Mondra

Project Overview

TOverview: A Framer template designed to showcase retreats through rich visuals, CMS-powered pages, booking flows, and elegant theming.

My Role: Sole designer, developer, and project lead

Timeline: ~2 months of continuous iteration

Tools Used: Framer, Figma visuals

Challenge: Design a standout visual and functional template that meets Framer’s high-quality standards in a competitive niche

Research & Inspiration

Conducted competitive analysis on top travel and luxury retreat websites (e.g., boutique resorts, Airbnb Luxe, wellness brands).

Identified key traits: immersive visuals, storytelling-rich flow, consistent grids, refined interactions.

Used feedback directly from Framer and trusted creators to guide iteration.

Referenced UX design guidance on hierarchy, spacing, and interactive polish

Iterative Design Process

Audit Round 1: Identified weak sections, poor typography usage, and lack of visual consistency.

Phase 2 Redesign: Introduced new fonts, spacing system, grid rules, and updated hierarchy.

Visual Enhancements: Added full‑screen hero image with appear effect, customized “What You’ll Experience” component.

Dark Mode Integration: Built system-toggle support; refined colors, contrast, and cards for both modes.

Feedback Loops: Sourced peer feedback and multiple review submissions.

Final Touches: Added hover states, testimonials grid, FAQ, service clarity, and booking CTA flows.

Impact & Feedback

Community Feedback: Shared with established Framer designers who confirmed it felt “marketplace-ready.”

Skill Growth: Deepened understanding of visual hierarchy, mode theming, responsive design, and UX polish.

Learnings

What I Learned:

Feedback is only useful if review consistency allows acknowledgement of progress

Typography system and spacing were key barriers to quality perception

Visual components (Animations, cards, hover animations) elevate perception significantly