Made Home Webdesign by Eun Ji Kim is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in IJzer in Website en Webontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerWeb· 2025

Made Home Webdesign

by Eun Ji Kim

Client: Eun Ji Kim

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Web Category

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The Design

About Made Home Webdesign

Made Home herdefiniëert de online marktplaats door e-commerce te combineren met storytelling om de ambachtelijke voedselmakers van NYC onder de aandacht te brengen. Het ontwerp legt de nadruk op duidelijkheid en betrokkenheid, met intuïtieve navigatie, dynamische beelden en een zorgvuldig samengestelde lay-out die het vakmanschap van elke maker benadrukt. Door prioriteit te geven aan toegankelijkheid en gebruikerservaring wordt een diepere verbinding tussen ambachtslieden en consumenten bevorderd. Door digitale handel om te vormen tot een gemeenschapsgedreven ervaring, tilt Made Home lokaal gemaakte producten en de verhalen daarachter naar een hoger niveau.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Made Home Webdesign is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Made Home Webdesign wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Made Home Webdesign wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Made Home is a web design project that merges e-commerce with brand identity to highlight local homemade food markets within NYC communities. The platform provides a seamless and visually engaging experience, connecting small-scale food artisans with a broader audience. Through intuitive navigation, curated storytelling, and strong visual branding, Made Home enhances the accessibility and appeal of locally made products, fostering a deeper connection between makers and consumers.
Dimensions & Packaging: Website Technical Specifications Supported Browsers: Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Tags: Web Design, Website Design, UI Design, Minimalism, Modern, User Experience, User Interface, Interaction Design, E-commerce Design, Small Business Support, Brand Identity
Production Technology: The design process involved wireframing and prototyping in Figma, with branding elements, illustrations, and image enhancements created using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Design Challenge: One of the biggest challenges of Made Home was creating a seamless balance between e-commerce functionality and brand storytelling. Unlike traditional online marketplaces, this project needed to highlight both the products and the artisans behind them, ensuring an engaging and emotional connection with users.
Research: As Made Home bridges e-commerce with community-driven branding, our research focused on understanding the needs of local food artisans and their customers. We analyzed successful marketplace models, conducted user interviews, and explored behavioral trends in online food shopping. Insights from this research shaped our approach, leading to a design that balances functionality with storytelling. We refined the interface through iterative prototyping, ensuring a seamless and visually engaging user experience.
Inspiration: Made Home is inspired by the need for a platform that connects small-scale food artisans with a wider audience. Drawing from community-driven marketplaces, it creates an intuitive and visually compelling space that elevates local businesses. Research on user behavior, brand identity, and seamless digital experiences shaped the design. More than just e-commerce, Made Home celebrates craftsmanship, community, and the authentic stories behind each homemade product.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2024 and finished in November 2024 in New York.
Operation Flow: Made Home functions as a vibrant digital marketplace, offering a warm and inviting experience akin to strolling through a local artisan market. Users are guided effortlessly through curated selections, with intuitive navigation that feels like browsing a neighborhood shop. Personalized recommendations and engaging storytelling create a seamless connection between buyers and makers. This approach transforms the website into more than just a shopping platform, as it becomes a celebration of community and craftsmanship.