Craigslist UX/UI Redesign

Overview

This project focused on redesigning Craigslist to improve usability, navigation, and overall user experience while maintaining its core functionality as a classifieds platform.

Problem

Craigslist has remained largely unchanged for years, resulting in poor visual hierarchy, overwhelming text-based layouts, and inefficient navigation. Users often struggle to quickly find relevant categories or listings.

Goal

Redesign the interface to improve clarity, accessibility, and efficiency while preserving the simplicity that makes Craigslist recognizable.

My Role

UX Designer — research, wireframing, prototyping, and evaluation.

Key UX Issues Identified

Poor visual hierarchy: Important actions are not emphasized
Cluttered interface: Too many links with no structure
Navigation difficulty: Users must scan excessively
Outdated design patterns: Lacks modern usability standards

Weekly Progress

Below is a breakdown of how this redesign evolved throughout the semester:

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13

Before vs After

Below is a comparison between the original Craigslist interface and our redesigned version focused on usability and visual clarity.

Original Interface

Dense text layout with minimal hierarchy, making navigation and scanning difficult for users.

Redesigned Interface

Improved layout with clear hierarchy, grouped categories, and better visual structure for faster navigation.