Boosted trust & sales for CBD E‑Commerce brand

MY ROLE
Brand Experience Designer
TEAM
Part of several teams
TIME FRAME
2019 – 2021
Try The CBD is a Colorado-based wellness brand offering high-quality, lab-tested CBD products. From oils and gummies to topicals and vapes, the company focuses on transparency, clean sourcing, and natural healing – but their digital experience didn’t reflect that yet.
I joined as a Brand Experience Designer to help elevate their visual identity, improve the website, and create more aligned touchpoints across marketing, content, and customer engagement.


The problem
Try The CBD had a broad product catalog but struggled with low conversions due to trust issues in a sensitive industry.
Users needed clarity around quality, safety, and third-party lab results. The website felt generic, lacking emotional connection and credibility.
My approach
User research & Trust mapping
- Analyzed customer behavior through website analytics and user reviews
- Identified concerns around lab testing, product potency, and trust – common in CBD users
Rebrand & Visual Identity Overhaul
- Introduced softer, natural color palettes and approachable imagery
- Revamped brand messaging to emphasize quality, transparency, and customer care
UX-First Site Redesign
- Centralized “Lab Results” hub and third-party certificates for transparency
- Streamlined product listings with intuitive filters, FAQ sections, and quick view features
Customer Trust Signals
- Integrated user testimonials (“from 6,449 reviews”) and third-party ratings
- Added trust badges (certificates, CO₂ extraction, money‑back guarantee)
Iterative launch & Optimization
- Monitored conversion rates and collected ongoing user feedback
- Continuously refined CTAs, page layouts, and highlight features

Reflections
- +25% increase in conversion rate (year-over-year post-relaunch)
- +15% longer session duration with trust-focused content blocks
- >150% growth in newsletter sign-ups via optimized lead magnet placement