Food Split

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Food Split 🍊

Food Split 

Research: 

According to the University of Toronto a study was done stating that…

“47% of Canada’s food waste comes from Canadian households.”

“Vegetables form 30% and fruits 15% of the household food waste. Leftovers account for 13%, bread, and bakery products for 9%, dairy, and eggs for 7%, meat, fish, and poultry for 6%, and other food items, such as crisps, snacks, and desserts, for 20% of household food waste.

Every day in Canada, about 1.2 million tomatoes, 1.225 million apples, 2.4 million potatoes, 650,000 loaves of bread,  640,000 bananas, one million cups of milk, 470,000 eggs, and 139,000 lettuce heads are wasted. Fresh produce like this is mainly wasted because of overbuying and improper storage.

https://madeinca.ca/food-waste-canada-statistics/

Mission and Core Focus

The app's primary mission is tocombat household food wasteby providing users with:

  • Smart inventory tracking for fresh produce

  • Personalized waste reduction strategies

  • Innovative solutions for managing common waste items like:

    • Vegetables (30% of household waste)

    • Fruits (15% of household waste)

    • Leftovers

    • Bread and bakery products

    • Dairy and eggs

Design Philosophy

The modernorange and white color themeis intentionally selected to:

  • Evoke freshness through vibrant orange tones

  • Represent cleanliness with crisp white backgrounds

  • Create a visually appealing and intuitive user interface that encourages engagement with food waste reduction

By leveraging technology and user-friendly design, the app aims to transform household food management and contribute to sustainable consumption practices.

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Key Features

  1. Personalized Waste Reduction Tips: Tailored suggestions for proper storage and usage of specific items

  2. Recipe Recommendations: Suggestions for using ingredients nearing expiration

  3. Community Sharing: Feature to share excess food with neighbours or local food banks

My Role in the Project

  1. Presentation Development and Design

    • Created comprehensive PowerPoint presentations to effectively communicate project concepts, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders

    • Designed visually appealing slides that clearly conveyed complex information about food waste statistics and app features

  2. Composition and Layout Finalization

    • