Feelin' Smoothie
I created an application called "Feelin Smoothie".
This app will allow users to search for recipes for acai bowls, smoothies and juices. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, working and schooling from home has been the new norm. With a rise in remote work in 2020 and 2021, we have seen more people cooking and trying out new recipes at home. I have observed a rise in homemade health recipes such as acai bowls and smoothies, these recipes have been gaining popularity and therefore I decided that this app will be useful for users as it is convenient and hassle-free for them.
In my personal experience, having many tabs open with different recipes is very messy and confusing, hence, instead of constantly finding different recipes online from platforms such as Google, users can utilise this app which offers a one-stop solution where they can easily find any recipes they want and refer to them anytime as well.
My roles: Self-initiated: Product & Visual Design
Time frame: 1 week
Opportunity Statement
There is an opportunity to develop an all-in-one healthy drinks recipe app that addresses the needs of individuals who enjoy making drinks at home. This app should provide a comprehensive resource of recipes for different types of drinks, including smoothies, juices and acai, catering to a diverse range of preferences and occasions. The app should be user-friendly, offering features such as easy search and filter options, personalized recipe collections, and ingredient substitutions to accommodate different dietary restrictions and preferences. Additionally, the app should offer educational resources and tips to help users improve their mixology skills and experiment with new ingredients and techniques. By addressing these needs, the all-in-one drinks recipe app has the potential to become a go-to resource for individuals who want to make delicious and impressive drinks at home with ease and confidence.
Discovery and Inspiration
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on people's daily routines and lifestyles, including their eating habits. With the closure of restaurants and the need for social distancing, many individuals have been forced to cook at home more frequently. This has led to an increased awareness of the ingredients in their food and a desire for healthier options. Additionally, the pandemic has made people more health-conscious. This has led to a greater interest in cooking and eating healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables. It has encouraged individuals to explore new recipes and ingredients, leading to a greater appreciation for home-cooked meals and a healthier lifestyle.
In my personal experience, I constantly search on Google if I want to find a certain smoothie/juice recipe, and having many tabs open with different recipes is very messy and confusing. Moreover, it can be very tedious and repetitive as well. Gah! I thought. There has got to be a better, more integrated way!
So I began designing one...
Problem Statement
Many individuals who enjoy making their own drinks at home often find themselves browsing multiple sources for recipes, which can be time-consuming and frustrating. There is a need for a comprehensive all-in-one drinks recipe book that provides a wide range of recipes for various types of drinks such as juices and smoothies.
User Interviews
I created a set of questions to ask potential users. I was especially interested in responses around the following themes:
1. What are some of your favorite types of drinks to make at home?
2. Where do you typically find your drink recipes?
3. How often do you experiment with new drink recipes?
4. What challenges have you experienced when searching for new drink recipes online or in other sources?
5. What features would you expect to see in an all-in-one drinks recipe app?
6. How important is it for you to be able to personalize your recipe collections?
7. How important is it for you to have access to educational resources and tips when making drinks?
8. Have you used any other drinks recipe apps before? If so, what did you like and dislike about them?
9. How would an all-in-one drinks recipe app improve your experience with making drinks at home?
10. Is there anything else you would like to see in an all-in-one drinks recipe app that would make it more useful or enjoyable for you?
Original Design
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The design above was my first ever design when I started UI/UX. After a year later, I relooked at it and realised that there were a lot of areas of improvement, which was why I decided to redesign it.
Areas to be improved:
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Consistency in terms of design, i.e, the backgrounds throughout the entire app were different. Moreover, I did not structure the colors well which led to inconsistency in the usage of the colors.
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The UI could be more modern and fresh in the sense that it suits a recipe app for acai bowls, juices and smoothies. The colors are dull as well.
Changes made:
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At the landing page after entering the app, options to create account and sign in are all on the first page, this reduces the number of clicks for the user.
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Switched the shakes to acai bowls as I realised that acai bowls are gaining popularity amongst the public and I also felt that shakes were out of place as smoothies and juices are more towards the healthier side and shakes did not fit into that category.
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Stuck with mainly 2 colors:blue and white, throughout the entire app. I went with blue as I felt that blue gave off more of a refreshing and relaxing vibe as it is associated with the beach.
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Added animations as well to make the UI more modern and fun when users are looking through the different recipes.
Redesigned Version
Preview
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