SEALOVE CANDLE BAR WEBSITE REDESIGN

Role

UX Researcher
UI Designer
UX Writer

Timeline

Mar-May 2025

Overview

A strategic redesign of SeaLove Candle Bar's website to create a seamless, intuitive, and calming shopping and booking experience for a DIY candle brand known for its serene, sensory aesthetic.

Goal

Transform SeaLove's digital presence by aligning the interface with its in-store essence — clean, intentional, and relaxing while simplifying navigation and booking to enhance user confidence and retention.

Challenges

  • Overwhelming information and confusing navigation
  • Disconnected booking system with external redirects
  • Poor differentiation between workshops, events, and products
  • Inconsistent branding and visual hierarchy

Outcomes

  • Streamlined navigation and booking flow integrated directly on-site
  • Reorganized product catalog with filters and guided browsing
  • Clarified hierarchy with focused CTAs and accessible structure
  • Reinforced brand values of sustainability, craftsmanship, and calm
  • Improved usability reflected in reduced drop-offs and higher engagement

Understanding the Process

  • Secondary research
  • Competitor benchmarking
  • User interviews and surveys
  • Card sorting & tree testing
  • Information architecture redesign
  • UX writing and content strategy
  • Wireframing and visual exploration
  • High-fidelity UI design
  • Usability testing and iteration

Tools & Technologies

  • Figma
  • Miro
  • KardSort
  • UXtweak
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