Case Study: Product & Interior Design Data Scraping from MindTheGap
The Challenge
Our client, a design and decor data aggregator, needed to extract product information, imagery, categories, and specifications from the MindTheGap website. The goal was to build a centralized product database for wallpapers, fabrics, furniture, and lighting collections. Manual collection was inefficient due to the brand’s vast catalog and frequent design launches.
Hurdles We Faced
- Dynamic Product Rendering: Many product details and images loaded dynamically via JavaScript.
- Large Media Assets: High-resolution images increased load times and required optimized scraping.
- Product Variation Handling: Each collection contained multiple designs and finishes.
- Anti-Bot Systems: The site implemented security measures to prevent automated scraping.
Our Step-by-Step Approach
1. Requirement Analysis
Outlined the required data fields – product name, SKU, collection, description, dimensions, materials, pricing, and image links.
2. Custom Scraper Development
Developed a Python-based scraper using Selenium and BeautifulSoup, capable of handling dynamic content and media-heavy pages.
3. Proxy Integration & Throttling
Implemented rotating proxies and adaptive request timing to bypass restrictions and ensure reliable data collection.
4. Data Structuring & Cleaning
Standardized product attributes and image URLs into a clean, structured format ready for catalog import or marketplace integration.
5. Automation & Scheduling
Set up automated scraping routines to keep the dataset updated as new products and collections were added.
Results & Impact
- Successfully extracted complete product data from MindTheGap across all collections.
- Created a centralized product catalog for easy management and integration.
- Achieved efficient, repeatable automation, reducing manual work by over 90%.
Our Services & Expertise
At Ascendance Solutions, we specialize in:
- Luxury Decor & Design Product Scraping
- Dynamic Website & Media Data Extraction
- Proxy-Based Crawling & Secure Automation
- Data Structuring for eCommerce & Analytics
📧 Connect with us at connect@ascendancesolutions.com to automate product and catalog data scraping from MindTheGap or similar high-end design platforms.
