Online configurators need to evolve from tools into guided, intelligent entry points - active experiences that catch and hold attention, while adapting fluidly to user needs.
“Ferrari Dreambuilder is an unofficial AI-first configurator experience where the interaction is not based on buttons, but on a relationship with an intelligent, multimodal agent. The agent guides, suggests, and adapts — not just based on configuration logic, but on human emotion, style, and intent.”
Metric | Current Baseline | Target Benchmark | Source / Notes |
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Global web traffic share | Just Desktop | ||
~40% traffic share | |||
Mobile + Desktop | |||
100% traffic share | [StatCounter | ||
Global Stats](https://gs.statcounter.com/platform-market-share/desktop-mobile) | |||
Bounce rate reduction for luxury e-commerce | 50% - caused by frustrating UX | ||
35% - no long load times and choice overload | **Similarweb** | ||
Contentsquare | |||
Total conversion rate | Just Desktop | ||
~1.92% | |||
Mobile + Desktop | |||
1.92 + 1.74 = 3.66% | InbyBob | ||
Cross-Device shopping completion | |||
Impossible by default | Enabling multi-device user flow - preferred by 60% of users | Reuters |
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Total Conversion Rate Calculation Before 4.8% (Desktop) x 40% (Traffic) = 1.92% Total Conversion
After [4.8% (Desktop) x 40% (Traffic)] + [2.9.% (Mobile) x 60% (Traffic)] = 1.92 + 1.74% = 3.66% → source - InbyBob
This shows a potential 90% increase in the total blended conversion rate.
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Function | Tool | Tool's Role for the Project | Costs |
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Prototyping / UI/UX | Figma | To create and manage the high-fidelity UI/UX design and prototype. | Free tier available; paid plans start at $12/month. |
Frontend Site | Framer | To build the live, production-ready website and frontend interface. | Free tier with limitations; costs increase with custom domains and features. |
Hosting & Storage | Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google Cloud Storage (GCS) | To host the website, handle database storage, and serve media assets globally. | Free tiers available with limits; pay-per-use pricing. |
Multimodal AI Agent | Preferred: Gemini API, Vertex AI | ||
Alternative: OpenAI GPT API | To power the AI-driven chatbot and handle complex, real-time requests for information and guidance. | Preferred: | |
Free base. | |||
Alternative: | |||
Free base. | |||
Voice Synthesis | Preferred: Google Cloud Text-to-Speech | ||
Alternative: ElevenLabs, Resemble.ai | To generate high-quality voice-over content for the product tutorial. | Preferred: | |
Free tier available. | |||
Non-Google: | |||
Limited free tiers. | |||
Database / User Profiling | Google Firestore | To store and manage real-time user data, preferences, and configurations. | Free tier available; costs increase with user base and data usage. |
Workflow Automation | Preferred: | ||
Google Cloud Workflows, Google AppSheet | |||
Alternative: | |||
Zapier, n8n | To automate internal processes like data collection and user profiling. | Preferred: | |
Free tier with usage limits. | |||
Alternative: Free tiers with limitations; self-hosted n8n is free. |
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My daily and iterative thought process as I design Ferrari Dreambuilder — from high-level product questions to tiny UX dilemmas. This is where I challenge assumptions, explore AI possibilities, and document what I’m learning in public.
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Here I consolidate and communicate each key decision in a polished, structured format. While my build log captures the messy reality of thinking, this is where I crystallize insights, UX choices, and rationale for each step of the design journey.
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