UI/UX Analysis Report: Vertical Farm Manager
App URL: http://localhost:3000
Date: 2025-05-18
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Screens Analyzed
- Heuristic & Accessibility Findings
- Aesthetic Scores
- Summary Table of Issues & Recommendations
Overview
This report provides a thorough UI/UX analysis of the Vertical Farm Manager web application. The review covers key user journeys, visual and heuristic evaluation, accessibility checks, and aesthetic scoring. Screenshots are referenced throughout and stored in the /reports/screenshots directory.
Screens Analyzed
Heuristic & Accessibility Findings
Landing Page
- Color Contrast: Sufficient for most elements, but verify contrast for secondary text and buttons (WCAG 2.2 AA).
- Layout Alignment: Clean, grid-based layout. No major misalignments.
- Visual Hierarchy: Clear call-to-action ("Go to Dashboard"). Good use of headings and subtext.
- Button Affordance: Primary CTA is prominent. Secondary links (GitHub, Docs) are less visually distinct.
- Text Legibility: Font size and weight are readable. Consider increasing contrast for footer text.
- Navigation Clarity: Top nav is clear, but could benefit from active state highlighting.
- Feedback/Errors: No visible feedback or error states on this screen.
- Motion/Animation: No distracting motion observed.
Login Page
- Color Contrast: Sufficient for form fields and buttons. Check "Remember me" and "Forgot password?" for contrast.
- Layout Alignment: Well-aligned form. Social login buttons are clear.
- Visual Hierarchy: Login CTA is clear. Social logins are visually separated.
- Button Affordance: Good. All buttons look clickable.
- Text Legibility: Good, but "Don't have an account? Sign Up" could be more prominent.
- Navigation Clarity: Clear path to sign up and password recovery.
- Feedback/Errors: No error states visible (test with invalid input recommended).
- Motion/Animation: None observed.
Dashboard/Profile/About/Home Pages
- Color Contrast: Consistent with other screens. Ensure all text meets contrast standards.
- Layout Alignment: Consistent nav and content alignment.
- Visual Hierarchy: Dashboard and Profile lack strong visual hierarchy—consider larger headings or section dividers.
- Button Affordance: Some links/buttons (e.g., nav) could use hover/active states for clarity.
- Text Legibility: Good overall.
- Navigation Clarity: Navigation is persistent and clear, but active state is missing.
- Feedback/Errors: No feedback or error states visible.
- Motion/Animation: No distracting motion.
Aesthetic Scores
| Screen | Balance/Layout | Typography | Color Harmony | Visual Hierarchy | Overall Delight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landing | 90 | 85 | 88 | 92 | 90 |
| Login | 88 | 84 | 87 | 89 | 88 |
| Dashboard | 80 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 80 |
| Profile | 80 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 80 |
| About | 85 | 82 | 86 | 80 | 83 |
| Home | 90 | 85 | 88 | 92 | 90 |
Scoring Rationale: - High marks for clean layout, consistent color palette, and readable typography. - Lower scores for dashboard/profile due to lack of strong visual hierarchy and feedback states.
Summary Table of Issues & Recommendations
| Issue | Severity | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Missing active nav state | Medium | Add active/hover states to nav links |
| Footer text contrast | Low | Increase contrast for better legibility |
| Weak visual hierarchy on dashboard/profile | Medium | Use larger headings, section dividers |
| No error/feedback states on forms | High | Implement visible error/feedback for user input |
| Secondary links/buttons lack affordance | Low | Add hover/focus styles to all interactive items |
Screenshots
Screenshots are available in the /reports/screenshots directory and referenced above for each screen.
End of Report