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A streamlined meal-planning and recipe app designed to support the demanding schedules of firefighters
Problem Statement:
The project tackles the difficulty firefighters experience when trying to coordinate meals, manage ingredients, and cook efficiently during demanding and inconsistent schedules.Our Solution & Why It Matters:
Our solution is a mobile app that streamlines meal planning, recipe organization, and grocery management for firefighters. It matters because it helps crews save time, reduce stress, and stay nourished during long, demanding shifts.Figma, Adobe Illustrator
User Insights & Research
They responded positively to the color palette and overall firefighter-inspired theme
The user found the app visually appealing and felt that it suited the firefighter lifestyle well
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Personas & Journey Map
Persona 1
Journey Map
Persona 2
User Flow
Information Architecture
Low-Fi & Mid-Fi Wireframes
Low-Fi Wireframes
Mid-Fi Wireframes
Final Screens
Interactive Prototype
If I Had More Time:
Final Thoughts
If I had more time, I would refine the interactive features by adding user testing sessions with actual firefighters to better validate the layout, accessibility, and workflow. I would also explore additional functionality such as shared crew accounts, real-time syncing between devices, and nutritional breakdowns for each recipe to create an even more useful experience for busy crews.This Project Taught Me:
This project taught me the value of designing with a specific audience in mind and understanding their daily challenges. By focusing on the unique needs of firefighters, I learned how important it is to create solutions that feel intuitive, reduce cognitive load, and truly support users in high-demand environments.I Saw This As An Opportunity To:
I saw this as an opportunity to apply thoughtful UX and UI design to a real-world problem and create something functional for a community that relies heavily on teamwork and efficiency. It allowed me to grow my skills in wireframing, information architecture, and high-fidelity design while building an app that could genuinely make daily tasks easier for its users.