just to enhance visibility but to redefine the essence of construction around human-centric values. Facing the need to increase leads and sales while communicating its unparalleled superiority, Epikyklos sought to reimagine its brand identity, ensuring it resonated with both its heritage and future aspirations.
Epikyklos faced the multifaceted challenge of upgrading its brand image to not only penetrate new markets but also to elevate its brand value significantly. The aim was to attract discerning clients and forge stronger connections with key industry influencers.
Despite its established reputation, the company needed to differentiate itself and articulate its superiority in a crowded market, striving to increase leads and sales while maintaining its commitment to excellence and innovation in the construction industry.
Our strategic solution for Epikyklos involved a comprehensive brand repositioning, which included changing the communication language to resonate more deeply with their audience. We focused on designing with purpose, enhancing architectural elements, and building a brand that truly reflects its values, vision, and mission.
This holistic approach was aimed at not just redefining the brand’s image but also at ensuring that Epikyklos stood out as a leader in the construction industry, known for its innovation and human-centric approach.
The rebranding and strategic marketing efforts for Epikyklos resulted in the brand becoming a beacon in the construction industry, celebrated for prioritizing human experiences over mere buildings. This shift not only garnered awards and significant projects but also fostered a culture that attracted attention from major publishing titles.
Epikyklos’s new brand identity and strategic positioning have set it apart, making it a preferred partner for clients and influencers alike, and redefining what success looks like in the construction sector.
Transforming Avaton: From technical prowess to market leader in the luxury market through strategic rebranding and innovative service design, enhancing visibility and customer engagement.
Avaton, a trailblazer in EnginTech, specializes in the design, production, and installation of frameless window systems. With a focus on revolutionizing living spaces through patented technology and bespoke design, Avaton blends engineering intelligence with aesthetic elegance. However, despite their technical superiority, Avaton faced challenges in communicating their value, differentiating themselves in a niche market, and enhancing brand equity.
Their highly technical language and lack of a differentiated customer experience hindered broader market penetration and stakeholder engagement. Recognizing these challenges, Avaton sought to elevate their brand and product appeal to not only industry insiders but also end-users, ensuring their innovative window solutions were both acknowledged and desired.
Avaton grappled with articulating their technological and engineering superiority in a market with limited awareness of minimal window systems. The technical complexity of their communication alienated potential customers and key stakeholders, such as architects.
The absence of a distinct brand value and customer experience, coupled with a lack of differentiation in a high-end market, posed significant barriers to growth. Avaton needed to transcend these challenges to not only showcase their innovation but also to captivate and expand their customer base.
To address these challenges, we embarked on a comprehensive repositioning strategy for Avaton. This included crafting a compelling brand story, elevated human centric communication language, to resonate with a broader but high-end audience, and redesigning services to meet the unique needs of target groups.
We introduced new product ranges and advanced the aesthetic design of both products and the website. We employed high end technologies and top of the edge animation design, to fully reflect and embody the new luxury market positioning, Our “Beyond” guarantee service was implemented to ensure unparalleled after-sales support, reinforcing Avaton’s commitment to excellence and innovation in every customer interaction.
The strategic overhaul catalyzed a remarkable transformation for Avaton. By redefining their brand and enhancing user experience, we unlocked new business development opportunities and penetrated new markets, including a significant move into the USA.
Strengthened partnerships and a reinvigorated approach to service design elevated Avaton’s market position, making their windows not just products but symbols of beauty and innovation. This shift not only enhanced Avaton’s brand value but also established them as the leading luxury brand in frameless window systems.
Revolutionizing University-Business Collaboration: AUEB’s ‘Taftisis’ initiative
transforms academic engagement, fostering unprecedented connections
with the business world and empowering students with real-market insights.
The Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, embarked on a strategic journey to redefine its engagement with the business sector. Aiming to dispel the perception of Greek universities’ insularity from private sector collaborations, AUEB sought to create a communication tool that not only aligned education with business realities but also attracted funding for scholarships and sponsorships for events.
This initiative was crucial for enhancing University’s awareness in the business world, despite major challenges for a public sector institution such as a lack of prior initiatives, difficulty in material collection, and the need for collaboration across different university departments.
AUEB faced the challenge of overcoming the entrenched perception that Greek universities are detached from the private sector. Without existing materials or prior experience in such initiatives, the university needed to innovate from scratch, requiring the collection of diverse materials and the alignment of various departments.
The task was daunting: to introduce a fresh, innovative look and approach that was unfamiliar to the staff, all while balancing the university’s esteemed image with a new, dynamic presentation style.
