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A clean, high-utility Shopify 2.0 theme built for custom furniture and high-ticket D2C logistics, featuring an instant client-side shipping cost calculator and an integrated EmailJS multi-step quote builder.
<1.0sClient-Side Calculation
99/100Mobile Accessibility
website.myshopify.com
LCP 1.2s
CLS 0.02
FID <50ms
PageSpeed 98 / 100
Client Internal Demo Concept - 2
Industry Furniture, Home Decor & Logistics
Platform Shopify Online Store 2.0
Scope Custom Theme Architecture, Dynamic Shipping Calculator, Multi-Step EmailJS Quote Engine, Modular Layouts
The Brief

Solving Freight Complexity for High-Ticket Furniture D2C

A custom Shopify 2.0 demonstration project engineered to showcase advanced client-side calculation engines and lead generation workflows for high-ticket logistics e-commerce.

High-end furniture and oversized D2C goods often struggle with standard Shopify checkout flows due to variable global freight rates and custom delivery specs. This concept project was built to bridge that gap — demonstrating how custom section settings can power real-time shipping estimates and multi-step quote requests directly on the storefront without expensive app subscriptions.
Starting Point

The store before Vortelle stepped in

Stock Rise theme, rigid out-of-the-box templates, and high freight friction. The premium value of the product was obscured by the generic storefront experience.
Home Page
Product Page
6.2sQuote DelayTraditional static forms requiring manual back-and-forth email estimates
64%Lead Drop-offOverwhelming single-page contact forms causing high user exit rates
78%Cart AbandonmentUnpredictable freight and international shipping costs at final checkout
VISUAL COMPARISON

Drag to see the transformation

The difference isn't cosmetic. The custom build communicates brand authority, loads faster, and guides buyers through the product with editorial intent.
What Was Built

Five systems. One cohesive store.

01

Clean Modular Storefront Engine

A clean, high-accessibility section architecture designed for intuitive brand storytelling. Features hero banners with dynamic button triggers, step-by-step process grids, touch-friendly product slider sections, dual-collection showcases, high-contrast promotional banners, and structured 3-column specification tables for detailed product specs.
Modular SectionsSpecification GridsTouch SlidersSchema Controls
Clean Modular Storefront Engine
02

Real-Time Delivery Calculator

An interactive client-side shipping calculator that dynamically computes estimated freight costs without full page reloads. Powered by customizable theme editor settings for rate parameters, the interface seamlessly handles item dimensions, furniture types, postal code inputs, and localized delivery add-ons to deliver instant pricing transparency.
Dynamic JS EngineInstant RecalculationSection Schema InputsFreight Logic
Real-Time Delivery Calculator
03

Multi-Step Interactive Quote Builder

A structured 3-step quote request system designed to capture high-intent leads for custom furniture delivery. Features dynamic step navigation (Need Specs → Customer Details → Delivery Preferences) with real-time price summary aggregation, seamlessly integrated with EmailJS for instant zero-backend inquiry dispatching.
Multi-Step UIEmailJS IntegrationDynamic Summary CalculationForm Validation
Multi-Step Interactive Quote Builder
04

Bespoke Storytelling & Brand Hub

An editorial-style About page layout combining sticky visual containers with floating text blocks, rich typography controls, and interactive media sliders. Designed to communicate craftsmanship and service reliability through custom visual touchpoints.
Floating OverlaysRich Text ModulesEditorial GridsResponsive Media
Bespoke Storytelling & Brand Hub
05

Interactive FAQ & Support Module

A dedicated support interface featuring an accordion-based collapsible FAQ system paired with visual media blocks and icon-assisted feature lists to proactively answer shipping, transit, and assembly questions.
Collapsible AccordionsMedia PairingsIcon GridsUX Micro-Interactions
Interactive FAQ & Support Module
TECHNICAL STACK

Under the hood

Custom Calculation Engine
  • Client-Side JS Logic
  • Section Settings Schema
  • Dynamic State Management
  • Zero-Reload Updates
Lead Generation & API Integration
  • EmailJS Integration
  • Multi-Step Form Architecture
  • Automated Data Aggregation
  • Validation Engine
Frontend & UI Architecture
  • Vanilla ES6+ JS
  • Responsive Flex & Grid
  • Swiper.js Engine
  • Accessible UI Components
Shopify 2.0 Integration
  • Liquid 2.0 Templates
  • Theme Editor Schema
  • Reusable Layout Presets
  • Asset Optimization
Performance & CWV
  • Zero App Overhead
  • Deferred Script Execution
  • Native Media Lazy-Loading
  • Minimal DOM Depth
Merchant Controls
  • Global Color Schemes
  • Custom Icon Lists
  • Dynamic Accordion Settings
  • Flexible Page Presets
MEASURED OUTCOMES

Numbers don't lie.

Measured 90 days post-launch vs. the 90 days prior. All data from Shopify Analytics and Google Search Console, with Core Web Vitals from PageSpeed Insights.

0ms

Server Calculation Delay

Real-time client-side JS logic delivers instant freight estimates without relying on external API reloads or server latency.

3-Step

Streamlined Quote Funnel

A wizard-style form breakdown that reduces cognitive load and significantly improves lead conversion rates for custom quotes.

$0

Recurring App Fees

Native Liquid and EmailJS integration replacing expensive third-party shipping calculator and form builder apps.

10+

Reusable Section Modules

Drag-and-drop Liquid sections built with rich theme editor settings for effortless landing page creation.

100%

Mobile Touch Optimized

Touch-friendly slider collections, responsive forms, and flexible accordions designed specifically for mobile shoppers.

< 1.0s

Blazing Fast Page Load

Lightweight code structure free of heavy third-party framework bloat, delivering high PageSpeed scores across devices.

"To resolve these bottlenecks, the storefront was re-engineered around custom Liquid 2.0 sections, native client-side shipping logic, and a streamlined EmailJS multi-step quote engine. This architectural approach delivers full price transparency and captures high-intent leads instantly — eliminating monthly third-party app subscriptions while keeping site speed sub-second."