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FOODZIES

Redefining home cooking with effortless recipes and convenient pickup options

Overview

Foodzies change how people cook at home. It offers easy recipes so you can get creative without any trouble. What's special about Foodzies is that it works with nearby stores. You pick what you want to make, and the ingredients are ready for you to grab.

No more waiting in long lines at the store. Foodzies makes it simple, so you can enjoy tasty, homemade meals without the hassle of shopping. 

Problem

Many people want to cook delicious meals at home but struggle with the time-consuming process of planning recipes, gathering ingredients, and navigating crowded grocery stores. Busy schedules and long lines often discourage individuals from pursuing their culinary aspirations, leading to reliance on less healthy and convenient meal options.

My Role

  • UX Research

  • UX Design

  • UI Design

Tools

  • Figma

  • Google Docs

  • Google Forms

Solution

​Foodzies allows individuals to overcome the challenges of home cooking with a personalized and convenient approach. By offering a user-friendly platform, Foodzies enables users to effortlessly explore a variety of recipes tailored to their preferences and dietary requirements. Through seamless integration with local stores, users can send their recipe ingredient lists for hassle-free pickup, eliminating the need to navigate crowded aisles and long checkout lines. 

Timeline

  • Every Friday for 4 Months

  • Working with another UX/UI Designer and 3 Web Developers

Process

  • User Stories

  • User Research 

  • User Flows

  • LowFi Designs

  • HiFi Designs

  • Branding/Style Guide

Research Objectives

  • Investigate dietary preferences, food choices, and cooking habits.

  • Identify pain points in meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking.

  • Analyze existing meal planning and grocery delivery services.

  • Define the primary demographic groups that are likely to use Foodzies, such as busy professionals, families, or health-conscious individuals.

  • Research potential collaborations with grocery stores or suppliers.

Competitive Research

I examined industry leaders like Uber Eats, DoorDash, Instacart, and Factor_. Each offers distinct services, from restaurant food delivery to grocery delivery and pre-prepared meals, guiding our strategy to position Foodzies

Competitive Research Findings

  • Diverse offerings include restaurant food delivery, grocery delivery, and pre-prepared meal delivery.

  • Recognized varying user needs such as convenience, variety, and health-conscious options.

  • Expensive fees at checkout.

  • Users appreciate services that saves them tiime.

User Research

We used Google Forms to conduct user surveys for Foodzies, gathering insights on preferences, dietary habits, and expectations. Surveys were distributed through social media and family, helping us understand user needs for product development.

Research Findings

  • Age range 23- 40

  • Many have food allergies

  • Spend 30 min - 1 hour cooking



 

  • 54 responses

  • Typically cook at home

  • Interested in nutrition facts

  • Busy lifestyle
     

Who are we designing for?

I gathered data from surveys and interviews to understand our target audience's demographics and preferences. Then, I identified common patterns to create distinct personas.

Prioritizing Features

  • Suggestions based on dietary preferences

  • Nutrition facts

  • Add and subtract ingredients

  • Categories for different recipes

User Flows

Sketching out Foodzies' app user flow visualizes every step, from opening to ordering. We refine for simplicity and satisfaction, integrating features like ingredient modification and nutrition facts based on survey data. This ensures an intuitive experience for all users, aligning with their preferences and needs.

User Stories

  • As a new user, I want to be able to sign in, create an account, or skip.

  • As a user, I want to browse meals that I want to eat.

  • As a user I want to check the ingredients and nutrition facts for each meal I click on. 

  • As a user I want to add the meal to my cart, adding or subtracting ingredients I want. 

  • As a user i want to send my items to a store for pick up and cook at home.

Low Fidelity

In the low-fidelity design phase for Foodzies, we create simplified wireframes to outline key screens and interactions, like the homepage and checkout process, based on the data we collected from user surveys and research. These rough sketches allow us to iterate quickly and gather feedback, ensuring the final design meets user needs effectively.

Style Guide & Branding

The style guide for Foodzies integrates a tasteful combination of green and greys, not only for aesthetic appeal but also to symbolize health and vitality. Green, often associated with nature and freshness, signifies our commitment to offering wholesome and nutritious meal options. Icons and buttons are thoughtfully designed with simplicity in mind, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience that reflects our dedication to promoting health and well-being.

High Fidelity

In the high-fidelity design phase for Foodzies, we translate our low-fidelity wireframes into polished, detailed mockups that accurately represent the final look and feel of our app. 

Tel. 603-275-4943
karvin.huynh@gmail.com

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