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Bentoya Cooking
Challenge
The lack of a website with online booking capabilities and content and booking management
Goal
Create a website that provides online booking capabilities and is easy for staff to manage
Outcome
A website with cooking classes and class reservation capabilities for individuals who are interested in learning how to make vegan Japanese food.
Problem
Problem 1
Brand identity:
Bentoya Cooking needed a clearer brand identity.
Problem 2
Lack of an online presence and online reservation system:
Bentoya Cooking needed a website to display their cooking classes and implement an online reservation system, enabling customers to conveniently make bookings online.
Problem 3
Absence of user-friendly content management system (CMS) for seamless updates
and booking:
They also needed a user-friendly content management system (CMS) for easy updates and booking management.
Approach
Setting up the structure & user flow
The basic user flow focuses on easily enabling users to find class information and then either book online or send an inquiry to Bentoya Cooking.
![Bentoya Cooking basic user flow](/images/bentoya-user-flow.jpg)
Design solutions
Branding
We created a brand identity that expresses Bentoya Cooking's mission and values.
![Bentoya Cooking brand identity: primary logo, brand colours and typeface](/images/bentoya-brand-identity.jpg)
Wordpress + Elementor
As part of the solution, we established a WordPress website using Elementor, providing Bentoya Cooking with a user-friendly platform to manage their online presence.
Through the WordPress dashboard, Bentoya gained effortless control over website management. Additionally, the integration of Elementor enabled them to seamlessly create and enhance website content according to their preferences.
Online payment gateway: Stripe
The second part, the online reservation system, was implemented using Stripe as the payment gateway. This streamlined payment process enhances customer convenience by allowing secure and hassle-free transactions directly through the Bentoya Cooking website.
Customers can conveniently view and book scheduled cooking classes online.
In addition, we created a custom booking form, allowing customers to send requests for classes to Bentoya Cooking.
This comprehensive approach assists Bentoya Cooking in delivering enriching culinary experiences, simplifying reservation management, and accommodating custom requests through a user-friendly digital platform.
Mockups
Product cards and filtering
![Bentoya Cooking product cards and filtering mockup](/images/bentoya-product-cards.jpg)
Cooking class page
![Bentoya Cooking class page mockup](/images/bentoya-cooking-class-page.jpg)
Other mockups
![hero section mockup](/images/bentoya-hero.jpg)
![about page mockup](/images/bentoya-about.jpg)
![Mockup of page with cart open](/images/bentoya-cart-side-bar-open.jpg)
Takeaways
Easy Online Access:
Bentoya Cooking now has a user-friendly website, making class information readily available to visitors.
Effortless Booking:
Seamless integration with Stripe ensures secure online payments and simplified reservations. Custom booking forms cater to specific class requests.
Empowered Management:
Staff can efficiently update content and manage bookings through the intuitive CMS, enhancing operational efficiency.
In summary, Bentoya Cooking's digital transformation ensures accessible information, hassle-free bookings, streamlined management, and vibrant community engagement, enhancing their overall culinary experience.