REDESIGN WEBSITE, DESIGN SYSTEM — 2023

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Genesis

About the Project

Genesis needed more than a new website—it needed a digital flagship that felt as elevated as its vehicles. We reimagined Genesis.com as a premium, progressive, and distinctly human expression of the brand.

My role

A Lead designer through the end-to-end process: discovery, user research, requirements, design, testing, and support through the launch

Team

Chelsea Andrews — Group Creative Director
Todd Zerger — Group Experience Director
Caitlin Bauler — Creative Director
Dan Bennis — Creative Director (Copy)


Goals

Create a modern luxury experience that would redefine how customers discover, explore, configure, and purchase Genesis vehicles online.


The Problem

The existing experience prioritized vehicle information over brand expression. It lacked the emotional storytelling, visual sophistication, and cohesive system needed to differentiate Genesis in the luxury automotive market and support its evolving digital ecosystem.

Before

The Solution

We created an intuitive, story-led experience combining cinematic motion, editorial depth, and a design system rooted in white space and restraint. From immersive vehicle pages to seamless build-and-buy flows, every interaction was designed to feel elevated, effortless, and beautifully considered.

After

Screenshots of a car manufacturer's mobile app showing different features. The first screen displays a collection of SUVs with a promotional message. The second screen shows details of a blue electric car, including its price and options. The third screen allows customization of a blue car's colors and interior options.

Outcome

The largest increase ever recorded in J.D. Power’s 2024 Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study.

The redesigned Genesis.com transformed digital interest into meaningful action, strengthening consumer sentiment and driving more qualified leads from online discovery to the showroom. Built as a scalable platform, it established a cohesive foundation for future brand touchpoints while bringing Genesis’s distinctive vision of modern luxury to life.