Meal Management and Recipe App Design Concept

PantryPal is a meal management design concept aimed at supporting the many young adults that struggle with the task of meal planning. Users can order groceries, explore a diverse recipe library, or use AI to create meals with ingredients they already have.

Explore the research and analysis behind this thoughtfully designed meal management concept. This page showcases the insights, user needs, and strategic decisions that shaped the design.

Problem Space

Many adults struggle with the persistent task of grocery shopping and meal planning on a regular basis. During user interviews, I found 4 themes of pain points and barriers expressed by users. The 4 themes are as follows:

Recipe Access

Finding interesting and delicious recipes is difficult. Many recipe blogs are behind pay walls, and many others are otherwise inaccessible.

Food Waste

High food costs, and misaligned recipe ingredients is a frustrating and stressful experience for users.

Time Constraints

Many Adults struggle to find time to search for, and plan for interesting and delicious meals, despite their desire to do so.

Food Cost

Food costs have reached all time highs. Making the most of what is available is important, and many find this difficult to do.

User Research

A variety of users were interviewed. Common themes pulled from the data include:

Recipe Access

Finding interesting and delicious recipes is difficult. Many recipe blogs are behind pay walls, and many others are otherwise inaccessible.

Food Waste

High food costs, and misaligned recipe ingredients is a frustrating and stressful experience for users.

Time Constraints

Many Adults struggle to find time to search for, and plan for interesting and delicious meals, despite their desire to do so.

Food Cost

Food costs have reached all time highs. Making the most of what is available is important, and many find this difficult to do.

Final Prototype

The final prototype is designed to directly address key user pain points identified through research. It prioritizes an intuitive and seamless user experience, ensuring effortless navigation. Users can explore robust recipes with detailed instructions and nutritional insights, easily compare recipes to find the best fit, and quickly discover meals they can make using ingredients already in their fridge. This thoughtful design empowers users to cook smarter, reduce waste, and enjoy a stress-free meal planning experience.

Contact

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