UI Explorations Fietstest — Authority & Trust
Review Platform Trust Design White Mode Product Rankings Social Proof

Fietstest — Authority & Trust

Role UI Designer
Type Review Platform
Category UI Exploration
Fietstest — Authority & Trust — Full Page Preview

What is this project?

A landing page for Fietstest.nl, an independent Dutch e-bike testing and review platform. This light-mode version was designed to establish authority and build rider trust through clear data, verified credentials, and structured social proof — before any product is shown.

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The problem it solved: Independent review sites often look indistinguishable from paid affiliate pages. Fietstest needed a design that immediately communicated independence, rigor, and expertise — so riders could trust the scores and recommendations before spending thousands on an e-bike.

Design approach

A clean, structured light-mode layout leading with credibility markers — 'Independently Tested. Officially Verified.' — followed by stats, a video proof strip, top-rated bike rankings by category, brand logo wall, and testimonials. Every section answers a trust question before the user asks it.

Key choices

01

Lead with the claim, back it with data

The hero states 'Tested by Fietstest. Trusted by Riders.' — a promise. The 846+ e-bikes tested, 1929+ verified panel riders, and 8+ years stats immediately beneath it are the proof. Promise then evidence, not the other way around.

02

Category tabs in product rankings

Riders don't want to see all bikes at once — they want the best cargo bike, or the best school bike. Category tabs (Cargo, Fat Bike, School, Transport) let users self-segment and get to relevance faster.

03

Brand wall as credibility by association

Displaying Gazelle, Stromer, Cannondale, and other established brands signals that fietstest tests across the full market — not just budget or niche bikes. It also reassures brand-loyal buyers that their preferred brand is covered.

04

Testimonials paired with product images

Review quotes are more convincing when the reader can see exactly which bike was reviewed. Pairing each testimonial with a product image connects the opinion to a real purchase — making the social proof tangible.

What this design achieves

Trust-first
Hero structure

Credentials and stats appear before any product — establishing authority immediately.

Category tabs
Faster discovery

Riders filter to their bike type without scrolling the full catalogue.

3-phase
Testing framework

Standardised Setup → Real-World Tests → Independent Scoring shown as a visual process.

Verified
Social proof

Testimonials paired with product photos connect opinions to real purchase decisions.

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