DPD | Ship it Simple

Making parcel delivery as simple as sending a file.

  • UI design
  • Digital platform development
  • Digital strategy
  • UX strategy
  • Service concept development

CLIENT

DPD

INNOVAGENCY ROLES

Business opportunity identification and service concept development, Platform functional architecture, Launch campaign strategy and implementation, Creative asset production for Google, Meta and TikTok, Digital performance management and optimisation, Reporting and performance analysis

CHANNELS

Website

TECHNOLOGIES & TOOLS

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Overview

The rise of peer-to-peer marketplaces created a new challenge: making parcel delivery between individuals as simple and secure as the digital transactions that connect them.

From this insight, Ship It Simple was born, a digital service designed and developed from scratch for DPD Portugal. Inspired by the simplicity of WeTransfer, the platform removed traditional logistics barriers by enabling users to send parcels without exchanging addresses, printing labels or losing control over shipping costs.

The result was an innovative C2C delivery service that simplified the shipping experience and strengthened DPD's position as an innovation leader in a highly competitive market.

Summary

It all started with a simple question: why is sending a parcel still more complicated than sending a file? This insight led us to design a fully digital experience that places simplicity at the center of the user journey. The sender initiates the shipment, decides who pays the shipping costs and shares a secure link. The recipient receives the link, chooses the preferred delivery location and completes the process, with privacy protected every step of the way.

More than building a platform, we created a new way for people to interact with logistics services. Every touchpoint was designed to be intuitive and aligned with the expectations of today's digital consumers, particularly those buying and selling through online marketplaces.

To accelerate adoption, we launched a performance-driven digital campaign across Google, Meta and TikTok, highlighting the platform's key benefits: simplicity, security, convenience and flexibility.

By combining an innovative value proposition with a frictionless user experience, Ship It Simple attracted new users to DPD and introduced a new standard for peer-to-peer parcel delivery.

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Main project numbers

A new benchmark for peer-to-peer delivery.

The combination of an innovative digital service and a performance-focused launch campaign generated immediate adoption and sustained business growth.

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Millions Campaign Impressions

+20

Increase in completed shipments during the first month of the campaign

100%

Completed Shipments

+11.000