Grocery Delivery Case Study

Doodh Vale

Revolutionizing Daily Grocery & Milk Delivery in India

A comprehensive redesign of India's leading grocery and milk delivery app, transforming the daily shopping experience through intuitive design, seamless navigation, and reliable service.

45%
Faster Checkout
2.1x
Higher User Retention
38%
More Orders Completed

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Project Overview

Doodh Vale is a comprehensive platform designed to revolutionize how people order groceries and milk in today's fast-paced world, providing a hassle-free and time-saving solution for daily needs.

The Grocery Delivery Landscape

India's online grocery market has experienced significant growth, with increasing demand for convenient and reliable delivery services. However, many existing platforms struggle with complex navigation, payment issues, and scalability challenges.

Doodh Vale, as a pioneer in daily milk delivery expanding into full grocery services, faced the challenge of integrating multiple payment gateways, ensuring smooth navigation, and addressing scalability to accommodate growing user demand.

Our comprehensive redesign aimed to transform Doodh Vale from a basic ordering app into an intuitive, reliable platform that simplifies the daily grocery shopping experience while building user trust through seamless functionality.

  • Integrated multiple payment gateways for flexible payment options
  • Designed intuitive navigation for effortless product discovery
  • Implemented scalable architecture to handle growing user demand
  • Created personalized experiences based on user ordering patterns

Project Timeline

12 weeks (Research, Design & Testing)

Team Composition

UX Designer, UI Designer, Developers

Platforms

Mobile App (iOS & Android)

My Role

UX/UI Designer

The Transformation Journey

Before

Complex Navigation

Limited Payment Options

Performance Issues

Basic User Experience

After

Intuitive Navigation

Multiple Payment Gateways

Scalable Architecture

Enhanced User Experience

The Core Challenges

Doodh Vale faced three primary challenges that impacted user experience and business growth: integrating multiple payment gateways, ensuring smooth navigation, and addressing scalability issues to handle increasing user demand.

Users encountered friction during payment processes, difficulty finding products, and performance issues during peak usage times, resulting in abandoned carts and reduced customer satisfaction.

Payment Integration

Integrating multiple payment gateways with different technical requirements, documentation, and security considerations while ensuring a seamless user experience.

Navigation Design

Creating an intuitive navigation system that allows users to effortlessly browse products, locate items quickly, and proceed smoothly through the ordering process.

Scalability

Addressing performance bottlenecks and ensuring the app could handle growing user demand without compromising speed, reliability, or user experience.

Project Goal

Transform Doodh Vale into a reliable, intuitive platform that simplifies daily grocery shopping through seamless payment integration, effortless navigation, and scalable architecture.

Understanding the Grocery Delivery Challenges

How technical limitations and UX issues were creating friction in the daily grocery shopping experience

User Pain Points Analysis

Difficulty finding specific products 72%

Users struggled to locate items quickly in the app

Payment failures and errors 65%

Users experienced issues during checkout process

App performance issues 58%

Slow loading times and crashes during peak hours

Complex checkout process 47%

Too many steps required to complete an order

Order Completion Funnel Analysis

100%
78%
62%
51%
43%
Opened App
100%
Added Items to Cart
78%
Started Checkout
62%
Completed Payment
51%
Order Confirmed
43%

Navigation Complexity

Users struggled to find products quickly due to complex categorization and limited search functionality. The navigation system didn't accommodate different shopping patterns and preferences.

Payment Friction

Limited payment options and technical issues with gateway integrations created significant friction during checkout, leading to abandoned carts and lost sales.

Performance Issues

The app experienced slow loading times and crashes during peak usage hours, frustrating users and undermining trust in the reliability of the service.

Understanding the Indian Grocery Shopper

A comprehensive research approach to uncover behaviors, motivations, and pain points of grocery delivery users in India

Research Methodology

User Interviews

20 in-depth sessions with regular grocery delivery users, occasional users, and those who abandoned the platform.

Surveys & Questionnaires

250+ responses on grocery shopping preferences, delivery expectations, and payment preferences across India.

