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locationhero — Locations for photoshoots & film productions

locationhero is a platform that connects location providers with photographers and filmmakers in Germany. It allows users to search for and book locations for photo shoots and film productions, with a variety of filters available to refine their search.

What we did

  • Migration
  • UI/UX
  • Custom Theme
  • Custom Backend App
  • Optimization
  • Product Development
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The challenge

Despite its unique concept connecting venue providers with creative professionals, locationhero was initially hampered by a fragmented and difficult-to-navigate platform. This likely led to frustration for venue owners trying to manage their listings and for creative professionals trying to find and book suitable spaces. The lack of a centralized and intuitive system hindered user adoption, efficient data management, and ultimately the platform's ability to facilitate successful bookings and grow its community.

What we delivered

We delivered a full-service solution for locationhero that addressed key usability and management challenges. This included a customized admin panel for centralized data management, a specially adapted Shopify theme for a consistent website, and a smooth migration from the legacy platform. We implemented advanced search and filtering features via a Shopify app. We also redesigned the booking flow, hosted the checkout with all required calculations, and integrated Stripe as a reliable payment gateway. Additionally, we optimized email communication for user engagement and ensured clear transaction notifications, resulting in a robust, user-friendly platform designed for efficient management and a streamlined booking experience.

locationhero

Screens from the live storefront, on desktop and mobile.

  • locationhero homepage on laptop and phone with a search bar and the featured location Eugen

    Home

  • locationhero offer page on laptop and phone with city tabs and a grid of bookable locations in Berlin

    Offer page for locations

  • Open filter panel on laptop and phone with category and amenity checkboxes layered over the search results

    Location filters

  • locationhero location page for Abram, a loft in Berlin, with a photo gallery, motif tabs, and a map, on laptop and phone

    Location page

  • My Account area on laptop and phone with a booking history table and tabs for pinboards, address, and account information

    My Account page

  • Search results page on laptop and phone with active filters and seven location results in Berlin

    Search results page

  • Custom admin dashboard on laptop with key figures for locations, bookings, and commission, plus a booking requests table

    App Dashboard

  • Booking table in the admin area on laptop with status, customer, location, date, price, and supplier for each booking

    Booking table page

  • Booking details page in the admin area on laptop with an order summary, offer details, and customer information

    Booking details page

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