Hero video - Brief

Moodboard

Moodboard

Storyboad:

Bean To Cup

Storyboad:

Bean To Cup

Storyboad: Bean To Cup

Storyboard: Bean To Cup

Storyboard: Bean To Cup

Image:
Generic / Descriptive elements

Lush, terraced coffee estates → descriptive, paints a mental image.

dense green vegetation → simple, generic.

traditional Indian farmhouse in background → cultural cue, descriptive.

red and yellow cherries on branches → straightforward description.


Technical elements

Baba Budangiri hills in Karnataka, India → specific geography, gives context.

misty skies → atmospheric setting.

golden-hour ambient light → technical photography term (AI responds very well to this).

Image:
Generic / Descriptive elements

Lush, terraced coffee estates → descriptive, paints a mental image.

dense green vegetation → simple, generic.

traditional Indian farmhouse in background → cultural cue, descriptive.

red and yellow cherries on branches → straightforward description.


Technical elements

Baba Budangiri hills in Karnataka, India → specific geography, gives context.

misty skies → atmospheric setting.

golden-hour ambient light → technical photography term (AI responds very well to this).

AI Image Modelling

AI Image Modelling

AI Image Modelling

AI Video Modelling

Image:
Generic / Descriptive elements

Lush, terraced coffee estates → descriptive, paints a mental image.

dense green vegetation → simple, generic.

traditional Indian farmhouse in background → cultural cue, descriptive.

red and yellow cherries on branches → straightforward description.

Technical elements

Baba Budangiri hills in Karnataka, India → specific geography, gives context.

misty skies → atmospheric setting.

golden-hour ambient light → technical photography term (AI responds very well to this).

AI Village Modelling

Storyboarding → Moodboard → Final Moodboard and Storyline → AI Promping → AI Image Modelling → AI Video Modelling → Premier Pro Editing

Storyboarding → Moodboard → Final Moodboard and Storyline → AI Promping → AI Image Modelling → AI Video Modelling → Premier Pro Editing

A/B Testing

Findings

Goal: Compare Version A (V1) vs Version B (V2) of Sunbean website

V1 → Simple, Dark Fantasy-inspired, functional baseline

V2 → Rich visuals, motion design, storytelling, improved navigation

Method: Remote moderated test, 10 participants, divided equally

Purpose of A/B Testing: Test usability, engagement, navigation across versions

Identify version that best supports premium brand positioning

Collect quant + qual data (completion, time, errors, satisfaction)

Generate insights → final design direction

Hypotheses:

Version A: Easy navigation, fast task completion, but low engagement

Version B: Higher engagement & premium feel, but risk of overload

Assumption: V2 would score better on experience & storytelling,

V1 better on speed & simplicity

Methodology

Participants: 10 digitally active premium coffee consumers

Group A (5) → Version 1

Group B (5) → Version 2

Format: Remote moderated, task-based testing

Tasks: Explore Homepage, Find Products, Brand Story, Recipes, Blog

AI Video Modelling

Results

Homepage → Both 100% completion, V2 faster & rated more premium

Product Discovery → Both failed (no PDPs)

Brand Story → Both completed, V2 recall & engagement higher

Recipes & Blog → V2 easier to discover, faster, more intuitive

Overall: V2 rated 4.6/5 vs V1 3.7/5

Preference: 8/10 chose Version B

The task was to conceptualize and develop a digital storytelling experience for ITC Sunbean’s Gourmet Coffee range. The project involved creating a narrative that would take users through the journey of coffee from bean to cup, highlighting the unique origins, flavors, and craftsmanship behind the four signature variants — Nikamali, Panagiri, Ethiopia, and Red Honey.

The deliverables included developing the storyline, generating AI-based visuals for each frame, and finally editing the complete video with sound and transitions to be showcased on the brand’s website.

Hero Video: Premium brand storytelling, immersive first impression.

Bento Grid Videos: Showcased coffee origins, processes, and brand experience.

Hero Video: Premium brand storytelling, immersive first impression.

Bento Grid Videos: Showcased coffee origins, processes, and brand experience.

Hero Video: Premium brand storytelling, immersive first impression.

Bento Grid Videos: Showcased coffee origins, processes, and brand experience.

Final Video Output -

Final Video Output -

Final Video Output -

Hero Video: Premium brand storytelling, immersive first impression.

Bento Grid Videos: Showcased coffee origins, processes, and brand experience.

Final Video Output -

Hero Video: Premium brand storytelling, immersive first impression.

Bento Grid Videos: Showcased coffee origins, processes, and brand experience.

