ACIDO Rocket Finalist
Shopify Front: A system that transforms retail into a live testing environment for small businesses.
In a world where launching a website is as easy as a click, stepping into physical retail still feels out of reach—too costly, too risky. Shopify Front bridges that gap. We empower small businesses to pop up in physical spaces: quickly, affordably, and without the long-term commitment. Through our platform, brands select a space, engage directly with communities, and test their products in real life. It’s not just about selling—it’s about validating ideas, gaining real-world feedback, and building local connections. Shopify already leads online; now we help them—and you—shape the future of physical retail. Let’s make your next leap into the real world as seamless as your first click.
About the Designer
Mabel Kasunic, OCADU
I’m Mabel Kasunic, an Industrial Design student at OCAD University focused on designing systems, spaces, and experiences rooted in human behavior, empathy, and connection. Through observation and participatory design, I explore how people interact with the world around them, creating work that encourages curiosity, engagement, and more meaningful human experiences.