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UI Improvements Pt. 1

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Background

This is my first blog post regarding the King Street Emporium Project, so some context is needed.

For my college capstone project, I designed and developed a cigar catalog for a cigar lounge, The King Street Emporium. The site is still great backend-wise. However, it was my first design project, and it is in dire need of improvement as I’ve learned a lot since then.

I’ve already made the following improvements, but I’m only about halfway done.

See the Case Study!

Hero Section

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Featured Cigars

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New Arrivals

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Search By

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Brand Showcase

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Title and Pagination

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Catalog Cards

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