Competitive Analysis

8 leading grocery delivery platforms evaluated for UX patterns, payment options, and navigation systems.

Usability Testing

Observed 30+ users navigating the existing app to identify specific pain points and confusion areas.

Key Research Findings

Speed is Critical

82% of users prioritized fast checkout and quick delivery over extensive product selection. Users wanted to complete orders in under 3 minutes.

Payment Flexibility

75% of users wanted multiple payment options including UPI, credit cards, debit cards, and cash on delivery to accommodate different preferences.

Intuitive Navigation

68% of users abandoned carts when they couldn't find products quickly. Clear categorization and effective search were essential.

Reliability Matters

71% of users cited reliability as their primary concern, including app performance, delivery timeliness, and order accuracy.

Personalization

63% of users wanted personalized recommendations based on their purchase history and preferences to save time.

Order Management

57% of users wanted better order tracking and management features, including the ability to modify orders and schedule deliveries.

Indian Grocery Shopper Personas

Rajesh Kumar

IT Professional, 32 • Bangalore

Background & Context

Works at a tech company with long hours, needs quick and reliable grocery delivery. Tech-savvy but time-poor. Values efficiency and convenience above all else.

Primary Goals
  • Quickly reorder regular items with minimal effort
  • Flexible payment options including UPI and credit cards
  • Reliable delivery within promised time windows
Key Frustrations
  • Apps that are slow to load or crash during checkout
  • Complex navigation that makes finding products difficult
  • Limited payment options that don't include preferred methods

"After a long day at work, I just want to quickly order my regular groceries and have them delivered reliably. I don't have time to navigate complex apps or deal with payment failures."

Priya Sharma

Homemaker, 38 • Mumbai

Background & Context

Manages household for family of four, plans meals weekly. Values quality and freshness. Not extremely tech-savvy but comfortable with mobile apps for convenience.

Primary Goals
  • Find fresh, quality products with clear information
  • Easy navigation to discover new products and deals
  • Schedule deliveries for specific times that work for her
Key Frustrations
  • Poor quality products or substitutions without consultation
  • Complex apps that are difficult to navigate and understand
  • Unreliable delivery times that disrupt household schedule

"I need to know that the fruits and vegetables I order will be fresh, and that my delivery will arrive when promised. I also want to easily find what I'm looking for without getting lost in the app."

User Journey Mapping

Mapping the complete grocery ordering journey from initial app opening to delivery revealed critical pain points and opportunities for improvement at each stage.

1

App Opening & Product Discovery

User Actions
  • Opens the app to start shopping
  • Browses categories or searches for specific items
  • Adds items to cart from various categories
Pain Points
  • Slow app loading times and performance issues
  • Difficulty finding products due to poor categorization
  • Limited search functionality with poor results
2

Cart Management & Checkout

User Actions
  • Reviews items in cart and makes adjustments
  • Selects delivery time slot and address
  • Proceeds to payment and completes transaction
Pain Points
  • Complex multi-step checkout process
  • Payment failures and limited payment options
  • App crashes during payment processing
3

Order Confirmation & Tracking

User Actions
  • Receives order confirmation
  • Tracks order status and delivery progress
  • Receives delivery and verifies order accuracy
Pain Points
  • Lack of real-time order tracking information
  • Inability to modify orders after placement
  • Delayed or inaccurate delivery notifications

"I tried using Doodh Vale for my weekly groceries, but the app was so slow and kept crashing when I tried to check out. When I finally managed to complete my order, the payment failed three times. I ended up going to the local store instead, which defeated the whole purpose of using a delivery app."

- Rajesh Kumar, IT Professional from Bangalore

The Doodh Vale 2.0 Solution

A comprehensive redesign focused on seamless payment integration, intuitive navigation, and scalable architecture

Core Solution Framework

Our solution addressed the fundamental pain points through three interconnected pillars that transformed the user experience from frustrating and unreliable to seamless and trustworthy.

Payment Gateway Integration

Seamless integration of multiple payment options including UPI, credit/debit cards, net banking, and wallets with robust error handling and fallback mechanisms.

