PROJECT

Influence: Shopify Theme Experience

COMPANY

Eight for Shopify

ROLE

UI designer

TEAM

Product team at Eight

TOOL USED

Figma

Overview

About this project

I created "Influence," a new theme template exclusively for Shopify merchants. This theme blends elegant design with user-friendly features, enhancing both the aesthetics and functionality of Shopify stores. From customizable layouts to seamless product integration, "Influence" empowers merchants to showcase their brand effectively and drive conversions. This project showcases my dedication to innovative e-commerce design solutions. designed a brand new theme template called Influence for Shopify.

Reserch

Competitor research / Market research / User persona / (User journey / Paper sketch and prototype / Information Architecture)*

Initial design exploration 

Low-Mid fidelity Wireframe / Mood board / (User Flow based on IA)*

Design system / High fidelity design

High fidelity design / Design system /  Colour system / Font system / Layout grid / Component system /  Imagery and visuals direction / Art direction / Logo / Imagery and visuals direction

Test/Review/Launch

Design hand over / Review with team / Check real-life consumer’s review

Design Process

Research

Design exploration / IA

Low fidelity wireframes

Design system / High fidelity

Test/Review/Launch

Art direction and section design

Announcement bar/Header/Quick search, Image with text overlay, Multi-collections, Collection list, Shop the look and more...

Announcement bar/Header/Quick search
Multi-collections
Collection list
Shop the look
Framed image
Lookbook

© 2026. Sayaka Thomas-Broughton

© 2026. Sayaka Thomas-Broughton