Rusinga Homestay
- TourismHospitalityBooking
A serene lakeside retreat on Rusinga Island, Kenya. Rusinga Homestay blends authentic local heritage with modern comfort: lakefront villas, family lodges, and cozy rooms; garden and lake-view dining; and curated activities including cultural tours, fishing, yoga, birdwatching, and sunset boat rides. Operations emphasize sustainability through local sourcing, waste reduction, and community partnership.
Our Process
3h
Research
Site audit, interviews, and competitive scan; mapped service offerings and guest journeys to shape IA.
2h
Wireframe
Mobile-first flows for room discovery, experiences, booking, and post-stay follow-ups.
4h
Design
Visual language inspired by the island setting; components for listings, availability, and CTAs.
8h
Development
Bookings, payments, CMS, and notifications; performance optimizations and structured data.
2h
Growth
SEO, analytics dashboards, and content iteration to improve clarity and conversion.
Unpacking the VisionThe Challenge
Unifying bookings for rooms and experiences while improving mobile usability, clarity of offerings, and operational visibility across the team.
Vision RealizedFrom Concept to Reality
• Modular guest platform for rooms and experiences with clear availability and pricing.
• Streamlined booking and checkout with payments, invoices, and refunds.
• Loyalty and referral hooks to encourage repeat stays and word-of-mouth.
• Admin operations: scheduling, content management, notifications, and support workflows.
• Performance and SEO: responsive images, caching, structured metadata, and fast mobile pages.
• Accessibility-first UI with clean typography and intuitive navigation.
Client ReflectionIn Their Words
“The unified platform simplifies bookings and day-to-day operations.”