MUZE

Functional Chocolate Brand
Brooklyn, NY
Industry
Functional Food & Wellness
Year
2025
Services
UX/UI Design & Research, User Flow Optimization, Prototyping & Visual Design, Dashboard & App Design

Project Context

Muze is a functional chocolate brand that blends Ecuadorian cacao with science-backed ingredients to promote wellness. The redesign focused on creating a modern, premium website that communicates its sensory and functional benefits while improving navigation, scalability, and user experience.

Objective

The previous website lacked visual identity and scalability, failing to convey MUZE’s premium and sensory brand essence. It also had unclear product presentation, poor user experience, and technical limitations that made navigation and conversions difficult.

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Problem

The previous website lacked visual identity and scalability, failing to convey MUZE’s premium and sensory brand essence. It also had unclear product presentation, poor user experience, and technical limitations that made navigation and conversions difficult.

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Solution

We developed a modern and immersive website on Webflow with a custom CMS architecture, SEO and speed optimization, and functional storytelling. The new design communicates MUZE’s sensory appeal and scientific credibility, offering a smooth, intuitive, and visually rich shopping experience.

Testimonials

"The new site reflects the essence of MUZE and has greatly improved the shopping experience. It’s fast, easy to use, and allows us to grow without losing our identity."

Carolina Pozo
Founder of MUZE

"The new site reflects the essence of MUZE and has greatly improved the shopping experience. It’s fast, easy to use, and allows us to grow without losing our identity."

Carolina Pozo
Founder of MUZE

Design & Develeopment Process

Research & Analysis

Briefing

Competitors Analysis

UX Analysis

Definition of User Persona

Wireframing & Testing

Userflow & Sitemap

Lo-Fi & Hi-Fi Wireframes

Clickable Prototype

Usability Testing

High Fidelity & Hand-Off

Branding

UI & UI-Kit

Responsive Design

High Fidelity Prototype

Usability Testing

Hand-off to Development

Development & Launch

CMS implementation (WordPress-Elementor / Shopify / Webflow)

CMS Configuration

Responsive Optimization

SEO Improvements (optimized content & images)

Final Testing & QA

Final Project Deployment

Design Process

Research & Analysis

Briefing

Competitors Analysis

UX Analysis

Definition of User Persona

Wireframing & Testing

Userflow & Sitemap

Lo-Fi & Hi-Fi Wireframes

Clickable Prototype

Usability Testing

High Fidelity & Hand-Off

Branding

UI & UI-Kit

Responsive Design

High Fidelity Prototype

Usability Testing

Hand-off to Development

Color Palette

Typography

Brand Identity

User Persona

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Location:
Marital Status:
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Current Situation

Motivations

Frustrations

Goals & Objectives

Logo

Before
After

Lo-Fi Wireframes

Previous Design

The previous homepage felt dark, static, and product-heavy, with limited hierarchy and little storytelling. While it showcased the products, it failed to convey MUZE’s wellness-driven purpose or the sensory experience behind the brand. The navigation and layout were also visually dense, making it harder for users to engage or explore further.

The Revamped Experience

The redesigned homepage introduces a clean, minimalist, and elegant aesthetic that captures MUZE’s functional yet indulgent identity. The new layout highlights the “Deliciously Functional Chocolate” concept through balanced white space, refined typography, and warm tones, reflecting both science and sophistication. Clear product presentation, intuitive navigation, and cohesive visuals create a premium and calming experience aligned with the brand’s essence of well-being and quality.

Key Features & 
Improvements Implemented

The MUZE redesign delivered a scalable, high-performing e-commerce with a custom CMS, improved speed and SEO, ready-to-scale architecture, and a smooth, optimized checkout—enhancing both user experience and brand identity. Key features include:

Custom CMS Architecture

To dynamically manage products, functional lines, and editorial content.

Speed and SEO Optimization

The overall site performance was improved, allowing for fast loading without sacrificing design.

Ready to Scale

The site is ready to integrate email marketing, subscription systems, point of sale, and multilingual support.

Optimized Checkout

A clear and frictionless checkout flow was designed, increasing the likelihood of conversion and reducing abandonment.

Creating an Intuitive and Efficient Digital Experience

The Design Process

We redefined the site structure to highlight product benefits and brand storytelling, creating a clear, efficient, and scalable experience.

User Flows

We simplified navigation and checkout, making the shopping journey smooth, intuitive, and focused on conversion.

Visual Design

We applied a warm, elegant aesthetic with rich colors and sensory visuals that reflect MUZE’s essence of quality and well-being.

Conclusion

The complete redesign of the MUZE website successfully aligned the digital experience with the brand's essence: well-being, functionality, and honesty. The new platform combines an immersive aesthetic with smooth navigation, allowing users to discover functional products intuitively and connect with MUZE's values.