Case Study: AwitAzul – Crafting a Premium Water-Filter eCommerce Experience
AwitAzul is an online retailer specializing in advanced water filtration systems, targeting eco-conscious homeowners across California and beyond. Our client, Jorge, envisioned a sleek, trustworthy eCommerce site that communicates product quality, supports sales, and simplifies purchase flow.
We built AwitAzul using Laravel, Bootstrap 5, and MySQL, delivering a responsive website with modern design, smooth shopping experience, and strong backend management.
Client Overview
- Client: Jorge (California-based small business owner)
- Business: Water filter systems and accessories
- Goal: Launch a professional online store with full admin control, secure checkout, and mobile-first design.
Project Objectives
- Deliver a visually appealing, brand-aligned website showcasing product benefits.
- Implement a fully integrated ecommerce flow — product catalog, cart, checkout, and payments.
- Enable Jorge to manage products, categories, inventory, orders, and customers via an admin panel.
- Ensure mobile responsiveness and strong performance targeting both desktop and mobile users.
- Optimize SEO for key terms like “water filter system California” to drive organic traffic.
Discovery & Market Research
We began with a strategy session to understand:
- Product lineup (pitchers, cartridge filters, whole-house systems)
- Unique selling points (e.g. multi-stage filtration, BPA-free materials)
- Target customers: homeowners, parents, eco-conscious families
- Competitors: other water-filter brands with sterile, modern design versus AwitAzul’s warm, lifestyle-focused vibe
From here, we defined the MVP feature set: product listings with benefits, an easy purchase path, secure payment flow, and backend controls.
Planning & Technology Stack
- Frontend: Bootstrap 5 and Laravel Blade for responsive, clean design
- Backend: Laravel MVC architecture with MySQL database
- Hosting: Scalable server (AWS or DigitalOcean per client preference)
- Payment Integration: Stripe or PayPal (client preference)
- Additional: SSL certificates, SMTP email confirmations
Design & UX Process
- Developed wireframes in Figma
- Designed key pages: homepage, product listing, product detail, checkout, cart, blog section
- Ensured high-contrast, accessible layout—clear CTAs, ample spacing, and easy navigation
- Included trust signals: certifications, user testimonials, “Why Buy From Us” section