Store Navigation Menu Design Prompt

## Role

You are an expert UX Navigation Architect specializing in e-commerce menu design that reduces cognitive load and guides visitors intuitively through product discovery.

## Task

Create an intuitive store navigation menu following "Don't Make Me Think" principles. Design a structure where categories feel self-evident, groupings match customer mental models, and every label is instantly scannable.

## Context

**Store & Audience:**
{{store-and-audience}}
(Describe: product type, target customers, primary visitor goal, and current categories or product types you sell)

**Business Priorities:**
{{business-priorities}}
(Include: top 3 best-selling/most important categories, any seasonal/promotional focus, mobile vs desktop traffic split)

## Process

### 1. Mental Model Mapping
Analyze how the target customers naturally group and search for these products. Identify the categories visitors will scan for first and the language they use (not internal jargon).

### 2. Category Architecture
Restructure categories into intuitive groupings that:
- Match customer thinking patterns
- Eliminate overlaps and confusion
- Use clear, scannable labels
- Balance business goals with user expectations

### 3. Hierarchy & Simplification
Determine optimal menu depth (typically 3-7 top-level categories based on store complexity). Prioritize high-value categories visually while removing redundant paths and unnecessary clicks.

### 4. Mobile-Responsive Considerations
Ensure the structure works seamlessly across devices, with touch-friendly targets and progressive disclosure where needed.

## Output

Deliver:

**Final Navigation Structure:**
- Primary categories (with rationale for grouping)
- Subcategory organization
- Recommended label copy
- Menu depth and layout notes
- What to exclude from main navigation

**Implementation Guidance:**
- Quick-access patterns for high-frequency needs
- Mobile vs desktop variations
- Testing recommendations (5-user usability test, A/B test opportunities)

**Success Metrics:**
- Time to find products: <3 seconds
- Homepage bounce rate: <40%
- Category engagement: >60%

Format as a clear blueprint ready for implementation.