In response, we shifted focus from merely creating a presentation to developing a comprehensive new service named “Taftisis.” Utilizing popular video technology and software platforms, we embraced data and process visualization, pictograms, and timeline design to articulate AUEB’s strategy.
This approach, grounded in service design and a human-centric communication language, transformed how AUEB presents its alignment with business organizations, signaling a new era of openness and collaboration between academia and the business sector.
“Taftisis” evolved into a pivotal platform for AUEB, revolutionizing its strategy to demonstrate openness to the business community. The initiative not only became the university’s primary tool for engaging with organizations but also surprised and engaged business owners and executives.
Alumni, now working in influential companies, shared the presentation widely, becoming proud ambassadors of AUEB’s new direction. This marked a significant shift, positioning AUEB as a leader in fostering real-world business and academic collaborations.
Empowering Corporate Wellbeing: TheCoach’s Journey to Becoming the Premier Holistic Wellbeing Program for Enhanced Daily Life.
In 2020, TheCoach.gr launched as the first premium video on demand wellness platform, offering an exceptional online holistic wellness experience. Quickly attracting thousands seeking convenient exercise options, TheCoach identified a new opportunity within corporate wellbeing. Developing a program tailored for corporations, TheCoach aimed to address all facets of modern wellbeing, offering value and flexibility for organizations at various stages of their wellbeing journey.
This initiative sought to transform TheCoach from a digital platform into a holistic program that could meet diverse employee needs across Greece, ensuring accessibility, engagement, and a comprehensive approach to wellbeing that encompasses physical, mental, career, financial, and societal aspects.
TheCoach faced a market unaccustomed to corporate wellbeing initiatives, with companies either lacking engagement strategies or struggling with execution plans and data insights into employee needs. Challenges included ensuring employee participation, navigating GDPR concerns, and maintaining TheCoach’s identity as a digital platform while expanding its services.
Limited resources and budgets further complicated efforts to implement comprehensive wellbeing programs, highlighting the need for a strategic overhaul to meet these diverse corporate and employee wellness requirements effectively.
Our approach involved a thorough market analysis and HR insights, adopting a Blue Ocean strategy to identify unmet needs and opportunities. We redefined TheCoach’s value proposition, focusing on holistic wellbeing and transitioning from a service provider to a comprehensive wellbeing consultant.
Our solution included a hybrid model of online and onsite experiences, innovative technologies for privacy and engagement, and a B2B sales strategy to equip TheCoach for corporate collaboration, covering all wellbeing pillars and ensuring a flexible, inclusive program.
TheCoach’s strategic pivot to a holistic corporate wellbeing program has significantly impacted the market, introducing wellbeing solutions to sectors previously underserved. By enriching major brands’ wellbeing offerings and supporting thousands of employees in living better lives, TheCoach has established itself as a leader in corporate wellness.
The program’s success is evident in its high subscriber engagement, brand participation, and customer retention rates, demonstrating the effectiveness of TheCoach’s comprehensive approach to enhancing corporate and employee wellbeing.
Anytime, Anywhere Wellness Building the leading Video On Demand Platform
TheCoach.gr embarked on a mission to revolutionize the wellness industry in Greece by introducing an innovative online video on demand, holistic wellness experience accessible anytime, anywhere.
Aiming to reach new target audiences beyond the conventional gym and studio offerings, TheCoach.gr developed a low-cost, high-value subscription model suitable for individuals and corporations alike, meeting the demand for an exceptional online wellness experience.
The journey to transform wellness in Greece was multifaceted and challenging. TheCoach.gr faced the dominance of traditional gyms and studios as primary wellness service providers, coupled with high video production costs and scarce experience in wellness video production. Few trainers were skilled in on-camera presentation, and there was significant public hesitation towards adopting new exercise formats.
Additionally, limited local expertise in online subscription business model design and video on demand technology development platforms posed significant hurdles. This initiative required changing the exercise behavior of the people, turning them from gyms to home wellness.
Blending technology, agility, and diverse teams of experts, TheCoach.gr tackled these challenges head-on. A deep market and opportunity analysis identified untapped segments and competitive advantages. A high-end tech team was assembled to create the first Greek video on demand wellness platform, focusing on user experience, interactivity, and custom workout programs.
Production processes were revolutionized to manage costs effectively, while financial advisors crafted a strategic pricing and subscription model. An HR department was established to recruit and train high-quality trainers on presentation skills. Marketing innovation introduced prepaid cards for retail outlet distribution, expanding market reach significantly.
