The Next Best Thing
This assignment challenges us as future Experience Designers to come up with different ideas to solve people's daily problems based on UX Notebook.
I picked problem number 2 'Cutting onions'.
I picked problem number 2 'Cutting onions'.
1. Concept Summary
PROBLEM
Person in problem:
John
Action, situation:
wants to avoid cutting onions
Aim:
he cries every time
Restrictions:
he needs onions to cook with them
HOW MIGHT WE?
- Reduce onion juice?
- Replace onions?
- Protect eyes from irritation?
DIGITAL SOLUTION
Pocket Chef is your go-to companion in the kitchen, designed to make cooking a breeze for everyone, from beginners to seasoned chefs. This simple and intuitive app is packed with quick solutions to common kitchen challenges and valuable advice for those just starting their culinary journey.
Key Features:
Problem Solver:
- Instant solutions to common kitchen dilemmas, such as how to cut onions without crying, peeling garlic effortlessly, and more.
- Troubleshoot cooking mishaps with easy-to-follow tips and tricks.
Newbie's Guide:
- Tailored advice for cooking newcomers, guiding them through essential kitchen skills and techniques.
- Beginner-friendly recipes with step-by-step instructions and ingredient lists to build confidence in the kitchen.
Quick Reference:
- A handy glossary of cooking terms and kitchen terminology for easy understanding.
- Measurement conversion tool for hassle-free recipe adjustments.
Personalized Tips:
- Customized recommendations based on your cooking preferences and skill level.
- Regular updates with seasonal cooking tips and trending culinary hacks.
Visual Guides:
- Interactive, easy-to-follow videos and animations demonstrating various cooking techniques.
- Engaging infographics for quick reference while preparing meals.
Community Support:
- Connect with a community of fellow cooks to share experiences, ask questions, and exchange cooking tips.
- Participate in challenges and themed events to enhance your culinary skills.
Smart Notifications:
- Receive timely reminders for meal preparation, cooking times, and ingredient shopping.
- Stay informed about new recipes, kitchen hacks, and community activities.
2. The Problem
3. Ideation
4. The Solution
5. The Pitch
6. Reflection on the Project
The design assignment was like a fun puzzle. I used brainstorming to think up lots of ideas and focused on what users really need. It was cool to tweak and improve my ideas based on feedback, making sure the final solution is easy and helpful for people. This showed me how thinking about users and being creative can make things not just work, but also be awesome to use!
