Case Study
Mercato Place
Redefining Material Sampling
for Design Professionals
Mercato Place is a specialized digital marketplace designed to simplify how architects,
interior designers, and specifiers discover and order material samples. Built to eliminate fragmented sourcing processes,
the platform centralizes curated samples from leading brands into one streamlined ecosystem.
Design Technology
Digital Marketplace InnovationSimplifying the Material Discovery
& Sampling Process
Mercato Place was developed with clear industry-focused goals
Centralize Sample Access
Provide a single digital hub for multi-brand material discovery
Streamline Ordering Workflow
Enable designers to request samples efficiently
Improve Brand Visibility
Offer manufacturers structured digital showcase pages
Enhance Industry Connectivity
Strengthen collaboration between suppliers and specifiers
The Challenge
Fragmented Sourcing | Time-Consuming Requests | Limited Visibility
Before Mercato Place, design professionals sourced material samples through
scattered vendor websites, emails, and offline coordination, leading to inefficiencies.
Disconnected Supplier Channels
Designers had to visit multiple sources for samples
Manual & Repetitive Ordering
Requesting samples required time-intensive coordination
Limited Real-Time Information
Difficulty comparing brands and tracking sample availability
A unified, curated digital marketplace was essential to modernize the sampling experience.
Curated Marketplace Development Framework
A strategic approach blending user-centric design and supplier integration
Industry Research & Workflow Mapping
Understanding A&D sampling challenges and user behavior
Platform Architecture & Brand Integration
Creating a scalable system for multi-brand onboarding
Better Experience Through Iteration
Refining search, filtering, and ordering experience through feedback
Comprehensive Digital Sampling Marketplace
Mercato Place is a web-based platform that digitizes the complete material discovery
and sample ordering lifecycle — from browsing to fulfillment coordination.
Curated Multi-Brand Sample Catalog
Curated Multi-Brand Sample Catalog
DCentralized access to fabric, textile, and material samples from leading manufacturers
Integrated Sample Ordering System
Integrated Sample Ordering System
Consolidated workflow enabling multi-brand requests in a
single transaction
Advanced Search & Filtering Tools
Narrow results by application,
performance, and brand
Brand Showcase Pages
Dedicated digital profiles for manufacturers
and distributors
Order Tracking & Fulfillment
Structured system to manage sample
logistics efficiently
Implementation Approach
Marketplace Launch & Growth Strategy
Phased rollout ensuring supplier onboarding and user adoption
Functional Highlights
Designed for Modern Architecture & Design Workflows
Centralized Sample Library
A curated collection of material samples from trusted brands in one platform.
Multi-Brand Ordering System
Request samples from multiple manufacturers easily.
Advanced Filtering Discovery Tools
Refine material search based on specifications, application
Brand Partnership Pages
Manufacturers showcase product portfolios, trends, and company information.
Secure Account Access
Dedicated accounts for design professionals to manage sample history and requests.
Order Coordination & Tracking
Structured management of sample fulfillment and delivery tracking.
Scalable Marketplace Infrastructure
Built to onboard new brands and expand product categories seamlessly.
Efficiency| Visibility | Industry Connectivity
Mercato Place delivered measurable improvements in material sourcing workflows
Reduced Sample Sourcing Time
Designers access multiple brands from a single platform.
Improved Workflow Efficiency
Consolidated ordering eliminates repetitive coordination.
Enhanced Brand Exposure
Suppliers gain structured visibility within the A&D ecosystem.
Stronger Industry Collaboration
Platform strengthens supplier-specifier relationships digitally.
