--- title: "Custom Shopify Theme Development for Smart Home Systems – Brilliant Tech" date: 2024-10-08 author: "alex.lukashevich" featured_image: "https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Brilliant.tech-Peview.jpg" --- # Custom Shopify Theme Development for Smart Home Systems – Brilliant Tech ![Brilliant Tech logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_3987.png "Brilliant Tech logo")[Brilliant.tech](https://www.brilliant.tech) # Shopify Theme Development for Smart Home Systems ## Shopify Plus EXPERTISE ### E-COMMERCE DEVELOPMENT ### UI/ux Optimization ![Brilliant.tech Smart Home Systems](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Brilliant-tech-Hero.jpg) About [About](#about-project) [Challenges & Solutions](#challenges-and-solutions) [Strategy](#highlights) [Results](#services) [Reviews](#review-and-clutch) ## About the Project Brilliant Tech, a leading smart home device manufacturer, is revolutionizing how homeowners and property managers control their environments. With a focus on intuitive automation and seamless connectivity, Brilliant needed a high-performing Shopify Plus storefront that could support new product launches, custom integrations, and a frictionless user experience. Spiral Scout stepped in to provide frontend development, UI/UX optimization, and advanced e-commerce functionality to help Brilliant scale its online presence. ## Objectives - **Replace the lead Shopify frontend developer** and support the existing e-commerce site. - **Develop new features and additional pages** to improve product visibility and engagement. - **Implement third-party plugins and custom analytics tracking** for better business insights. - **Redesign and optimize the Shopify consumer and wholesale store** to build up performance and boost conversion rates. ![web design and development](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/About.jpg) ## Challenges ## Solutions Challenges Platform Limitations & Custom Features Shopify Plus sits at the center of Brilliant’s eCommerce experience. When their lead Frontend Shopify developer announced their departure, Brilliant needed a reliable and experienced replacement to take over legacy code and continue building necessary features. Brilliant wanted custom rules and features that were not possible with third-party apps or Shopify’s built-in capabilities. Solutions Expert Shopify Development Spiral Scout provided an [expert Shopify developer](../../services/software-development/shopify-development) to support the existing site, add new features, and build out additional pages. We built custom scripts and workarounds to extend Shopify’s functionality. Instead of relying on third-party form services like Wufoo, we created Zapier-based webhooks and a custom tool, allowing Brilliant to capture and analyze user data more effectively. ![website migration for Smart Home Systems](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Brilliant-tech-Challenge.jpg) ## our shopify strategy Overview of the critical steps that shaped the project’s success and addressed its key challenges. ![shopify sales channel](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Brilliant.tech-Strategy-01.jpg "shopify sales channel") ### Comprehensive Site Audit & Quick Wins Analyzed performance, code quality, and UX flaws, creating a roadmap for immediate improvements and long-term scalability. ![Feature development](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Brilliant.tech-Strategy-02.jpg "Feature development") ### Feature Development & Custom Integrations Executed over 1,500 tasks, including new page designs, PRO portals, interactive quizzes, and bundling options, improving user engagement and functionality. ![ab test website](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Brilliant.tech-Strategy-03.jpg "ab test website") ### Tech Stack Migrations & Performance Optimization We replaced **outdated libraries and dependencies**, boosting **site speed, reliability, and overall user experience**, including moving from Slate to Shopify-starter-kit, Wufoo Forms to custom forms, and Jquery Slider to Splide, improving site speed and functionality. ## **Results & Impact** Our collaboration with Brilliant resulted in a fully optimized, high-performing Shopify Plus store that seamlessly supports new product launches and enhances customer experience. By upgrading the tech stack, improving analytics tracking, and implementing scalable solutions, our [software development company](../../) helped increase conversion rates and reduce site load times. A/B testing confirmed that the redesigned store outperformed the previous version, and Brilliant successfully launched three new smart home products using the improved platform. Our partnership continues as we work on further enhancements and ongoing site improvements. ## deliverables - Technical Leadership & Development Support – Successfully replaced the lead developer, maintaining site stability and introducing new innovations. - Advanced E-Commerce Tracking – Implemented custom event tracking and analytics integrations, empowering Brilliant to make data-driven decisions. - Slate → Shopify-starter-kit (Improved performance