Product Search

Objective

Define the minimum requirements for the product search flow within the catalog, ensuring a fast, accessible, and efficient search experience that increases the likelihood of users finding the items they need.

Insights

• Search must account for synonyms and minor spelling variations to optimize results.

• Search architecture must prioritize performance, even with large product datasets.

• The behavior must be responsive and accessible across all screen sizes and device types.

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Search Field

01 - Search input field on home screen

Must be clearly visible and accessible, with a placeholder example and magnifying glass icon. When focused, it must navigate to a dedicated search screen.

Mandatory:

The search field must always be visible at the top of the catalog screen.

Recommended:

Support voice search or screen reader accessibility.

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Active Search Screen

02 - Expanded search bar

Must retain focus and allow continuous text input

03 - Search history

Should show recently searched terms with a “Clear all” option

Mandatory:

History must be stored locally and never display sensitive data.

Recommended:

Order results by frequency of use or seasonality.

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Suggestions and Relevant Results

04 - Popular suggestions

Must be displayed below the search bar, including image, name, category, and price of each product. Add-to-cart action Results must include a direct add-to-cart button (cart icon clearly visible on the right)

Mandatory:

Must allow immediate action on the suggested item, without requiring navigation to product details.

Recommended:

Display stock availability and product variants, if applicable.

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Filtered Search Results Screen

05 - Dynamic filters

Must allow sorting by criteria such as “Most Popular”, “Lowest Price”, “All”

06 - Result list

Each product must display: image, name, category, price, stock, and visible add-to-cart button

Mandatory:

The list must support infinite scrolling or pagination, with performance optimization.

Recommended:

Highlight matching search terms in the results.

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Mandatory Messages

• When no results are found:

  No products found for “{term}”. Try a different keyword or adjust your filters.

• When connection is unstable:

  Unable to load results. Please check your internet connection.

Expected Behaviors

• Typing into the search field must update results dynamically (predictive suggestions).

• Filter buttons must retain their active state and allow combined criteria (e.g., popular + cheapest).

• Search must work independently of the previously selected category.

• The input field should support quick correction and automatically clear when exiting the search interface.