Built with Framer
kamehameha Shopping Center Website Redesign in 2 Weeks
Emmanuel Samuel
+100% Online Visibility Restored: Rebuilding KSC’s Digital Presence in 2 Weeks
Project Overview
Client: Kamehameha Shopping Center (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Role: Web Designer & Framer Developer
Duration: ~2+ weeks (August 2025)
Platform: Framer
Kamehameha Shopping Center (KSC) is a long-standing neighborhood plaza in Honolulu, serving the community with food spots, retail stores, and essential services. After their old website went offline, they needed a fast, modern, mobile-ready site to restore their online presence and support merchants.
Objectives
Re-establish an online presence quickly
Provide easy access to merchant directory & details
Ensure mobile responsiveness across all devices
Enable newsletter signups and contact forms
Build a scalable CMS for future growth
Challenges
Urgency: Launch required within 2 weeks due to offline site.
Content gaps: Limited assets and inconsistent vendor data.
Mobile bugs: Safari iOS container overflow issues.
API restrictions: Limited access to Constant Contact newsletter integration.
Scope shifts: Directory strategy evolved mid-project.
My Role & Process
Template Research & Setup
Customized Framer template for retail/directory use cases
Applied KSC branding to navigation, layouts, and sections
CMS Development
Built centralized Merchant CMS with category logic (Dining, Shopping, Services)
Designed category indexes + merchant detail pages
Responsive Build & Testing
Tested across Framer’s breakpoints, Android, and iOS browsers
Resolved Safari iOS bug with container height overflow
Newsletter & Contact Integration
Created fallback “Thank You” states for forms
Explored Zapier/webhook solutions due to Constant Contact limitations
Client Collaboration
Weekly updates with Patrick A. (PM) and client feedback via Loom walkthroughs
Iterated design and CMS logic based on evolving scope
Key Features Delivered
Merchant Directory with category filters
Individual merchant pages (hero, logo, hours, links)
Contact & newsletter signup forms
Mobile-first layouts with responsive fallbacks
FAQ section & custom banners for each section
Outcome & Results
Restored KSC’s online presence after weeks of downtime
Delivered a fully functional MVP merchant directory
Achieved pixel-perfect mobile responsiveness across iPhone & Android
Built a scalable CMS structure, saving time when scope shifted
Client paused live directory post-launch to reorganize merchant onboarding → validating MVP as a stepping stone
✍ Lessons Learned
Content-first is critical → strong design still depends on reliable merchant assets
Plan API access early → fallback states ensured smooth user experience
Build scalable CMS logic → reusable structures future-proof evolving scope
Tools & Tech
Framer | CMS | Loom | Zapier (exploration) | Custom code snippets for responsiveness
Reflection
This project reinforced my process of combining speed, scalability, and adaptability. Despite tight deadlines and limited resources, the redesign delivered measurable value as an MVP, proving the need for structured content and setting the stage for future integrations.
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Posted Oct 16, 2025
Restored KSC’s online presence in just 2 weeks with a mobile-first Framer site, delivering a functional merchant directory MVP and responsive design.
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Timeline
Aug 15, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
