Kondailip

Crafting Kondai Lip Resort’s Immersive Backwater Booking Experience

Role

Lead Product Designer and Developer

Responsibilities

Research, Branding, Design & Development

Year

2021

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Problem

Kondai Lip Resort’s existing website was outdated, hard to navigate, and offered a clunky booking process. Visitors struggled to find key information about the backwater escape, and mobile users faced broken links and slow load times—leading to lost inquiries and bookings.

Research

  • Stakeholder Interviews: We spoke with the resort’s management and front-desk team to understand guest pain points and must-have features (room details, packages, local experiences).
  • Competitive Analysis: We reviewed top Kerala resort websites to identify best practices in booking flows, visual storytelling, and mobile usability.

Strategy

    Effortless Navigation

  • Simplify the menu structure and add clear “Book Now” buttons at every stage.
  • Showcase the Experience

  • Use high-impact visuals and concise copy to highlight luxury rooms, local excursions, and signature amenities.
  • Mobile-First Design

  • Prioritize responsive layouts and fast-loading images to delight guests on smartphones and tablets.
  • Mobile-First Design

  • Prioritize responsive layouts and fast-loading images to delight guests on smartphones and tablets.
  • Results-Driven Touchpoints

  • Guide visitors from landing pages to inquiry forms in three taps or fewer, boosting conversions.

Design Phase

    Figma Prototyping

  • Created wireframes for both desktop and mobile, then refined them into full high-fidelity mockups with a soothing color palette (light charcoal, sunset yellow) and clean typography.
  • Visual Storytelling

  • Curated a library of resort photos—boats drifting on smooth waters, guests fishing at dawn, savoring fresh seafood feasts, and bird watching from the deck—to evoke the backwater magic.
  • Interactive Elements

  • Added hover animations on room cards and collapsible FAQ sections to keep the interface engaging without overwhelming visitors.
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Key Takeaways

    User-First Navigation

  • Clear menus and prominent calls to action make it easy for visitors to book or inquire—no more dead ends.
  • Immersive Imagery

  • High-quality photos and strategic white space transport users straight to the resort’s backwater setting.
  • Mobile-First Focus

  • Designing for phones first ensures every guest enjoys a smooth experience, whether they’re on the road or at home.

Conclusion

By combining guest insights, competitive research, and a mobile-first design approach, we transformed Kondai Lip Resort’s online presence into an immersive, user-friendly experience. The new site not only captures the serene luxury of the backwaters but also streamlines booking—helping the resort attract more guests and grow its business.

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