Catalog Browse & Search Experience

How should users find gear in the global catalog?

A

Search-First

Global Catalog
Bikepacking Bags Waterproof Ultralight Sim Racing Wheels
Type to search or click tags to filter
Revelate Designs Pika
Handlebar Bag
โ˜… 4.6
128g $85 24 owners
bikepacking handlebar waterproof
Apidura Racing HB Pack
Handlebar Bag
โ˜… 4.4
105g $72 18 owners
bikepacking handlebar ultralight

Pros

  • Natural language friendly
  • Fast for users who know what they want
  • Tags as quick filters below search

Cons

  • Empty state can feel blank
  • Browsing requires typing first
B

Browse-First with Search

Global Catalog
Popular Categories
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Bags
342 items
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Shelter
128 items
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Sim Gear
89 items
Trending
Revelate Designs Pika
128g ยท $85 ยท โ˜… 4.6
24 owners
Fanatec DD Pro
2.4kg ยท $350 ยท โ˜… 4.8
31 owners

Pros

  • Great for discovery โ€” see what's popular
  • Categories give structure without complexity
  • Never an empty state

Cons

  • More complex landing page
  • Categories need curation