Intuitive Navigation

Redesigned information architecture with smart categorization, predictive search, and personalized browsing to help users find products quickly and effortlessly.

Scalable Architecture

Robust backend infrastructure with load balancing, caching mechanisms, and optimized databases to ensure smooth performance during peak usage.

Smart Product Discovery

Intuitive search with filters, categories, and personalized recommendations based on user behavior and preferences.

Effortless Cart Management

Streamlined cart with quick edits, saved items, and smart suggestions for frequently purchased products.

Seamless Checkout

Multiple payment options with secure processing, saved preferences, and one-tap reordering for regular customers.

Reliable Delivery Tracking

Real-time order tracking with accurate ETAs, delivery personnel details, and seamless communication.

Unified Payment Hub

A centralized payment system that integrates multiple payment gateways with robust error handling, automatic fallback options, and seamless transaction processing for a frictionless checkout experience.

Key Components

  • Integration with UPI, credit/debit cards, net banking, and wallets
  • Automatic fallback to alternative payment methods on failure
  • Secure tokenization for saved payment methods
  • Real-time transaction status and instant confirmation

Intelligent Navigation System

A redesigned information architecture with smart categorization, predictive search, and personalized browsing patterns that adapt to user behavior for effortless product discovery.

Navigation Features

  • Smart categorization with logical product grouping
  • Predictive search with autocomplete and suggestions
  • Personalized browsing based on purchase history
  • Quick access to frequently purchased items

Scalable Architecture

A robust backend infrastructure designed for high performance and scalability, with load balancing, efficient caching, and optimized databases to handle peak traffic without compromising user experience.

Technical Improvements

  • Load balancing across multiple servers for optimal performance
  • Efficient caching mechanisms for frequently accessed data
  • Optimized database queries and indexing
  • CDN integration for faster content delivery

Results & Impact

Measurable improvements across user experience, business metrics, and platform performance after implementing Doodh Vale 2.0

45%

Faster Checkout

Reduction in average checkout time with streamlined payment process

38%

More Orders Completed

Increase in successfully completed orders post-redesign

2.1x

Higher User Retention

User retention rate improvement over 90 days

72%

Payment Success Rate

Successful payment transactions with multiple gateway integration

User Experience Improvements

Before Redesign

2.8 minutes

Average checkout time

57% success rate

Payment transactions

43% completion

Order completion rate

After Redesign

1.5 minutes

Average checkout time (45% faster)

72% success rate

Payment transactions

81% completion

Order completion rate (38% improvement)

Business Impact

34%

Higher Revenue

Increase in monthly revenue post-redesign due to higher order completion

27%

Reduced Support Tickets

Decrease in customer support queries related to payment and navigation issues

4.2x

ROI

Return on design investment within first 8 months post-launch

User Feedback

"The new Doodh Vale app is so much easier to use! I can find what I need quickly, and the payment process is seamless. I no longer have to worry about my payment failing or the app crashing during checkout. It's made my weekly grocery shopping so much more convenient."

- Priya Sharma, Regular User from Mumbai

Conclusion

The Doodh Vale 2.0 redesign demonstrates that in the competitive grocery delivery market, seamless payment integration, intuitive navigation, and scalable architecture are essential for building user trust and driving business growth.

By systematically addressing the core challenges around payment friction, navigation complexity, and performance issues, we transformed Doodh Vale from a basic ordering app into a reliable, user-friendly platform. The redesign empowered users with a seamless shopping experience while delivering significant improvements in key business metrics.

Key Success Factors

Payment Integration

72% payment success rate through multiple gateway integration with robust error handling and fallback mechanisms.

Navigation Efficiency

45% faster checkout with intuitive navigation, smart categorization, and predictive search functionality.

Business Impact

38% increase in completed orders and 34% higher revenue, demonstrating improved user experience and trust.

Technical Performance

Scalable architecture with load balancing and optimized databases ensuring smooth performance during peak usage.

Next Steps & Future Vision

Based on the success of Doodh Vale 2.0, we're expanding the platform with AI-powered recommendations, voice ordering, and enhanced delivery tracking features.

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