Case Study


Brand refresh & global ecom build for the world’s leading brain sensing wearable.

Interaxon, Muse

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Details

Overview

From 2018-2021, We took lead on everything Muse. From the creative direction, brand and content refresh, to brand storytelling, marketing and user experience. We worked directly with the CEO, VP of marketing, and their small but zealous marketing dept. We helped manage every facet of the new ecommerce build, from the nitty gritty - setup and configuration, tech stack planning, store and product strategy - to leading our design and development teams through execution. In result, upon launch the site achieved sales targets within the first few hours, crushing ROI and sales objectives as well as giving Muse an ecom platform, design language and strategic vision for years to come.


Technology

Headless

Shopify Plus

WP CMS

Industry

Health & Wellness

Consumer Electronics

Retail

Services

Brand

Ecommerce

Strategy

Content & Marketing

Client

Interaxon, Muse

2018-2021

Premium

Experience

Design

Challenge


On the one hand, Muse needed to articulate a high-value product packed with innovative technology that far surpassed anything in its space. On the other hand, they needed to introduce it to the world and convince customers of it’s unique benefits. Our challenge was to find harmony between these contrasting objectives and establish a creative vision that connected every single touch point through a visual story and experience.

Screenshots of a website featuring wearable tech and a woman wearing AR glasses, showcasing product and user images.

See the before shots of Muse’s brand & website: Home Page Product Page

Process & Management


The engagement begun with the highly anticipated arrival of the all new Muse 2.

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To achieve these objectives with a fast approaching deadline, we needed to run point on project management while being agile when establishing our weekly sprints, resulting in a project delivered on time and within budget.


Our design approach, process and methods have been implemented, tested and refined since 2007. What's more, this process is practiced by some of the world’s leading digital organizations including Google, Meta, IDEO, McKinsey & Co, and validated by the world’s most prestigious institutions. Harvard Business Review called our way of working “the process to follow.”*

How we work

Development


By leveraging Shopify Plus we created a custom theme and UX without limitations.

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Micro interactions built to convert.

We carefully consider colour schemes, typography, and visual hierarchy to ensure easy readability and visual appeal. Additionally, we incorporate responsive design elements, making the ecommerce page accessible and user-friendly across various devices. By leveraging best UX practices, we create ecommerce pages and interactions that offer a seamless and enjoyable online shopping experience for our clients' customers.

Online store checkout page showing a Muse 2 device priced at $299, with quantity set to 2, and a woman using her phone.
A woman wearing wireless earbuds and a headband, looking at her smartphone, promoting Muse meditation device.
A website showing a wearable device called Muse for meditation and relaxation, with product details, media mentions, and images of a woman using the device.

Content & Multimedia


In-studio

& BTS

Creative
Vision


Creating a story that seamlessly intertwines technology and humanity is an exhilarating endeavor. It allows for exploration of the evolving relationship between humans and the digital world. By intertwining the two, we can delve into the essential questions of our existence - Who are we in this digital age? How does technology shape our identities, relationships, and ambitions while living seamlessly out of sight? Through intricately weaving both elements, we can create narratives that showcase the potential for technological advancements to enhance our lives while also shining a light on the importance of preserving human connection, emotions, and values. These stories serve as a reminder that technology is a tool that can both empower and challenge us, often blurring the lines between the innovation of machines and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Art Direction
& Production

Creative vision and art direction play a pivotal role in bringing a project to life. It involves envisioning a distinctive concept and carefully crafting the visual elements that will communicate and captivate the audience. Creative vision is the driving force behind every design decision, guiding the artist through the artistic process.

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A man with glasses and a beard sits on a white table, watching a video on a TV screen. The TV displays a person with gray hair talking calmly. Two other people are partially visible in the background in a room with bright lighting and white walls.

From studio to code… and then some.

At Harley Oliver, we are experts in producing engaging multimedia content for social media and seamlessly coding it into a captivating website experience. Our team of skilled designers and developers collaborates to create visually stunning graphics, videos, and animations that are tailor-made for social media platforms. We understand the importance of incorporating responsive design, smooth transitions, and intuitive user interfaces when coding the content into a website. By ensuring compatibility across different devices and browsers, we enable our clients to reach a wider audience and maximize their online presence. Whether it's interactive infographics, immersive storytelling, or dynamic social media feeds, our multimedia content and website experiences are designed to leave a lasting impact on your audience.

A woman with long dark hair tied back, wearing wireless earbuds, a black fitness headband, and athletic tank top, stands in front of a photography backdrop with studio lighting.
A makeup artist applying makeup to a woman in front of a circular ring light in a well-lit dressing room.
A person’s hand reaching towards a pair of wireless smart glasses on a white surface with a plain background.

Ecommerce essentials

In the realm of e-commerce, compelling product content plays a pivotal role in capturing the attention and trust of online shoppers. Effective product descriptions, high-resolution images, and engaging videos transport users beyond the virtual realm and provide them with an incredibly immersive and dynamic in-store experience. Just as a well-designed brick-and-mortar store evokes an emotional connection with its visitors through appealing displays, interactive product demonstrations, and knowledgeable staff, the art of effective product content in e-commerce aims to replicate such experiences.

A pair of Muse smart glasses with a sleek black and gray design, resting on a white surface against a light gray background.
A Muse brand wireless headphone resting on a white surface with a plain white background.
Close-up of a modern, sleek, gray virtual reality headset with a blue LED light on the top edge, set against a white background.
Black and gray virtual reality or mixed reality headset with the brand name "muse" on the side, placed on a white surface with a plain white background.

By employing product content that is informative, visually captivating, and effectively showcases every aspect of the product, users can feel confident in their purchasing decisions as if they were physically examining the item in-store. This level of engagement ultimately enhances customer satisfaction and drives conversions by bridging the gap between the online shopping experience and the palpable touch-and-feel nature of traditional in-store experiences.

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Recognition & Results


Honouring the
best of the internet since 1997.

Webby Awards – People’s Voice Award Winner

Close-up of a silver award trophy with multiple stacked metallic rings and an engraved plaque, awarded for the 2019 People's Voice Award for mobile and voice connected products and wearables, presented to Ben Leoni by Choose Muse and Harley Oliver.
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Innovation of the year honouree.

Consumer Electronic Show – Muse wins Innovation of the year honouree

Trade show booth featuring Muse brain sensing headbands, with display screens showing product demonstrations, and attendees observing and engaging with the exhibits.
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Meet the people who made it happen!

Learn more about Harley Oliver →

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Deliverables & Services


Strategy

Discovery Research

User Research

Content Strategy

Product Research

Competitor Analysis

In Studio

Product Shots

Model & product shots

Video segments

Project Management

Ecom Logistics & setup

Catalogue Management

Project Management

Model & Talent Management

Task Assignments

Creative briefing

Lifestyle Photography

Location Scouting

Model Casting

Set and prop management

Design

Creative Direction

Moodboards

User interface

User Experience

Production

Scheduling & Planning

Creative Direction

Art Direction

Brand Guide

Scheduling

Development

CMS Customization

Front-end Development

Feature Development

Theme Development

Marketing

Marketing funnel integration

Strategy Implementation

Social Media

Content Implementation

Deployment

Quality Assurance

Testing

Mobile Responsive