Under Auburn Skies

Lead Designer (Product Design, Research, Development)

Lead Designer (Product Design, Research, Development)

Problem:

The band Under Auburn Skies needed a digital presence that reflected their brand, handled order tracking and drop-shipping, and could scale as the band grew. Previous local band websites offered poor user experiences, confusing navigation, and did not support band growth or merchandising.

Website traffic increased by 88%

Online orders have more than doubled

Online orders have nearly doubled compared to the previous 90 days

70% increase in conversions

Solution:

The new site was custom-designed to unite merchandise, streaming, tour info, and order management into a cohesive experience. Competitive research with top genre bands, combined with structured user feedback collection, informed the design and feature set.

No

CTA

Poor

usability

Poor

usability

Poor

usability

Story

telling

Story

telling

Clear

CTA

Clear

CTA

Clear

CTA

Design process:

Started with a market and competitor analysis to establish best practices for music/band sites, then worked iteratively with the band to ensure needs were met at every phase. The site prioritized showcasing music, easy access to merch, and included an industry-ready Electronic Press Kit (EPK). Feedback was gathered post-launch through site surveys, analytics, and user interviews to enable rapid and ongoing improvements.

Key features:

  • Music-first homepage—easy streaming for fans

  • Built-in merchandise sales, order tracking, and drop-shipping

  • Clear tour/showcase information for fans and industry professionals

  • Electronic Press Kit to support outreach

  • Flexible, scalable platform for future band growth

Impact:

  • Streamlined music and merch discovery, supporting fan engagement

  • Foundation for scalable fan interaction and sales as the band grows

  • Ongoing, data-driven improvements established via real fan/user feedback

Website traffic increased by 88%

Online orders have more than doubled

70% increase in conversions

Let's create together

Let's create together

Let's create together

Let's create together

Let's create together

Let's create together