BookBe: Digital Marketplace for Beauty Services
Bruno Ribeiro
BookBe: Beauty Services at Your Door
"Build a digital marketplace connecting 5 million beauty professionals with customers in emerging Brazilian cities during the pandemic"
The Challenge
During COVID-19, I was commissioned to create a proof of concept for Palmas, Brazil - a city of 300,000 residents with a growing middle class but limited digital beauty solutions. The goal: validate a two-sided marketplace in just 8 weeks using no-code tools.
Visual identity system: Bold purple (#7B2FF7), differentiating from typical pink beauty brands
Design Language
Brand Elements
Typography: DM Serif Display for premium feel
Color: Purple as primary - standing out in a pink-dominated market
Icons: Custom outline pictograms for universal clarity
Apps: Dual experience for customers and professionals
Launch-ready applications on iOS and Android app stores
Market Validation
Brazil's $30 billion beauty market was ready for disruption. The pandemic accelerated demand for:
Contactless booking and payments
At-home services
Digital tools for independent professionals
Trust through transparency
Eight core service categories with carefully crafted pictograms
Service Architecture
Categories Designed
The iconography system covers the complete beauty ecosystem - from nails and hair to massage and facial treatments. Each icon was optimized for clarity across all user demographics.
Customer journey: Service discovery, professional selection, and secure payment
Customer Experience
The 3-Tap Booking Flow
Browse services with transparent pricing and promotions
Select verified professionals with ratings and availability
Book instantly with integrated Mercado Pago payments
Detailed service information with real-time pricing and instant booking
Seamless Transactions
Location-based professional matching with checkout process
Trust & Transparency
Every interaction designed to build confidence:
Real-time availability updates
Upfront pricing with no hidden fees
Professional verification badges
Customer ratings and reviews
Professional-facing app for service providers to manage their business
BookBe Pro Platform
Empowering Professionals
A dedicated app for beauty professionals featuring:
Earnings dashboard with instant payouts
Earnings dashboard with instant payouts
Performance analytics
Client communication tools
Professional Mobile Screens: Availability, transactions, and earnings management
Business Intelligence
The pro platform provides professionals with:
Real-time earnings tracking (R$ 103,68 shown)
17+ hours of availability management
Transaction history with detailed breakdowns
Service catalog customization
Service provider tools: Profile management and service customization
Two-Sided Marketplace
Balancing Both Sides
For Customers: Convenience, trust, and instant booking For Professionals: Business tools, payment security, and growth opportunities
Both experiences unified under one brand but optimized for distinct needs.
Real-time consultation: Connecting customers with available professionals instantly
Innovation Features
BookBe NOW
The standout feature allowing instant connections with available professionals. When activated, professionals can accept immediate bookings, perfect for last-minute needs
User onboarding: Simple registration with service information display
Technical Implementation
Design: 50+ screens in Figma with complete design system
Backend: Directus CMS for real-time data management
Frontend: Draftbit React Native for cross-platform apps
Payments: Mercado Pago with split payment functionality
Timeline: Concept to deployment in 8 weeks
Project Outcome
The proof of concept successfully validated market demand and technical feasibility, processing real transactions in Palmas without issues
Despite successful validation, the project was discontinued due to pandemic-related funding constraints. However, the complete design system and production-ready codebase remain available for future reactivation.
Key Takeaways
No-code tools can deliver enterprise-level marketplace functionality
Brazilian markets are ready for digital transformation in beauty services
Local payment methods (PIX) are crucial for market adoption
Trust indicators drive conversion in service marketplaces
Rapid prototyping validates business models efficiently
Like this project
Posted Aug 22, 2025
Developed a no-code digital marketplace for beauty services in Brazil during the pandemic.
Likes
0
Views
3
Timeline
Feb 29, 2020 - Apr 30, 2020
