How annoying is it to receive irrelevant information from a brand that you have previously shopped with ? It can make you feel under valued and invisible, and in today's busy world, a big waste of time. A friend who is a single career oriented personality feels miffed when receiving sentimental communication about mother's day and baby goods from her beloved luxury mall. A conservative shopper who always buys relaxed fit and full length workout gear would second guess the bra

I have always found customer journey mapping workshops magical. When you start facilitating a workshop with a client you have no idea what will emerge. The team always gives you the perception that they know what their customer wants, so in my early days as a designer I would be always hopeful that these four hours together would be valuable. I can’t believe I ever doubted the process, because having conducted several of these workshops for clients I can say, the output is al

Design thinking meets Luxury! It's a growing trend for brands to seek human centered tools to help deliver great customer experiences.

As shoppers it’s a common practice to browse online, and then drop into the store for a trial, especially if it’s a high value purchase. Imagine if we could alert the store with a click to keep shortlisted items ready for us to try in store, with confirmation that the items are in stock. When we arrive at the store, without a wait, we are greeted by name and shown a curated selection based on our online browsing history. We have the option to purchase in store and have the pr

Clients often ask me how customer experience differs from marketing as a function, and I find the best way to explain the difference is by elaborating on the customer journey view. Marketers certainly try to understand the customer and finds ways to attract them through attention grabbing campaigns, events and targeted brand messaging. Customer Experience examines how customers are experiencing the brand at every moment. The scope involves every micro and even mundane custom

Chats are often seen as reactive customer service tools rather than opportunities to acquire, engage and connect with customers. When it comes to luxury brands, effectively using chat to meet customer expectations becomes even more critical. Let's delve into three key aspects of chat: moving from reactive to proactive, performing as a sales tool and personalising customer interaction. Elevate chat from reactive to proactive Nothing frustrates a customer more than not being ab