Food waste is as important now as ever with about a third of food becoming waste. Using existing services, food related and not, we made an app to empower the community to help give potentially wasted food a second life.
During this project, we found out that not many people knew about services that prevent fresh food becoming waste, such as what grocery stores use to sell fruit and vegetables with minor imperfections at a much-reduced price. Our goal was to harness the power of local communities and build an app to bring this food waste issue to light.
Our user's and their Paths
Diana Smithers
Single Mom
Goal:
To save money on groceries and provide healthy meals for her 3 kids.
Carl Scranton
Retired Businessman
Goal:
To find a positive use for the abundance of fresh food he has without simply throwing it all away.
Putting it all Together
From micro scale atoms and molecules...
To large organisms and templates
Their Journey along the Way
Exploring
Search for nearby food posts that fit your preference. Sort through the crowd with filters for food allergies, perishability, or type of food.
Finding
Once you've found a desired food post, you're able to read the provided description, and any other further details.
Confirmation
Once confirmed, you've reserved that food!
Communicating
Lastly, communicate with the food provider about fast shipping.
