Week 7

 This week I focused on polishing the Sweet Haven website and making it feel more intentional and user-friendly. I cleaned up spacing, adjusted font sizes, and made sure the soft color palette stayed consistent with the bakery theme. I also simplified some of the wording so the homepage and menu sections feel warm and inviting instead of cluttered. During my heuristic review, I noticed that some buttons didn’t stand out enough and key information like ordering details wasn’t immediately visible, so I updated the button styling and moved important content higher on the page.

I also refined the layout by improving alignment and balancing images with text so everything flows naturally from section to section. I made sure the navigation between pages feels smooth and intuitive, especially when moving from the menu to the order section. Overall, I feel confident about my final submission. The site looks polished, is easier to navigate, and better reflects the Sweet Haven brand. The usability review really helped me see the project from a customer’s perspective and make meaningful improvements.

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