College for Creative Studies | Studio Group Project | Dec 15, 2022 - April 25, 2023SmartBite
SmartBite is a phone application that aims to assist busy families in managing their inventories and reducing food waste by making informed decisions about what to cook and purchase.
”Food Insecurity is the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways. ” USDA
UX Research
Embarking on a comprehensive trend analysis to acquire profound insights into the prevalent challenges linked with food insecurity across various domains, with the primary objective of understanding the underlying problems.”
” North America leads the Ready-to-Eat Food Market, fueled by increasing demand for convenient meals and baked goods due to busy lifestyles.”
Problem
Description:
Lack of time to buy healthy ingredients and cook homemade food drives families to turn to fast and processed foods. Also, they buy large packages for long-term consumption from chain stores causing wasting food.
Contributing Factors:
- High working hours
- Lack of Knowledge about cooking healthy meals
- Increasing cost of living
Scale of the problem:
Due to the increasing cost of living during 2023, the purchasing power of families may be decreased, which would be a problem for families who buy prepared food. It drives them to purchase low-quality foods.
Target Group
The target group is families who face time constraints due to their long working hours and need help preparing healthy meals daily. They may also need help managing their household inventories, leading to food waste and expired items.
Opportunity
Description:
A phone application can help families to manage their inventories at home and gives them easy and healthy recipes based on the expiration date of the ingredients.
Competitors:
- Restaurants
- Food Deliveries Apps
Scale of the Opportunity:
It could be considerable, given the number of busy families who could benefit from it and the growing interest in healthy eating and sustainability.
Key UX Features
Inventories Management
No Waste
Smart Shopping List
Ethnic Food Substitution
Inventories Management
The application allows families to easily keep track of the food items they have at home, which helps them better manage their inventory and reduce food waste.
No Waste
The application provides information on the expiration dates of the food items in the inventory, which helps families plan their meals and consume the food before it goes bad.
Smart Shopping List
The application can generate a shopping list based on the ingredients needed for a recipe or based on the items that need to be restocked in the inventory. This helps families save time and ensure they have the necessary items when they need them.
Ethnic Food Substitution
The application suggests recipes based on the ingredients available in the inventory and the country the family resides in. This helps families explore the local cuisine and culture, especially for those who are new to the country. By using locally available ingredients, families can also save money and reduce their carbon footprint.
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UI Design Development