2021 / Innovatika /
Initial Challenge:
This project focused on improving the online payment experience by understanding and addressing behavioral barriers to cashless payments. Our key objectives were to:
- Understand how e-commerce users behave when selecting payment options
- Identify factors influencing the choice of payment methods
- Recognize barriers and motivators for using cashless payments
- Design a solution that would address the needs of three distinct stakeholder groups
The Method:
We followed a Design Thinking approach, starting with in-depth user research and finishing with a strategic assessment of high-potential solution areas. Our process included:
Prioritizing solution directions based on value to users and feasibility for business
- Mapping pain points and customer behaviors
- Creating user segments/personas (e.g., “Preventive Patricia” and “Traditional Tadeusz”)
- Analyzing customer feedback, fears, and habits around online payments
- Identifying the most pressing concerns (e.g., data security, failed deliveries, and low trust in new methods)

The Solution:
The final concept focused on three core solution areas:
- Building trust in online payments – addressing user fears and increasing confidence
- Enhancing the payment gateway interface – redesigning the payment selection screen for better clarity and flow
- Improving communication around deferred payments – helping users understand how and when they will be charged
The solution was visualized with screen prototypes and tested through scenario-based validation.
My Involvement:
Role: Service Designer & Innovation Consultant
I played a central role in the project as:
- Facilitator of co-creation and decision-making processes
- Analyst interpreting user research and behavioral patterns
- Strategist helping define solution directions aligned with business and user needs
- Idea Generator contributing to concept development and interface design
I also co-developed user personas and collaborated closely on prototyping the redesigned payment interface.