Findings


V2 > V1 on engagement, storytelling, navigation, satisfaction

Homepage → V2 perceived as modern & premium

Product Discovery → Major gap in both (no detailed product pages)

Content (Recipes/Blog) → Easier & more engaging in V2

Conclusion → V2 chosen as base for future iterations

V2

V1

V1

V2

Mobile UI

Mobile UI

Mobile UI

Desktop UI

Desktop UI

Mobile UI

Mobile UI

Responsive design across mobile, tablet, and desktop

Responsive design across mobile, tablet, and desktop

Responsive design across mobile, tablet, and desktop

Design System

Design System

Design System

Design System

Desktop UI

Mobile UI

Desktop UI

Mobile UI

Responsive design across mobile, tablet, and desktop

Hero video - Brief

Storyboarding → Moodboard → Final Moodboard and Storyline → AI Promping → AI Image Modelling → AI Video Modelling → Premier Pro Editing

Storyboarding → Moodboard → Final Moodboard and Storyline → AI Promping → AI Image Modelling → AI Video Modelling → Premier Pro Editing

The task was to conceptualize and develop a digital storytelling experience for ITC Sunbean’s Gourmet Coffee range. The project involved creating a narrative that would take users through the journey of coffee from bean to cup, highlighting the unique origins, flavors, and craftsmanship behind the four signature variants — Nikamali, Panagiri, Ethiopia, and Red Honey.

The deliverables included developing the storyline, generating AI-based visuals for each frame, and finally editing the complete video with sound and transitions to be showcased on the brand’s website.

The task was to conceptualize and develop a digital storytelling experience for ITC Sunbean’s Gourmet Coffee range. The project involved creating a narrative that would take users through the journey of coffee from bean to cup, highlighting the unique origins, flavors, and craftsmanship behind the four signature variants — Nikamali, Panagiri, Ethiopia, and Red Honey.

The deliverables included developing the storyline, generating AI-based visuals for each frame, and finally editing the complete video with sound and transitions to be showcased on the brand’s website.

Goal: Compare Version A (V1) vs Version B (V2) of Sunbean website

V1 → Simple, Dark Fantasy-inspired, functional baseline

V2 → Rich visuals, motion design, storytelling, improved navigation

Method: Remote moderated test, 10 participants, divided equally

Goal: Compare Version A (V1) vs Version B (V2) of Sunbean website

V1 → Simple, Dark Fantasy-inspired, functional baseline

V2 → Rich visuals, motion design, storytelling, improved navigation

Method: Remote moderated test, 10 participants, divided equally

Hypotheses:

Version A: Easy navigation, fast task completion, but low engagement

Version B: Higher engagement & premium feel, but risk of overload

Assumption: V2 would score better on experience & storytelling,

V1 better on speed & simplicity

Hypotheses:

Version A: Easy navigation, fast task completion, but low engagement

Version B: Higher engagement & premium feel, but risk of overload

Assumption: V2 would score better on experience & storytelling,

V1 better on speed & simplicity

Results

Homepage → Both 100% completion, V2 faster & rated more premium

Product Discovery → Both failed (no PDPs)

Brand Story → Both completed, V2 recall & engagement higher

Recipes & Blog → V2 easier to discover, faster, more intuitive

Overall: V2 rated 4.6/5 vs V1 3.7/5

Preference: 8/10 chose Version B

Results

Homepage → Both 100% completion, V2 faster & rated more premium

Product Discovery → Both failed (no PDPs)

Brand Story → Both completed, V2 recall & engagement higher

Recipes & Blog → V2 easier to discover, faster, more intuitive

Overall: V2 rated 4.6/5 vs V1 3.7/5

Preference: 8/10 chose Version B

A/B Testing

Findings

Findings

Methodology

Participants: 10 digitally active premium coffee consumers

Group A (5) → Version 1

Group B (5) → Version 2

Format: Remote moderated, task-based testing

Tasks: Explore Homepage, Find Products, Brand Story, Recipes, Blog

Methodology

Participants: 10 digitally active premium coffee consumers

Group A (5) → Version 1

Group B (5) → Version 2

Format: Remote moderated, task-based testing

Tasks: Explore Homepage, Find Products, Brand Story, Recipes, Blog

Purpose of A/B Testing: Test usability, engagement, navigation across versions

Identify version that best supports premium brand positioning

Collect quant + qual data (completion, time, errors, satisfaction)

Generate insights → final design direction

Purpose of A/B Testing: Test usability, engagement, navigation across versions

Identify version that best supports premium brand positioning

Collect quant + qual data (completion, time, errors, satisfaction)