and feature flexibility). - Wufoo Forms → Custom Forms & Google Sheets (Enhanced data tracking and user engagement). - JQuery Slider → Splide (Boosted site speed and usability). ![shopify theme building](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Brilliant.tech-Results-1.jpg "Brilliant.tech Results") ![Spiral Scout logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SS_logo.png "Spiral Scout logo") ## Brilliant wanted to create a number of custom rules and features that simply weren’t possible out-of-the-box with third-party services or Shopify platform itself. To solve this, we found a number of workarounds, like using Zapier webhooks instead of Wufoo forms or creating our own custom tool to go beyond the limitations of Slate. ![Spiral Scout logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SS.jpeg "Spiral Scout logo") ### Spiral Scout Team --- [ 4.9 Based on 52 reviews ](https://clutch.co/profile/spiral-scout?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=1&utm_campaign=widget&utm_content=num_reviews&utm_term=spiralscout.com#reviews) ### OVERALL SCORE At Spiral Scout, we believe that when it comes to Shopify Plus development and delivery, it’s time for a change. ### 4.5 #### SCHEDULING On Time / Deadline ### 4.5 #### QUALITY Service & Deliverables ### 4.5 #### COST Value / Within Estimates ### 5.0 #### NPS Willing to Refer ## Related projects - ![Car Advise Preview](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Car-Advise-Preview.png) ![CA Logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CA-Logo-Fearless-Orange.svg)### Designing Agentic Control Systems for Data Integrity & Financial Readiness Engineered a configuration system replacing tribal knowledge with enforced rules, deployed to distributors without IT drag. AI Agents, Data Governance, Workflow Orchestration [Link](https://stage.spiralscout.com/case/agentic-control-system-design-automotive-marketplace) - ![Danfos - preview](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Danfos-preview.png) ![Danfoss Logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RGB-Danfoss-boxlogo-2025-Red.png)### Rules-Driven Configuration Architecture for the Danfoss Network Engineered a configuration system replacing tribal knowledge with enforced rules, deployed to distributors without IT drag. Guided Configuration Logic, Platform Engineering, Supply Chain [Link](https://stage.spiralscout.com/case/intellibuild-danfoss-configuration-platform) - ![CPQ engine Temporal](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/fouu5j7y-cpq-preview-1-1.jpg "CPQ engine Temporal") ![ARG logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/logo-5.png)### Turning Complex Quoting into Controlled, Repeatable Systems Implemented CPQ that cut quote turnaround time by 50% and increased sales accuracy, driving higher revenue. CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT, QUOTING AUTOMATION, TEMPORAL [Link](https://stage.spiralscout.com/case/cpq-implementation-case-study-alaska-rubber) - ![Temporal PHP SDK](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ri6qpscj-hgwbqjsg-temporal-io-preview-.png "Temporal Preview") ![Temporal PHP SDK](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/temporal-logo-dark.svg "Temporal logo")### Temporal PHP SDK for Open-Source Microservice Platform Spiral Scout’s PHP SDK for Temporal cut workflow dev time 40%. It enabled reliable microservices for thousands, scaling with $100M+ in funding. TEMPORAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT [Link](https://stage.spiralscout.com/case/temporal-php-sdk-for-microservice-platform) - ![Total deal values](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/projectfortress-preview_1.jpg "projectfortress preview_1") ![Project Fortress logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_3912.jpeg "Project Fortress logo")### Salesforce AI Integration for Fortress (Legal SaaS) Automated 80% of deal management tasks in Salesforce, cutting manual work and boosting efficiency in legal workflows. SALESFORCE INTEGRATION | AI SOLUTIONS | CORPORATE LAW FOCUS [Link](https://stage.spiralscout.com/case/salesforce-ai-integration-for-law-saas-fortress) - ![wippy ai](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/u85wu4qm-wippi-ai-cover-.jpg "wippy ai") ![Wippy Logo Dark](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Logo-Dark-svg.svg)### Secure enterprise AI automation for RFPs Reduced pre-sales data entry by 70%, accelerating lead qualification and increasing qualified leads using AI automation. AI-POWERED MULTI-AGENT SYSTEM [Link](https://stage.spiralscout.com/case/ai-driven-pre-sales-automation-wippy) ## Have a Shopify plus need? Let’s discuss. WHAT’S NEXT 1 Meet the founders 2 Tell us your goals 3 Receive a proposal 4 Project kickoff ![John Griffin](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/John.png "John Griffin")### John Griffin Co-Founder, CEO ![Anton JD Titov](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Anton-2.png "Anton JD Titov")### Anton “JD” Titov Co-Founder, CTO *“Anton is an exceptional technologist. I would feel comfortable having him work on any technical challenge.”* – Ryland Goldstein, Head of Product, Temporal