Summary
Make sub-location creation clearer and automatically select/expand newly created sub-locations.
Problem
During item entry, the current “Add Storage Location” flow was confusing when launched from an existing location. It was not obvious that the user was creating a new sub-location, and the name field was interpreted more like “location details”/description rather than the actual location title.
There was also a follow-up usability issue: after creating a new sub-location, the picker should make it obvious where that sub-location went and select it for the item.
Expected behavior
When creating a location under an existing location:
- The modal title/copy should say “Add Sub-location” or otherwise clearly explain that this creates a child location.
- The text field should make clear that the user is entering the location name/title, not details/description.
- After creation, the parent location should expand by default so the new child is visible.
- The newly created sub-location should be auto-selected for the item/location picker context.
Acceptance criteria
- Add-location modal title is context-aware: root location vs sub-location.
- Field label/placeholder clarifies “Location name” / “Sub-location name.”
- Newly created sub-locations are visible immediately after creation.
- In item-add/location-picker flow, newly created sub-location is selected automatically.
- Add/update tests or QA script for creating a sub-location from the picker and confirming selection state.
Notes
Reported during Nina feedback session while adding an item into a linen closet/top shelf flow.
Summary
Make sub-location creation clearer and automatically select/expand newly created sub-locations.
Problem
During item entry, the current “Add Storage Location” flow was confusing when launched from an existing location. It was not obvious that the user was creating a new sub-location, and the name field was interpreted more like “location details”/description rather than the actual location title.
There was also a follow-up usability issue: after creating a new sub-location, the picker should make it obvious where that sub-location went and select it for the item.
Expected behavior
When creating a location under an existing location:
Acceptance criteria
Notes
Reported during Nina feedback session while adding an item into a linen closet/top shelf flow.