WasteNot App
WasteNot is a mid-fidelity mobile app designed to reduce food waste by helping users manage their food inventory, monitor expiration dates, track purchases, create grocery lists and suggest recipes based on available ingredients, all while educating and engaging users in the fight against food waste.
Role
Project Lead
UI/UX Designer
UX Researcher
Team Size
7 people
Tools
Figma, FigJam, Slack, Trello,
G Suite
Duration
2 months
01
PROBLEM
Despite growing awareness of food waste,
many households continue to struggle with tracking their food purchases, overconsumption, monitoring expiration dates and effectively utilizing leftovers, leading to a high volume of edible food being discarded.
02
SOLUTION
WasteNot App
is designed to help individuals and households manage their food inventory. Not only that, it provides users with recipes based on what they already have and also educates and engages them in the fight against food waste.
04
IDEATION
During the Ideation phase,
we used brainstorming sessions, sketching, Crazy 8s and user flows to generate a wide range of ideas. We then narrowed these down through team feedback and usability considerations.
05
RESULTS
Throughout the process,
we developed a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency across the app. Regular team updates and feedback sessions were held to refine our designs. Our efforts culminated in mid-fidelity wireframes that effectively address the initial problem statement! Key user flows were polished and tested for usability.
Onboarding
Meal Planning
Inventory Screen
03
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
How we began
We began by conducting extensive research, including social media, food diary and competitor research to understand the landscape and user needs. Then we moved to the Analysis phase, where we employed techniques like affinity diagramming and journey mapping to identify key pain points and opportunities.
FD:
Providing storage tips would help prolong the life of people’s perishable items
Wiktor Wdowiak
FD:
Allowing users to log their food purchases and monitor expiration dates could help them track their food inventory
Wiktor Wdowiak
FD:
Offering reminders about expiring items prompts timely usage
Wiktor Wdowiak
SM:
Food waste significantly impacts the environment, accounting for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Wiktor Wdowiak
SM:
Public conversations on social media reflect a growing awareness and concern for food waste
Wiktor Wdowiak
CA:
People often have a hard time figuring out how to check-off an item from the shopping list in an app
Wiktor Wdowiak
CA:
Apps help reduce food waste with inventory management
Wiktor Wdowiak
CA:
Users want to see nutritional facts
Wiktor Wdowiak
06
NEXT STEPS
What do we want to do next?
We have a couple of goals that we want to complete in a Phase 2 of our project. Here are some key points:
• Create High-Fidelity Designs
• Conduct more Usability Tests
• Prepare for Development
• Plan for Launch
WasteNot App
WasteNot is a mid-fidelity mobile app designed to reduce food waste by helping users manage their food inventory, monitor expiration dates, track purchases, create grocery lists and suggest recipes based on available ingredients, all while educating users in the fight against food waste.
Role
Project Lead
UI/UX Designer
UX Researcher
Team Size
7 people
Tools
Figma, FigJam, Slack, Trello,
G Suite
Duration
2 months
01
PROBLEM
Despite growing awareness of food waste,
many households continue to struggle with tracking their food purchases, overconsumption, monitoring expiration dates and effectively utilizing leftovers, leading to a high volume of edible food being discarded.
03
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
How we began
We began by conducting extensive research, including social media, food diary and competitor research to understand the landscape and user needs.
SM:
Users often express satisfaction and pride when they successfully reduce their food waste
Wiktor Wdowiak
SM:
Food waste significantly impacts the environment, accounting for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Wiktor Wdowiak
SM:
Public conversations on social media reflect a growing awareness and concern for food waste
Wiktor Wdowiak
FD:
Allowing users to log their food purchases and monitor expiration dates could help them track their food inventory
Wiktor Wdowiak
FD:
Offering reminders about expiring items prompts timely usage
Wiktor Wdowiak
FD:
Providing storage tips would help prolong the life of people’s perishable items
Wiktor Wdowiak
CA:
People often have a hard time figuring out how to check-off an item from the shopping list in an app
Wiktor Wdowiak
CA:
Apps help reduce food waste with inventory management
Wiktor Wdowiak
CA:
Users want to see nutritional facts
Wiktor Wdowiak
Then we moved to the Analysis phase, where we employed techniques like affinity diagramming and journey mapping to identify key pain points and opportunities.
04
IDEATION
During the Ideation phase,
we used brainstorming sessions, sketching, Crazy 8s and user flows to generate a wide range of ideas. We then narrowed these down through team feedback and usability considerations.
02
SOLUTION
WasteNot App
is designed to help individuals and households manage their food inventory. Not only that, it provides users with recipes based on what they already have and also educates and engages them in the fight against food waste.
05
RESULTS
Throughout the process,
we developed a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency across the app. Regular team updates and feedback sessions were held to refine our designs.
Onboarding
Meal Planning
Inventory Screen
Our efforts culminated in mid-fidelity wireframes that address the initial problem statement! Key user flows were polished and tested for usability.
06
NEXT STEPS
What do we want to do next?
