Building a seamless 360° customer ecosystem
Cell C
Domain
Telecom CX Transformation
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Year:
2018


Project Description:
Cell C, a major telecom provider, engaged in this project to improve the usability and performance of its digital platforms across web and mobile. The project focused on optimizing high-impact user journeys such as plan discovery, onboarding, and checkout. Conducted over a multi-phase timeline, the scope included end-to-end UX - from research and analysis to interaction design and validation. The primary goal was to reduce friction, simplify complex decision-making, and improve conversion rates and customer satisfaction.
This project was initiated to address key usability challenges that were leading to user drop-offs and inefficient navigation. With increasing competition in the telecom space, delivering a seamless, intuitive, and mobile-first experience became critical to business success. What makes this project significant is its strong foundation in research and data, combined with a systems-thinking approach to solving complex, large-scale UX problems.
To tackle these challenges, a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods was used, including usability testing, journey mapping, and behavioral analysis. Insights were translated into iterative design solutions, continuously validated through testing. Constraints such as legacy systems and business dependencies were carefully navigated through scalable design patterns and phased implementation strategies, ensuring minimal disruption while driving measurable impact.
The outcome was a streamlined and user-centric experience that improved engagement, reduced drop-offs, and enhanced overall usability. The project demonstrates the power of research-driven, AI-informed design in delivering scalable, high-impact solutions. Visual artifacts such as journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes can further illustrate the transformation and bring the process to life.
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Estimated Completion: March 27, 2026