Soluna Sydney
Soluna Sydney is a sophisticated website for a restaurant inspired by California’s vibrant culture, offering a seamless experience for exploring menus, making reservations, and discovering events.
Project Overview:
The Soluna Sydney website was designed to embody the restaurant's LA-inspired atmosphere and sophisticated dining experience. Our goal was to create a user-friendly platform where visitors could effortlessly explore the menu, make reservations, and stay updated on events. The website combines clean, modern aesthetics with intuitive navigation, reflecting the restaurant's vibrant yet refined brand identity. Special attention was given to responsive design, ensuring a seamless experience across all devices.
Challenges:
- User Experience: Ensuring a seamless and intuitive design.
- Mobile Optimization: Achieving full responsiveness across all devices.
- Content Integration: Adding new blocks without disrupting flow.
- Performance: Maintaining fast load times while enhancing design.
Objectives:
- Improve Usability: Simplify navigation and enhance user experience.
- Ensure Accessibility: Optimize for mobile, tablet, and desktop.
- Showcase Information: Present key content clearly.
- Enhance Performance: Improve load times and responsiveness.
Our Solution
We created a user-centric, responsive website that reflects Soluna Sydney's elegance and professionalism. By leveraging modern technologies and design principles, we ensured a seamless user experience across all devices, enabling effortless navigation and enhanced functionality.
Technologies/Tools:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- PHP
- WordPress
- Yoast SEO
- Google Analytics
Developed a dynamic and responsive platform using React.js and Tailwind CSS to deliver seamless performance across all devices. Integrated WebSockets for real-time updates in player rankings, tournament results, and betting outcomes.
Implemented a flexible and high-performance database solution with MongoDB for storing player data, match results, and user engagement history. Optimized queries to ensure quick data retrieval during high-traffic scenarios.
Enabled real-time communication using WebSocket technology for live tournament updates, instant player rankings, and betting notifications.
Integrated secure payment systems via Stripe and PayPal to support transactions for tournament entries, betting, and merchandise purchases.
Developed an admin panel for managing tournaments, updating schedules, and moderating user content.
Developed a mobile-optimized version to allow players to join tournaments, access rankings, and engage with features seamlessly on any device.
Performed comprehensive testing with Jest and Cypress to validate functionality, fix bugs, and ensure a seamless experience under heavy user traffic. Included performance testing to handle simultaneous live tournaments.
Deployed the platform on AWS Cloud with Docker containers and NGINX for scalability, stability, and secure global access. Integrated GitHub Actions for automated CI/CD pipelines.
Process:
Discovery
Analyzed user needs and competitors to identify gaps, creating user personas and journey maps for a clear understanding of the audience
Strategy & Planning
Outlined a roadmap with milestones and developed wireframes to define the platform's structure and user flow
Design
Created visually appealing, responsive mockups with intuitive navigation for seamless interaction on all devices
Development
Built the platform using React.js, integrating AI for customization, and ensured quality with extensive testing
QA Testing
Performed extensive quality assurance testing, including functional, usability, and performance tests, to ensure platform stability and smooth user experiences
Launch & Handover
Deployed the platform on a robust cloud host, provided training, and delivered detailed documentation for easy maintenance and scalability
User flow
Color Palette
Desktop
Desktop Previews
Mobile Previews
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