Generate insights → final design direction

Findings

V2 > V1 on engagement, storytelling, navigation, satisfaction

Homepage → V2 perceived as modern & premium

Product Discovery → Major gap in both (no detailed product pages)

Content (Recipes/Blog) → Easier & more engaging in V2

Conclusion → V2 chosen as base for future iterations

Findings

V2 > V1 on engagement, storytelling, navigation, satisfaction

Homepage → V2 perceived as modern & premium

Product Discovery → Major gap in both (no detailed product pages)

Content (Recipes/Blog) → Easier & more engaging in V2

Conclusion → V2 chosen as base for future iterations

A/B Testing

UI Audit

Design System

UI/UX Design

A/B Testing

Findings

Goal: Compare Version A (V1) vs Version B (V2) of Sunbean website

V1 → Simple, Dark Fantasy-inspired, functional baseline

V2 → Rich visuals, motion design, storytelling, improved navigation

Method: Remote moderated test, 10 participants, divided equally

Purpose of A/B Testing: Test usability, engagement, navigation across versions

Identify version that best supports premium brand positioning

Collect quant + qual data (completion, time, errors, satisfaction)

Generate insights → final design direction

Hypotheses:

Version A: Easy navigation, fast task completion, but low engagement

Version B: Higher engagement & premium feel, but risk of overload

Assumption: V2 would score better on experience & storytelling,

V1 better on speed & simplicity

Methodology

Participants: 10 digitally active premium coffee consumers

Group A (5) → Version 1

Group B (5) → Version 2

Format: Remote moderated, task-based testing

Tasks: Explore Homepage, Find Products, Brand Story, Recipes, Blog

Results

Homepage → Both 100% completion, V2 faster & rated more premium

Product Discovery → Both failed (no PDPs)

Brand Story → Both completed, V2 recall & engagement higher

Recipes & Blog → V2 easier to discover, faster, more intuitive

Overall: V2 rated 4.6/5 vs V1 3.7/5

Preference: 8/10 chose Version B

Findings


V2 > V1 on engagement, storytelling, navigation, satisfaction

Homepage → V2 perceived as modern & premium

Product Discovery → Major gap in both (no detailed product pages)

Content (Recipes/Blog) → Easier & more engaging in V2

Conclusion → V2 chosen as base for future iterations

V1

V2

Goal: Compare Version A (V1) vs Version B (V2) of Sunbean website

V1 → Simple, Dark Fantasy-inspired, functional baseline

V2 → Rich visuals, motion design, storytelling, improved navigation

Method: Remote moderated test, 10 participants, divided equally

Hypotheses:

Version A: Easy navigation, fast task completion, but low engagement

Version B: Higher engagement & premium feel, but risk of overload

Assumption: V2 would score better on experience & storytelling,

V1 better on speed & simplicity

Results

Homepage → Both 100% completion, V2 faster & rated more premium

Product Discovery → Both failed (no PDPs)

Brand Story → Both completed, V2 recall & engagement higher

Recipes & Blog → V2 easier to discover, faster, more intuitive

Overall: V2 rated 4.6/5 vs V1 3.7/5

Preference: 8/10 chose Version B

A/B Testing

Findings

Methodology

Participants: 10 digitally active premium coffee consumers

Group A (5) → Version 1

Group B (5) → Version 2

Format: Remote moderated, task-based testing

Tasks: Explore Homepage, Find Products, Brand Story, Recipes, Blog

Purpose of A/B Testing: Test usability, engagement, navigation across versions

Identify version that best supports premium brand positioning

Collect quant + qual data (completion, time, errors, satisfaction)

Generate insights → final design direction

Findings

V2 > V1 on engagement, storytelling, navigation, satisfaction

Homepage → V2 perceived as modern & premium

Product Discovery → Major gap in both (no detailed product pages)

Content (Recipes/Blog) → Easier & more engaging in V2

Conclusion → V2 chosen as base for future iterations

Hero video - Brief

Storyboarding → Moodboard → Final Moodboard and Storyline → AI Promping → AI Image Modelling → AI Video Modelling → Premier Pro Editing

The task was to conceptualize and develop a digital storytelling experience for ITC Sunbean’s Gourmet Coffee range. The project involved creating a narrative that would take users through the journey of coffee from bean to cup, highlighting the unique origins, flavors, and craftsmanship behind the four signature variants — Nikamali, Panagiri, Ethiopia, and Red Honey.

The deliverables included developing the storyline, generating AI-based visuals for each frame, and finally editing the complete video with sound and transitions to be showcased on the brand’s website.

