Designing a Smarter Way to Store, Organize, and Discover Recipes
Improving everyday cooking workflows through user-centered mobile design
[Problem Statement]
Recipes are often scattered across screenshots, bookmarks, and handwritten notes, making them difficult to organize and revisit efficiently.
[Solution Statement]
Recipe Box Pro creates a digital home for recipes with smart uploads, ingredient adjustments, and an intuitive explore feature, making it easier to store, organize, and rediscover meals.
[My Role]
UX/UI Designer
[Timeline]
January 2024- March 2024
[Process]
[01] User Research
Surveyed and interviewed home cooks (ages 17–29) on how they store and find recipes.
[02] Insights
Recipes are scattered across platforms and users struggle with organization, scaling, and preserving family recipes.
[03 Design Solution]
Built a centralized recipe hub with smart upload options, ingredient scaling, and customization tools.
[04] Testing & Iteration
Usability testing revealed navigation confusion, refined button visibility and confirmation feedback.
[Outcome]
Fragmentation
Reduced recipe fragmentation by centralizing storage workflows.
Navigation
Improved user confidence in ingredient scaling and recipe tracking.
Confidence
Increased perceived ease of navigation during usability testing.