TheCoach.gr has redefined the wellness landscape in Greece, becoming the leading video on demand wellness platform and reaching audiences previously underserved by traditional wellness offerings. The innovative strategy quickly penetrated market segments that had no wellbeing offering till now.
The prepaid idea for selling the programs gave access to the brand to more than 240 retail outlets, significantly expanding its market presence.
Καλώς ήρθες στην επίσημη εφαρμογή του Οικονομικού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών
που ήρθε και ενισχύει την εμπειρία φοίτησης των προπτυχιακών φοιτητών και φοιτητριών του.
Τώρα έχεις τα πάντα για το πρόγραμμα και την πρόοδο των σπουδών σου στο κινητό με ενημερώσεις σε πραγματικό χρόνο.
– Ψηφιακό ημερολόγιο με το καθημερινό πρόγραμμα μαθημάτων
– Ανακοινώσεις για εργασίες και εξετάσεις
– Yπενθυμίσεις για όλες τις προθεσμίες υποβολής εργασιών
– Προβολή του ποσοστού ολοκλήρωσης των μαθημάτων για την απόκτηση πτυχίου
– Ανάλυση της προόδου φοίτησης με προβολή της βαθμολογίας
– Πλήρη ενημέρωση για τις διαδικασίες φοίτησης ανά έτος
Με το myAUEB app, την ολοκληρωμένη εφαρμογή προπτυχιακών σπουδών που συνδέεται με τα πληροφοριακά συστήματα του Πανεπιστημίου και με εξωτερικά πληροφοριακά συστήματα, έχεις προσωποποιημένη πληροφόρηση για ένα ευρύ φάσμα υπηρεσιών και δυνατοτήτων όπως:
– Ψηφιακή επικοινωνία με τη Γραμματεία Τμήματος με δυνατότητα αποστολής αιτημάτων
Όλες οι γραμματειακές διαδικασίες, από την έκδοση πιστοποιητικών έως τις αιτήσεις, γίνονται εύκολα και γρήγορα
– Σύνδεση με e-Class και με e-Γραμματεία
– Απευθείας επικοινωνία με email διδασκόντων
– Απευθείας σύνδεση με το πρόγραμμα Evdoxos
Τώρα η πρόσβαση σου σε εκπαιδευτικό και βιβλία γίνεται πιο εύκολη από ποτέ
– Ενημέρωση για το menu σίτισης της Φοιτητικής Λέσχης
– Απευθείας σύνδεση με τα Social Media του ΟΠΑ
Εξοικονόμησε χρόνο και ενέργεια με τις ψηφιοποιημένες λύσεις του myAUEB.
Το Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, έχει ως κύριο μέλημά του, την ακόμα καλύτερη διασύνδεση των προπτυχιακών φοιτητών/τριών του με την αγορά εργασίας. Τώρα με το myAUEBapp ανοίγει νέους δρόμους για ευκαιρίες άμεσης απασχόλησης που ταιριάζουν στις δεξιότητες και τις φιλοδοξίες σου προσφέροντας:
– Ενημέρωση για Ευκαιρίες Άμεσης Απασχόλησης:
Ενημερώσου πρώτος/η για θέσεις εργασίας που σε ενδιαφέρουν, με αναλυτική παρουσίαση της εταιρείας, των προϋποθέσεων και των παροχών.
– Δυνατότητα Ψηφιακής Αποστολής Αίτησης:
Στείλε την αίτησή σου ψηφιακά μέσω της εφαρμογής, εξοικονομώντας χρόνο και ενισχύοντας τις πιθανότητες επιτυχίας.
Μείνε ενημερωμένος/η για τις τάσεις της αγοράς και ενίσχυσε τις επαγγελματική σου προοπτικές.
– Άμεσες ειδοποιήσεις (Push Notifications) για έκτακτες ανακοινώσεις.
– Ενημερώσεις για νέα, εκδηλώσεις και ομαδικές δράσεις.
– Προσωποποιημένη διαχείριση του λογαριασμού σου.
Είσαι προπτυχιακός/η φοιτητής/τρια του Οικονομικού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών;
Το myAUEB app αποτελεί την απόλυτη ψηφιακή λύση για εσένα αφού σου προσφέρει:
– Ενημέρωση σε πραγματικό χρόνο για την πορεία της φοίτησής σας
– Ψηφιοποιημένες υπηρεσίες
– Άμεση σύνδεση με την αγορά εργασίας
– Πρόσβαση σε εκπαιδευτικό υλικό
– Ανακοινώσεις, νέα, ειδοποιήσεις
Ενίσχυσε σήμερα την ακαδημαϊκή σου εμπειρία με την εφαρμογή που σχεδιάστηκε για να κάνει τη ζωή σου πιο εύκολη και πιο οργανωμένη.