AI Image Modelling

AI Video Modelling

Image:
Generic / Descriptive elements

Lush, terraced coffee estates → descriptive, paints a mental image.

dense green vegetation → simple, generic.

traditional Indian farmhouse in background → cultural cue, descriptive.

red and yellow cherries on branches → straightforward description.

Technical elements

Baba Budangiri hills in Karnataka, India → specific geography, gives context.

misty skies → atmospheric setting.

golden-hour ambient light → technical photography term (AI responds very well to this).

UI/UX Design

UI/UX Design

Design System

Design System

UI Audit

UI Audit

A/B Testing

A/B Testing

Design

Design Process

Double Diamond: Discover → Define → Develop → Deliver


3 Versions → Evolved from adaptation → AI integration → premium storytelling

Overview of the Project

To strengthen brand perception and communicate Sunbean's "bean-to-cup" narrative, the website is introducing generative AI-driven storytelling through hero and bento videos. This enhances visual appeal and content engagement but also raises challenges of navigation clarity, usability trade-offs, and performance optimization. The design problem centers on how to ensure that storytelling and usability coexist seamlessly without compromising the user's purchase journey.

Problem Statement

Sunbean’s static website limited usability, content accessibility, and brand differentiation, weakening its impact at a crucial brand awareness stage. An underdeveloped design system without scalable modules or accessibility standards further restricted consistency and growth. The project aimed to address these gaps by creating a scalable platform that integrates generative AI storytelling with clear, functional design.

Problem 3 :

Low Discoverability of Features

Interactive elements like the quiz or recipes risked being buried within the site, limiting engagement.


Solution:

Improved navigation cues, bento layouts, and CTAs to surface features more prominently and guide exploration.

Problem 1 :

Weak Brand Differentiation

Version 1 felt generic and failed to convey Sunbean’s “gourmet premium” identity.


Solution:

Introduced generative AI–driven storytelling through hero and bento videos.

Problem 2 :

Limited Premium Positioning

Sunbean lacked distinct cues to highlight its premium blends and roast quality.


Solution:

Recipe Detail Pages

Added roast meters, blend info, and guided recipes to showcase product depth and strengthen Sunbean’s gourmet identity.

Discover

Define

Problem Statement

Deliver

Discover

Define

Problem Statement

Deliver

Design

Overview of the Project

Design Process

Double Diamond: Discover → Define → Develop → Deliver


3 Versions → Evolved from adaptation → AI integration → premium storytelling

Sunbean’s static website limited usability, content accessibility, and brand differentiation, weakening its impact at a crucial brand awareness stage. An underdeveloped design system without scalable modules or accessibility standards further restricted consistency and growth. The project aimed to address these gaps by creating a scalable platform that integrates generative AI storytelling with clear, functional design.

Discover

Define

Problem Statement

Deliver

Problem 3 :

Low Discoverability of Features

Interactive elements like the quiz or recipes risked being buried within the site, limiting engagement.


Solution:

Improved navigation cues, bento layouts, and CTAs to surface features more prominently and guide exploration.

To strengthen brand perception and communicate Sunbean's "bean-to-cup" narrative, the website is introducing generative AI-driven storytelling through hero and bento videos. This enhances visual appeal and content engagement but also raises challenges of navigation clarity, usability trade-offs, and performance optimization. The design problem centers on how to ensure that storytelling and usability coexist seamlessly without compromising the user's purchase journey.

Problem Statement

Problem 1 :

Weak Brand Differentiation

Version 1 felt generic and failed to convey Sunbean’s “gourmet premium” identity.


Solution:

Introduced generative AI–driven storytelling through hero and bento videos.

Problem 2 :

Limited Premium Positioning

Sunbean lacked distinct cues to highlight its premium blends and roast quality.


Solution:

Recipe Detail Pages

Added roast meters, blend info, and guided recipes to showcase product depth and strengthen Sunbean’s gourmet identity.

Double Diamond: Discover → Define → Develop → Deliver

3 Versions → Evolved from adaptation → AI integration → premium storytelling

Overview of the Project

To strengthen brand perception and communicate Sunbean's "bean-to-cup" narrative, the website is introducing generative AI-driven storytelling through hero and bento videos. This enhances visual appeal and content engagement but also raises challenges of navigation clarity, usability trade-offs, and performance optimization. The design problem centers on how to ensure that storytelling and usability coexist seamlessly without compromising the user's purchase journey.

Sunbean’s static website limited usability, content accessibility, and brand differentiation, weakening its impact at a crucial brand awareness stage. An underdeveloped design system without scalable modules or accessibility standards further restricted consistency and growth. The project aimed to address these gaps by creating a scalable platform that integrates generative AI storytelling with clear, functional design.

