Nonna Rosa App

Objective

The goal of Nonna Rosa App is to create a user-friendly platform that celebrates the authenticity and nostalgia of home-cooked meals. The app is tailored for both tech-savvy users and older individuals who may not be as familiar with digital interfaces but want to share their treasured family recipes.

Design Process

1. Research & Planning:

   • Conducted research on similar apps to identify gaps and opportunities.

   • Developed personas representing typical users, including elderly grandmothers and young adults interested in cooking.

   • Outlined key features such as recipe uploading, step-by-step instructions, video tutorials, and a community section for sharing and commenting on recipes.

2. Wireframing:

   • Created low-fidelity wireframes to map out the app's structure, focusing on ease of navigation.

   • Designed key screens including the home page, recipe detail page, upload page, and user profile.

   • Iterated on the wireframes based on feedback, ensuring clarity and accessibility in all elements.

3. Prototype Development:

   • Built a high-fidelity prototype in Figma, emphasizing a clean and welcoming design that resonates with the app's theme of warmth and tradition.

   • Implemented interactive components such as clickable buttons, scrollable recipe cards, and animated transitions to mimic real app behavior.

   • Tested the prototype with users from different age groups to gather insights and make necessary adjustments.

Key Components:

• Recipe Cards:

  • Designed as the main element on the home screen, featuring an image of the dish, a brief description, and an option to view the full recipe.

• Step-by-Step Instructions:

  • Organized into cards that guide users through each cooking step with the ability to view text or watch a short video.

• Community Section:

  • Allows users to comment, share tips, and upload their versions of the recipes, fostering a sense of community.

• Upload Feature:

  • Simplified process for users to add their recipes, with fields for ingredients, instructions, and an option to record a video.

Tools:

• Figma:

  • Used for wireframing and prototyping, Figma's collaborative features allowed for efficient feedback and iteration.

  • The tool was instrumental in visualizing the app's flow and ensuring a consistent design language across all screens.

Outcome

The Nonna Rosa App is a heartfelt project aimed at preserving culinary traditions while embracing modern technology. The focus on user-friendly design ensures that it is accessible to a broad audience, from elderly users to younger generations. This project showcases my ability to blend cultural sensitivity with UX design, resulting in a product that is both functional and emotionally resonant.