Κατέβασε το myAUEB app σήμερα και άλλαξε την εμπειρία φοίτησής σου!
A fresh digital ecosystem that Inspires and educate People to recycle their electric appliances To leave their footprint on society and the planet.
Electrocycle, a pivotal public state organization, recognized a growing disconnect with society, especially younger demographics, and a need to invigorate its vast network of collection partners. With brand awareness languishing across various market segments and a general lack of knowledge on appliance recycling processes, Electrocycle embarked on a mission to reforge societal connections.
The organization faced the dual challenge of enhancing its digital presence to be both product and process-centric, aiming to transform the recycling experience into one that is user-friendly, visually appealing, and educational. This initiative was critical in addressing the low engagement levels and fostering a culture of recycling that leaves a lasting impact on both society and the environment.
Electrocycle faced the challenge of modernizing its digital presence to reconnect with society, particularly younger demographics, and invigorate its partner network. With low brand awareness and a general lack of knowledge about recyclable appliances and processes, the task was to transform a complex recycling system into a user-friendly experience.
This required overcoming the visual unattractiveness of used appliances, addressing diverse target group needs, and enhancing partner engagement, all while lacking compelling visual materials.
In response, we embarked on a comprehensive redesign and redevelopment of Electrocycle’s digital ecosystem, focusing on a platform that bridges society and partners. Through collaboration with Electrocycle’s innovative management, insights from surveys and stakeholder interviews informed our user-centric design.
We introduced engaging visuals, infographics, and animations to appeal to younger audiences, alongside a new communication strategy to boost awareness. The platform was optimized for SEO and mobile use, featuring an intuitive CMS and a novel home collection service.
The revitalization of Electrocycle’s digital ecosystem has markedly improved the brand’s engagement with users and partners, achieving significant strides in market penetration and recycling awareness. Key outcomes include:
– Enhanced user experience and usability, making the recycling process more accessible and engaging.
– Personalized customer relationship management, fostering a stronger connection with the community.
– Strengthened partnerships with key collection points, ensuring alignment with Electrocycle’s mission.
– Achieved top-ranking positions in Google’s organic search results for relevant queries.
– Successfully implemented a home-to-home collection service, expanding the reach and convenience of recycling electric appliances.
Flexia’s Strategic Leap: Revolutionizing Packaging with Sustainability at its Core,
Unlocking New Markets and Redefining Industry Standards.
Flexia, a visionary in the packaging industry, embarked on a transformative journey to not only expand its market presence but also to innovate sustainable packaging solutions. Despite facing a competitive landscape dominated by established brands, Flexia recognized the urgent need to differentiate and productize its processes.
The company aimed to acquire key client accounts by leveraging its unique blend of academic know-how, skilled personnel, and a legacy of innovation. This strategic pivot focused on branding and visualizing sustainable packaging processes and product ranges, intending to elevate Flexia’s market position and contribute positively to environmental sustainability.
Flexia faced the daunting task of penetrating a market with little room for newcomers, aiming to acquire new key client accounts amidst stiff competition. The challenge was twofold: to productize the sustainable packaging process in a market with limited prior experience and a constrained portfolio.
This required not only a significant shift in strategy but also a creative approach to branding, product and service development, all while maintaining the company’s commitment to sustainability and quality.
Our strategic response involved a comprehensive branding overhaul, starting with the case itself and extending to the visualization of the process and product range. We capitalized on Flexia’s rich academic knowledge and skilled personnel, highlighting the brand’s legacy and expertise in sustainable packaging.
We also designed and produced a highly aesthetic, video presentation, while we trained the whole sales department to perform at its best,This multifaceted approach aimed to not only distinguish Flexia in a crowded market but also to underscore its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, setting a new benchmark for the industry.
The rebranding, strategic marketing initiatives, the new video sale too and our end to end training module, catalyzed Flexia’s growth, positioning it as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions. By focusing on innovation and sustainability, Flexia not only attracted over 200 new leads but also saw a 150% increase in its conversion rate and a doubling of sales.
This transformative strategy not only redefined Flexia’s market presence but also underscored its commitment to environmental sustainability, inspiring a new era of packaging solutions that marry functionality with ecological responsibility.