Kohbai Foods
Kohbai Foods
A sleek, responsive corporate site for Kohbai Foods — a traditional Japanese food brand. We handled the frontend with Next.js, crafted a responsive design, and deployed it to a secure internal file server for stable performance.
Our Role
Responsive Web Design
Creating a seamless experience across all devices and screen sizes
Frontend Development
Building with Next.js for optimal performance and user experience
Image Optimization
Performance tuning for fast loading and visual quality
Hosting Setup
Static deployment to file server with optimized delivery
The Challenge
Kohbai needed a clean, modern site to reflect the quality of their products — but they also wanted to maintain their traditional roots. We had to strike that balance, while also working within a technical constraint: deploying to a static file server without backend logic.
Our Approach
Design
We focused on simplicity and warmth. Our UI/UX direction leaned into large visuals, earthy tones, and traditional Japanese layout sensibilities — minimal text, bold headings, clean whitespace. We optimized for mobile from the start.
Development with Next.js
We chose Next.js to build the frontend as a static site — allowing us to generate pre-rendered HTML for each page, improve performance, and keep things lightweight. We added image optimization and used static file routing for clean navigation.
Hosting
Since the client requested hosting on a file server, we exported the site statically, then delivered the optimized assets to their environment. We also tested the build on multiple devices and browsers to ensure compatibility.
The Result
Mobile-first design, fully responsive across all breakpoints
~80% faster load times compared to the old site
Deployed seamlessly on a static file server
Easy to maintain and update in the future
Behind the Scenes
One tricky part: making the site feel modern without making it feel unfamiliar. We spent a good chunk of time testing typography and iconography until we found that sweet spot between clean design and cultural identity. Also, optimizing large product images while keeping them crisp on Retina screens took a bit of trial and error — but it paid off.
Next Steps
We’re planning to assist Kohbai with a multilingual version (Japanese, English, possibly Thai), and explore the possibility of integrating a product inquiry form or light e-commerce layer in the future.