Design Process

Design Process

Problem Statement

Discover

Define

Design

Deliver

Problem Statement

Discover

Define

Design

Deliver

Problem Statement

Problem 3 :

Low Discoverability of Features

Interactive elements like the quiz or recipes risked being buried within the site, limiting engagement.


Solution:

Improved navigation cues, bento layouts, and CTAs to surface features more prominently and guide exploration.

Problem 1 :

Weak Brand Differentiation

Version 1 felt generic and failed to convey Sunbean’s “gourmet premium” identity.


Solution:

Introduced generative AI–driven storytelling through hero and bento videos.

Problem 2 :

Limited Premium Positioning

Sunbean lacked distinct cues to highlight its premium blends and roast quality.


Solution:

Recipe Detail Pages

Added roast meters, blend info, and guided recipes to showcase product depth and strengthen Sunbean’s gourmet identity.

Double Diamond: Discover → Define → Develop → Deliver

3 Versions → Evolved from adaptation → AI integration → premium storytelling

Overview of the Project

To strengthen brand perception and communicate Sunbean's "bean-to-cup" narrative, the website is introducing generative AI-driven storytelling through hero and bento videos. This enhances visual appeal and content engagement but also raises challenges of navigation clarity, usability trade-offs, and performance optimization. The design problem centers on how to ensure that storytelling and usability coexist seamlessly without compromising the user's purchase journey.

Sunbean’s static website limited usability, content accessibility, and brand differentiation, weakening its impact at a crucial brand awareness stage. An underdeveloped design system without scalable modules or accessibility standards further restricted consistency and growth. The project aimed to address these gaps by creating a scalable platform that integrates generative AI storytelling with clear, functional design.

Design Process

Problem Statement

Problem 3 :

Low Discoverability of Features

Interactive elements like the quiz or recipes risked being buried within the site, limiting engagement.


Solution:

Improved navigation cues, bento layouts, and CTAs to surface features more prominently and guide exploration.

Problem 1 :

Weak Brand Differentiation

Version 1 felt generic and failed to convey Sunbean’s “gourmet premium” identity.


Solution:

Introduced generative AI–driven storytelling through hero and bento videos.

Problem 2 :

Limited Premium Positioning

Sunbean lacked distinct cues to highlight its premium blends and roast quality.


Solution:

Recipe Detail Pages

Added roast meters, blend info, and guided recipes to showcase product depth and strengthen Sunbean’s gourmet identity.

Discover

Define

Problem Statement

Deliver

Design

Discover

Define

Problem Statement

Deliver

Design

Double Diamond: Discover → Define → Develop → Deliver

3 Versions → Evolved from adaptation → AI integration → premium storytelling

Overview of the Project

To strengthen brand perception and communicate Sunbean's "bean-to-cup" narrative, the website is introducing generative AI-driven storytelling through hero and bento videos. This enhances visual appeal and content engagement but also raises challenges of navigation clarity, usability trade-offs, and performance optimization. The design problem centers on how to ensure that storytelling and usability coexist seamlessly without compromising the user's purchase journey.

Sunbean’s static website limited usability, content accessibility, and brand differentiation, weakening its impact at a crucial brand awareness stage. An underdeveloped design system without scalable modules or accessibility standards further restricted consistency and growth. The project aimed to address these gaps by creating a scalable platform that integrates generative AI storytelling with clear, functional design.

Design Process

Problem Statement

ITC Sunbean Website Design

ITC Sunbean Website Design

ITC Sunbean Website Design

Software used:

Software used:

Software used:

Design Skills used:

User Research · Usability Testing · Accessibility Design (WCAG) · Information Architecture · Wireframing · Prototyping · Interaction Design · Visual Design · Design Systems · Systems Thinking · Design Thinking · Journey Mapping · Persona Creation · Storyboarding · Typography · Layout Design · Branding & Identity · Color Theory · Communication Design · Motion Graphics

As Experience Designer at ITC Ltd, the work centered on transforming Sunbean's static website into a scalable, AI-driven platform. The old site lacked usability, accessibility, and brand differentiation. Built on the Double Diamond framework, evolving across 3 versions toward a premium, AI-powered result.

As Experience Designer at ITC Ltd, the work centered on transforming Sunbean's static website into a scalable, AI-driven platform.

UI/UX

UI/UX

UI/UX

UI/UX

ITC Sunbean : Brand & Digital Experience Design

ITC Sunbean : Brand & Digital Experience Design