I had used Shopify before with a basic level of knowledge, but in this role it became essential to fully understand the platform. I learned its strengths, limitations, and how design decisions can shape the customer journey. Just as importantly, I saw that UI and UX are not only about the shopper experience but also about making the platform intuitive for store owners to manage. This allowed me to create websites that looked polished while working smoothly for both sides.

Learning Shopify’s Polaris design system was the next step. At first it seemed like a set of ready-made tools, but I came to see it as a framework that shapes how apps and websites fit together. Understanding Polaris in detail made it possible to design experiences that are consistent, user-friendly, and flexible enough to reflect the unique needs of each brand.

I spent time learning how the Shopify back office works and how the admin connects with the design layer. Understanding how components interact and stack gave me a clearer view of how every design choice impacts the day-to-day running of a store.

Beyond creating something visually clean and polished, I focused on how Shopify’s schema and nested elements work under the hood. By structuring components in a flexible way, please see a very brief example below.