The realm of website design has evolved into an era of imaginative elements that revolutionize how people engage with sites, making browsing a lively and interactive experience. Among these innovations, menu navigation stands out as a frontier where creativity knows no bounds. From unconventional placements to bold typography that demands attention, I've curated my top three favorites when it comes to website navigation.
Yang's Place
Yang's Place, a Chinese restaurant, has a meticulously branded website. Their logo prominently features on the initial view, in the website header, and within the fullscreen menu. Importantly, the logo remains fixed in the header across all pages, ensuring seamless navigation back to the homepage—a commendable approach for enhancing user experience.
Additionally, the menu is easily accessible through both a hamburger menu and a visually engaging layout comprising photographs and text boxes on the homepage. This layout, crafted using the Wix Pro Gallery, offers a dynamic and intuitive browsing experience for visitors.
2. Pininfarira
Pininfarina adopts an integrated navigation feature akin to Beca Tea, positioned neatly at the bottom of the screen. Additionally, there's a secondary menu accessible through a discreet hamburger icon located at the top. Notably, the video reel consistently maintains a darkened lower third, ensuring optimal visibility for all navigation options at all times.
3. Verholy Relax Park
Nestled amidst the woodlands of Ukraine's Poltava region, Verholy Relax Park emerges as a haven of tranquility, offering a luxurious retreat immersed in nature's embrace. Its website mirrors this essence with an elegant design, marrying a dark green backdrop with subtle, light interface elements.
To navigate, visitors simply click on the icon positioned at the upper left-hand corner of the homepage, unveiling a fullscreen menu comprising two distinct sections. On the left, numbered interactive links guide users to their desired destinations, while the right showcases relevant imagery for each section. A delicate curved line seamlessly connects these sections, adding a touch of fluidity amidst the structured grid layout.
In a delightful contrast to the menu's crisp lines, the cursor takes on a playful persona—a diminutive dot that expands upon hovering over menu items, inviting exploration with every interaction.