Many parents shared the difficulty of meal prep while raising kids, shopping across multiple stores, tracking fridge items, and ensuring nutritious meals felt overwhelming. These conversations led me to research further through interviews to uncover insights and define a solution.
UX Research Findings
One of my friends, a nurse, struggled with this problem the most. Because she left for work very early, she had to prepare breakfast and lunch boxes in advance for her husband and two kids. After coming home from a long shift, she still had to cook dinner, so cooking never really ended. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were always waiting. On weekends, shopping took over. To get everything she needed, she had to visit four different stores: the Korean market for Asian ingredients, Costco for affordable essentials, Whole Foods for organic produce, and Trader Joe’s for the frozen foods her kids loved. She often asked me, “When do I get to rest? This is the most exhausting but necessary part of my day, why isn’t there a better way?”
The UI design focused on the needs of busy parents who often feel overwhelmed by meal prep, family, and work. It was built to give them emotional relief, clear guidance, and time-saving efficiency, so cooking could feel less stressful and more manageable.
Through user testing, I discovered where people struggled the most, small details that caused confusion, steps that felt too long, and moments where the flow didn’t feel natural. By listening to their feedback and iterating on the design, I was able to fix these pain points and make the experience clearer, faster, and more enjoyable for users.
Fridge Page
Meal Plan Page
Shopping List Page
This app makes meal planning simple by bringing everything together, fridge scanning, AI-powered meal planning, and easy grocery ordering. With this flow, everyday cooking becomes smarter, faster, and far less stressful.
Trust is the starting point
At first, I thought recipe recommendations alone would be enough. But I soon realized that what users really needed was confidence: “Does the app truly understand my ingredients?” Accurate scanning and clear expiration tracking became the foundation of trust and without that trust, recommendations held little value.
Experiences must connect
Designing recipes, shopping lists, and market suggestions taught me that features on their own aren’t enough. What truly matters is the flow that connects them. When every step feels seamless, from scanning the fridge to shopping at the local market, users finally experience real convenience.
Users are co-designers
Incorporating family preferences, health goals, and daily habits showed me that the app isn’t a finished product, it’s something that grows with its users. Feedback loops and continuous adjustments allowed both the UX and the AI to evolve together, making the system smarter and more human over time.