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Skarlet Aesthetics

Modern e-commerce store for handcrafted ceramic artistry. Headless architecture with Medusa.js backend and Next.js 15 storefront for optimal performance and SEO.

Next.js 15Medusa.jsPostgreSQLTypeScriptTailwind

Context

Artisan E-Commerce Challenge

Independent ceramic artists struggle with generic e-commerce platforms that don't showcase their craftsmanship properly. Traditional solutions lack the flexibility needed to tell a compelling brand story while maintaining high performance and SEO.

Generic templates failing to capture artistic uniqueness

Poor performance affecting user experience and conversions

Limited customization options for product presentations

High costs and technical complexity of custom solutions

Problem

Need for Flexible, Performance-First E-Commerce

Artisan businesses require e-commerce platforms that balance aesthetic presentation with technical excellence. The solution must be maintainable, scalable, and provide complete control over the customer experience.

Headless architecture implementation for maximum flexibility

Optimizing performance while maintaining rich visuals

Building intuitive content management for non-technical users

Ensuring mobile-first responsive design for all devices

Approach

Headless Commerce with Modern Stack

Developed a full-stack e-commerce platform using headless architecture, combining Medusa.js for robust backend commerce and Next.js 15 for performant, elegant frontend. Focus on developer experience and end-user satisfaction.

Implementation Steps

1

Implemented headless architecture with decoupled frontend/backend

2

Built server-side rendering with Next.js 15 for optimal SEO

3

Created reusable UI component library with shadcn/ui

4

Integrated real-time cart management with TanStack Query

5

Designed minimalist Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic

Technologies Used

Next.js 15React 18Medusa.js 2.0PostgreSQLTypeScriptTailwind CSSshadcn/uiFramer MotionReact Hook FormZod

Impact

Enhanced Shopping Experience & Performance

The platform delivers exceptional performance scores and user experience, combining artistic presentation with technical excellence. The headless architecture enables rapid iterations and feature additions.

98/100
Lighthouse Score
< 1.2s
Page Load Time
95+
Mobile Performance
100/100
SEO Score
100/100
Accessibility Score
Optimized
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