SoftMoc - Hero Banner

 

SoftMoc Hero Banner Design Study

 

Desktop mockup

 

Project Overview

For this design test, I developed 4 different homepage hero banner concepts for SoftMoc across both desktop and mobile layouts. Each concept was created with a different marketing objective in mind, including seasonal promotions, product launches, and brand storytelling for HOKA. Why HOKA? Keep scrolling :)

Before starting the design process, I studied SoftMoc’s current website banners, typography system, layout structure, spacing, and promotional approach. The goal was to ensure each banner felt aligned with the existing SoftMoc brand identity while still introducing a fresh and elevated visual direction suitable for a modern footwear e-commerce experience.

 

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Mobile mockup

 
 

Mobile Version

 

Final Design Approach & Conclusion

Throughout this project, my design approach focused on balancing strong brand consistency with commercial effectiveness, while maintaining a modern athletic aesthetic and clean e-commerce presentation. Rather than creating four visually identical banners, I intentionally explored four distinct campaign directions to showcase versatility in promotional storytelling, seasonal marketing, product-focused visuals, and lifestyle-driven branding. Each concept was designed with a clear purpose — not only to create visually engaging content, but also to reflect how customers interact with retail experiences and make purchase decisions online.

As a senior designer with both visual and UI/UX experience, I believe strong design goes beyond aesthetics. A successful e-commerce banner should communicate clearly, guide attention through thoughtful visual hierarchy, and create an emotional connection that supports both engagement and conversion. Every design decision in this project was made with customer behaviour, shopping psychology, and brand positioning in mind.

Why I Chose HOKA?
I chose HOKA for this project for a personal reason as well. Running has always been an important part of my lifestyle — I run twice a week and regularly go on long trail runs every weekend. Because of my passion for running, HOKA felt like a natural brand choice for me. It is a brand I genuinely connect with, both from a performance perspective and through personal experience, which allowed me to approach this project with a deeper understanding of the audience, product, and lifestyle behind the brand.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this project and explore my design thinking. I truly appreciate your time, and thank you again for reading:)