Designing for the Pull: A Software Suite for Comic Fans & Retailers

TL;DR

Pullscription is a software suite built for the unique workflows of comic shops — delighting fans with discovery, and saving retailers hours of manual work.

Timeline

June 2024 - Aug 2024 (Full time)
Sep 2024 - March 2025 (Part time)

My Role

Lead Product Design Intern

The Problem

Comic shops don't work like other retailers.

Comic book retailers run on a unique model: customers “pull” the comics they want each week, and often subscribe to entire series so every new issue is reserved for them. This creates an ongoing workflow that’s very different from standard retail.

Most shops currently manage pulls with pen and paper, spreadsheets or ad-hoc systems, but these solutions are inefficient and time-consuming. Unlike a typical POS, comic shops need tools built specifically around this pull/subscription model.

The Solution

Pullscription is a software suite designed for exactly that.

Impact at a glance

One suite, two products: solving for fans and retailers alike

Pullscription (for fans)

intuitive and delightful centralized repository of new weekly released comics, nearby store locator and becoming customer within a few clicks

Pullscription Tools (for retailers)

 access to same data, in-app shipment check-in from distributors, weekly pull dashboard, and so much more

Chapter 1: Designing for Fans

Pullscription: comics made simple for fans

Pullscription is a B2C app which helps fans browse new releases, discover local shops, and manage their pulls and subscriptions.

Platforms: iOS, Web

Chapter 2: Designing for Retailers

Pullscription Tools: turning tedious tasks into simple workflows

Pullscription Tools is a B2B SaaS Web platform that supports retailers by streamlining pull-list preparation, check-in, and other industry-specific tasks that go beyond what generic POS systems provide.

Platforms: Web (Desktop only)

My Deliverables

What it took to get there...

Recognition

Pullscription featured my work in a LinkedIn post, highlighting my contributions as Lead Designer during the internship.

"We've spent hours trying to shorten this post, but Gali's long list of extraordinary accomplishments have us throwing up our hands in defeat. Pullscription would, simply put, be much worse off without her."

- Jago, CEO and Founder of Pullscription

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