We have a couple of goals that we want to complete in a Phase 2 of our project. Here are some key points:
• Create High-Fidelity Designs
• Conduct more Usability Tests
• Prepare for Development
• Plan for Launch
WasteNot App
WasteNot is a mid-fidelity mobile app designed to reduce food waste by helping users manage their food inventory, monitor expiration dates, track purchases, create grocery lists and suggest recipes based on available ingredients, all while educating users in the fight against food waste.
Role
Project Lead
UI/UX Designer
UX Researcher
Team Size
7 people
Tools
Figma, FigJam, Slack, Trello,
G Suite
Duration
2 months
01
PROBLEM
Despite growing awareness of food waste,
many households continue to struggle with tracking their food purchases, overconsumption, monitoring expiration dates and effectively utilizing leftovers, leading to a high volume of edible food being discarded.
02
SOLUTION
WasteNot App
is designed to help individuals and households manage their food inventory. Not only that, it provides users with recipes based on what they already have and also educates and engages them in the fight against food waste.
03
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
How we began
We began by conducting extensive research, including social media, food diary and competitor research to understand the landscape and user needs.
FD:
Allowing users to log their food purchases and monitor expiration dates could help them track their food inventory
Wiktor Wdowiak
FD:
Offering reminders about expiring items prompts timely usage
Wiktor Wdowiak
FD:
Providing storage tips would help prolong the life of people’s perishable items
Wiktor Wdowiak
SM:
Users often express satisfaction and pride when they successfully reduce their food waste
Wiktor Wdowiak
SM:
Food waste significantly impacts the environment, accounting for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Wiktor Wdowiak
SM:
Public conversations on social media reflect a growing awareness and concern for food waste
Wiktor Wdowiak
CA:
People often have a hard time figuring out how to check-off an item from the shopping list in an app
Wiktor Wdowiak
CA:
Apps help reduce food waste with inventory management
Wiktor Wdowiak
CA:
Users want to see nutritional facts
Wiktor Wdowiak
Then we moved to the Analysis phase, where we employed techniques like affinity diagramming and journey mapping to identify key pain points and opportunities.
04
IDEATION
During the Ideation phase,
we used brainstorming sessions, sketching, Crazy 8s and user flows to generate a wide range of ideas. We then narrowed these down through team feedback and usability considerations.
05
RESULTS
Throughout the process,
we developed a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency across the app. Regular team updates and feedback sessions were held to refine our designs.
Onboarding
Meal Planning
Inventory Screen
06
NEXT STEPS
What do we want to do next?
We have a couple of goals that we want to complete in a Phase 2 of our project. Here are some key points:
• Create High-Fidelity Designs
• Conduct more Usability Tests
• Prepare for Development
• Plan for Launch
WasteNot App
WasteNot is a mid-fidelity mobile app designed to reduce food waste by helping users manage their food inventory, monitor expiration dates, track purchases, create grocery lists and suggest recipes based on available ingredients, all while educating users in the fight against food waste.
Role
Project Lead
UI/UX Designer
UX Researcher
Team Size
7 people
Tools
Figma, FigJam, Slack, Trello,
G Suite
Duration
2 months
01
PROBLEM
Despite growing awareness of food waste,
many households continue to struggle with tracking their food purchases, overconsumption, monitoring expiration dates and effectively utilizing leftovers, leading to a high volume of edible food being discarded.
02
SOLUTION
WasteNot App
is designed to help individuals and households manage their food inventory. Not only that, it provides users with recipes based on what they already have and also educates and engages them in the fight against food waste.
03
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
How we began
We began by conducting extensive research, including social media, food diary and competitor research to understand the landscape and user needs.
FD:
Allowing users to log their food purchases and monitor expiration dates could help them track their food inventory
Wiktor Wdowiak
FD:
Offering reminders about expiring items prompts timely usage
Wiktor Wdowiak
FD:
Providing storage tips would help prolong the life of people’s perishable items
Wiktor Wdowiak
SM:
Users often express satisfaction and pride when they successfully reduce their food waste
Wiktor Wdowiak
SM:
Public conversations on social media reflect a growing awareness and concern for food waste
Wiktor Wdowiak
SM:
Food waste significantly impacts the environment, accounting for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Wiktor Wdowiak
CA:
Apps help reduce food waste with inventory management
Wiktor Wdowiak
CA:
Users want to see nutritional facts
Wiktor Wdowiak
CA:
People often have a hard time figuring out how to check-off an item from the shopping list in an app
Wiktor Wdowiak
Then we moved to the Analysis phase, where we employed techniques like affinity diagramming and journey mapping to identify key pain points and opportunities.
04
IDEATION
During the Ideation phase,
we used brainstorming sessions, sketching, Crazy 8s and user flows to generate a wide range of ideas. We then narrowed these down through team feedback and usability considerations.
05
RESULTS
Throughout the process,
we developed a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency across the app. Regular team updates and feedback sessions were held to refine our designs.
Onboarding
Meal Planning
Inventory Screen
06
NEXT STEPS
What do we want to do next?
We have a couple of goals that we want to complete in a Phase 2 of our project. Here are some key points:
• Create High-Fidelity Designs
• Conduct more Usability Tests
• Prepare for Development
• Plan for Launch