Tandoor Restaurant
        Website

        Branding / UI/UX Design
        Project Details

        Client:

        Tandoor Restaurant

        Role:

        Visual/UI/UX Designer, User Researcher

        Project Type:

        Small Business Website Redesign

        Goal:

        Mobile-friendly, modern, and easy-to-navigate online presence

        Overview

        Tandoor is a local restaurant known for its authentic Indian cuisine and loyal customer base. The restaurant had an outdated website that didn’t reflect its vibrant atmosphere or meet today’s mobile accessibility standards. The goal was to modernize the experience to improve customer engagement and online usability.

        The Challenge

        • The existing site was not responsive, making it difficult to use on mobile devices—where most food service searches originate.

        • The design was outdated, resulting in a mismatch between the in-person dining experience and the online presence.

        • Customers expressed frustration with excessive scrolling, cluttered layout, and poor navigation.

        • Stakeholders needed a quick turnaround without sacrificing visual quality or user experience.

        The Role

        I was brought in as a UI/UX Designer and Researcher to:

        As the UX/UI Designer and Researcher, I was responsible for:

        • Conducting stakeholder and customer interviews to identify pain points.

        • Proposing and designing a responsive layout optimized for mobile use.

        • Refreshing the visual identity while keeping the brand recognizable.

        • Delivering the wireframes and final design assets for implementation.

        UX Design Process

        Phase Activities Tools/Methods Outputs
        Discovery & Interviews Spoke with restaurant owners and regular customers Stakeholder interviews, user feedback Prioritized design goals (mobile-first, clean layout)
        Content Audit Reviewed content hierarchy on the old site Heuristic evaluation Content map, streamlined user journey
        Sketching & Ideation Rapid paper sketching of layout concepts Pen & paper Homepage and key screen layout drafts
        Wireframing Built responsive wireframe focused on intuitive navigation and quick access Sketch Wireframes for homepage, menu, contact, and gallery
        High-Fidelity Design Applied color palette, typography, and visual elements to match brand essence Sketch Final UI designs (mobile + desktop views)
        Client Presentation Walked through designs, gathered feedback, and made minor visual adjustments Review session Approved final files are ready for development

        Design Highlights

        ✅ Mobile-First Design: Ensured effortless browsing on mobile with collapsible menus and prioritized content sections.
        ✅ Quick Access to Menu & Hours: Key information like hours, contact, and location is made instantly visible on the homepage.
        ✅ Modern Visuals: Used vibrant colors and elegant typography to reflect Tandoor’s lively dining experience.
        ✅ Simplified Layout: Reduced scroll depth by reorganizing content and adding visual hierarchy.

        Results

        • The redesigned website launched in 2019 and was met with strong praise from the client.

        • Customers noted faster access to menu items and a better mobile experience, which improved online orders and directions access.

        • The modernized brand presence helped the restaurant stay competitive in a digital-first food market.

        • The redesign required only one round of stakeholder feedback due to strong initial alignment and design clarity.

        Reflection

        This project reinforced the impact of small design investments on local businesses. With limited time and budget, focusing on mobile usability, clear navigation, and visual refresh made a measurable difference. Listening to both stakeholders and users upfront ensured the design solved real problems while exceeding client expectations.