Project Overview
A comprehensive solution to automate sales, purchasing, and financial recording processes.
Project Details
Project Name
BLANKSYS Hardware POS
Category
Cloud-based Point of Sales System
Target Users
Hardware stores, building materials, and engineering suppliers
Main Objectives
Automate sales, purchasing, and financial recording processes
Provide real-time business insights with interactive dashboards
Simplify inventory, customer, supplier, and transaction management
Team & Roles
Our team consisting of UI/UX Designer and Full Stack Developer.
Firdaus
UI/UX Designer
Responsible for user research, interface design, and optimal user experience.
- User Research & Analysis
- Wireframing & Prototyping
- Visual Design & Branding
- User Testing & Iteration
Joko
Full Stack Developer
Handles frontend and backend development as well as scalable system architecture implementation.
- Frontend Development
- Backend Development
- Database Design & Optimization
- DevOps & Deployment
Problems We Addressed
Challenges faced by hardware stores in managing thousands of SKUs and daily operations.
Inventory Complexity
Hardware stores have thousands of SKUs with retail/wholesale price variations that are difficult to manage manually.
Error-Prone Manual Systems
Manual systems are prone to errors and difficult to update prices and stock in real-time.
Slow Recording Process
Recording transactions, stock, and financial reports takes an extremely long time.
Lack of Integration
No integration between sales, purchasing, and accounting causes fragmented data.
Supplier Management
Difficulty in managing goods purchases from suppliers and tracking orders.
Manual Reporting
Creating financial and business reports is still done manually and is time-consuming.
Solutions & Key Features
Integrated system that addresses all problems with modern technology.
Dashboard
Real-time dashboard with informative and easy-to-understand data visualization for business performance monitoring.
Store Profile
Complete store profile settings with name, address, contact, logo, and automatic invoice templates.
Inventory
Complete inventory management with product data, categories, brands, units, multi-warehouse, and wholesale/retail pricing.
Customer & Seller
Comprehensive customer and customer group management, plus integrated seller/reseller data.
Sales
Fast sales transaction system, detailed sales history, and sales return management.
Purchases
Purchase Orders, Receive Orders, and Return Orders integrated with inventory management.
Design Process
Systematic methodology from research to implementation.
Research & Persona
In-depth research with 3 main methods to understand user needs and competitors.
User Interview
Direct Q&A with building store owners to understand pain points
Competitor Research
Analysis of Toqoo POS and Manager.io for feature and UX benchmarking
Brainstorming with AI
Discussion with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for optimal business flow
User Flow & System Concept
System flow design based on research findings with a structured approach.
Wireframe
Simple rough system design to visualize concepts, layouts, and data input flows.
User Interface Design
Creating BLANKSYS Hardware POS visual identity that aligns with functional needs and client aesthetics.
Design System
Using Shadcn UI for component consistency
Raleway as font for modern and readable feel
Color Palette
Prototyping
Interactive prototype with complete navigation and user scenario simulation for testing.
Interactive Components
- Category selection dropdown
- Pop-up modals for data input
- Page transition animations
Device Testing
- Desktop POS (cashier monitor)
- Tablet for portability
- Mobile responsive monitoring
User Testing
Design validation with real users before full development phase.
Participants
- 2 Building store owners
- 2 Store cashiers
- 1 Warehouse stock admin
Test Scenarios
- Adding items to inventory
- Sales transactions
- Creating daily reports
Metrics
- Task completion rate
- Time on task
- Error rate analysis
Tech Stack & Architecture
Modern technology and scalable architecture for optimal performance.
Gallery
Interface screenshots and BLANKSYS implementation in the field
Results & Conclusion
A system that has been successfully operating and providing real value
System Fully Operational
As of June 2025, BLANKSYS Hardware POS has been officially used by clients and runs smoothly.
Operational Efficiency
Process automation reduces recording time from hours to minutes
Real-time Insights
Dashboard provides full visibility into daily business performance
Client Satisfaction
Free maintenance for the first year with fast response for bug fixes