Made Home Ukudizayina kweWebhu by Eun Ji Kim

Made Home Ukudizayina kweWebhu by Eun Ji Kim is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Iwebhu Competition Category.

InsimbiIwebhu· 2025

Made Home Ukudizayina kweWebhu

by Eun Ji Kim

Client: Eun Ji Kim

Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Iwebhu Category

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The Design

About Made Home Ukudizayina kweWebhu

I-Made Home icabanga kabusha imakethe ye-inthanethi ngokuhlanganisa ukuhweba nge-inthanethi nokuxoxa izindaba ukuze kuboniswe abenzi bokudla okwenziwe ekhaya base-NYC. Idizayini igcizelela ukucaca nokubandakanyeka, iqukethe ukuzulazula okulula, imifanekiso eguquguqukayo, nesakhiwo esikhethiwe esigqamisa ubuciko bomakhi ngamunye. Ukubeka phambili ukufinyeleleka nesipiliyoni somsebenzisi kukhuthaza ukuxhumana okujulile phakathi kwabenzi nabathengi. Ngokuguqula ukuhweba kwedijithali kube yisipiliyoni esiholwa umphakathi, i-Made Home iphakamisa imikhiqizo eyenziwe endaweni nezindaba ezingemuva kwayo.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Made Home Ukudizayina kweWebhu iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Made Home Ukudizayina kweWebhu ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Made Home Ukudizayina kweWebhu iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

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.