Visual direction

The storefront should feel like a real after-hours smoke shop, not a generic ecommerce template.

Current direction

The current visual direction is:

• dark interface
• restrained purple accent
• product-first layout
• dense but readable product information
• store-wall merchandising feel
• minimal marketing copy

Product images

The demo now uses a starter set of recognizable product-family photos for the main inventory categories.

Better production image options:

• real store photos
• individual product photos
• point-of-sale or distributor catalog images
• generated category placeholders for missing products

The current product images should be reviewed as a direction, not final licensed assets. Production should use approved brand, distributor, point-of-sale, or store-owned photography.

Store photo usage

The real store photo is useful as reference for:

• product categories
• shelf density
• counter-wall layout
• brand mood
• customer pickup context

It is not currently polished enough to use as a primary hero image without editing.

Image review checklist

For each final image, check:

• product is visible
• image is not too dark
• crop works on mobile
• text does not cover the important part
• category is obvious
• image quality feels client-ready

Avoid

• decorative gradients as the main visual
• stock photos that do not show relevant products
• product cards with no image
• low-contrast text on busy images
• making the whole interface purple