Nikuniku website | Framer website development by Paul NjoguNikuniku website | Framer website development by Paul Njogu

Nikuniku website | Framer website development

Paul Njogu

Web Designer

UX Designer

UI Designer

Framer

A unique Framer website template designed for restaurants, cafe-bistros and food businesses. Comprises unique features and a clean design in Framer. Link: https://nikuniku.framer.ai/

My Process:

First I considered the design brief for the restaurant template after carrying out the relevant research on template needs for the Framer marketplace. I then developed a project brief.

Then I developed the design and designed the website in Framer. Below is the project brief:

Project Brief for Restaurant Website in London

Project Title:

Website Development for [Restaurant Name] – A Premier Dining Experience in London

Project Overview:

We are looking to develop a modern, user-friendly, and visually appealing website for Nikuniku Restaurant, a renowned dining establishment in London. The website will provide potential and returning customers with easy access to essential information such as the menu, reservations, location and contact details. It will also highlight the unique atmosphere, dining experience, and the culinary excellence that sets the restaurant apart.

Goals & Objectives:

Enhance Online Presence: Build a professional, mobile-responsive, and SEO-optimized website to strengthen the brand's online visibility.

User Engagement: Enable an intuitive and seamless experience for customers, from browsing the menu to booking reservations.

Drive Reservations & Orders: Integrate a reservation system and possibly online ordering, making it easy for customers to secure a spot.

Showcase Unique Selling Points: Highlight the restaurant’s ambiance, special dishes, events, and customer testimonials.

Target Audience:

Locals in London

Tourists and visitors to London

Corporate clients

Food enthusiasts and families seeking an upscale dining experience

Features & Functionalities:

Homepage:

High-quality imagery of the restaurant and food

A brief introduction to the restaurant

Call-to-action buttons (e.g., Book a Table, View Menu)

Social media integration (Instagram feed, Facebook, etc.)

Menu Page:

Detailed, easy-to-read, downloadable menu (both for lunch and dinner)

Reservation System:

Online reservation functionality (with date, time, party size, and special requests)

Integration with TheFork or booking system

About Us Page:

Story of the restaurant’s history, mission, and values

Blog/News Section:

Updates on events, new dishes, or collaborations

SEO and Analytics:

Basic SEO implementation to ensure the website ranks well for relevant searches

Analytics to track visitor activity, popular pages, and booking behavior

Design & Aesthetic:

Theme & Visual Style: Clean, elegant, and professional with a focus on high-quality images of the food and interior. The design should reflect the brand identity, showcasing the restaurant's ambiance (e.g., cozy, modern, upscale).

Color Scheme: Neutral tones with a hint of the restaurant's branding colors (if applicable). The website should feel inviting and sophisticated.

Typography: Easy-to-read fonts that complement the high-end nature of the brand.

Technology & Platforms:

CMS: Framer

Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly layout to cater to visitors on smartphones and tablets.

Hosting: Reliable hosting provider to ensure fast load times and uptime.

SEO Optimization

This brief provides a comprehensive outline to guide the website’s design and development process, ensuring that all necessary functionalities are included and the restaurant’s brand identity is well represented.

Final package