Overview

Aurora is a UX/UI design project created in 2022 with the goal of delivering a calm, intuitive, and visually refined digital experience. The project focused on transforming complex requirements into a clear and usable interface while maintaining a strong minimalist aesthetic.

Project Goal

The primary objective was to design an interface that feels effortless to use while supporting user needs through clarity, consistency, and thoughtful interaction design. The product needed to be functional, visually balanced, and easy to navigate without overwhelming the user.

Role & Services

• UX Design

• UI Design

I was responsible for the end-to-end design process, from early UX exploration to final UI delivery.

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  console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`);
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  console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`);
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Challenges

• Simplifying complex user flows without losing essential functionality

• Creating a visual system that feels modern yet timeless

• Ensuring usability and accessibility while maintaining a minimalist look

Research & Discovery

The process began with user research and analysis of existing solutions to identify common pain points and opportunities for improvement. Key insights helped define core user needs and guided decisions around structure, navigation, and interaction patterns.

UX Process

Based on research findings, user flows and low-fidelity wireframes were created to map out key journeys and interactions. The focus was on reducing friction, improving clarity, and making every action feel intentional. Iterative testing and refinement ensured the experience remained intuitive throughout.

UI Design

The visual direction emphasized simplicity, balance, and subtle detail. A restrained color palette, clear typography, and generous spacing were used to create a calm and focused interface. Micro-interactions were introduced to provide feedback and enhance the overall user experience without distraction.

Final Outcome

The final design delivers a cohesive and user-centered interface that successfully balances usability and aesthetics. Aurora demonstrates how thoughtful UX decisions combined with refined UI design can result in a product that feels both functional and elegant.

Key Takeaways

• Minimalism works best when driven by purpose, not aesthetics alone

• Strong UX foundations lead to more confident visual decisions

• Small interaction details can significantly elevate the user experience

Aurora stands as a clear example of how intentional UX/UI design can create meaningful, engaging, and timeless digital products.

About the Site

This website is built with Framer using the Wee theme from Dripping Frames, a free minimal Framer template for personal portfolio websites that comes with a built-in blog feature. With enabled CMS functionality, Wee is highly customizable and easy to set up. Photos are by Daniel Korpai from Unsplash.