In today's day and age, individuals who live independently or those who lack culinary skills often find it challenging to prepare meals regularly, especially when dietary restrictions or a desire for healthy eating come into play. This struggle is particularly prevalent among students and recent graduates who are living solo and trying to maintain a budget, resulting in a reliance on takeout and limited home-cooked options.
Students and bachelors living by themselves
Individuals with health restriction
Individuals new to cooking
Individuals needing meal plans in their busy life
Google forms
Interviews
Online research
The objective was to understand the existing scenario of enrollment in daycare centers and the challenges faced by parents while finding a reliable facility. The in-depth user interviews gave me quality insights from working parents living in urban and semi-urban areas.
Questions
How often do you order food in a week?
On average, how often do you cook in a week?
When you choose to order delivery food instead of cooking at home, what are the main reasons behind your decision?
When deciding on a meal to prepare, which of the following cooking goals are important to you?
How many tries does it take for you to be satisfied with a new recipe?
Where do you typically find new recipes to cook at home?
What are the challenges you face while trying new recipes?
The app was designed with a focus on meal planning by integrating dietary preferences with curated recipes, enhanced by AI tools like chat assist and ingredient scanning tool. I focused on understanding the common challenges of the primary user group who were new to cooking and designed the app features address their pain points. Looking ahead the app can be further evolved into a smart kitchen companion.
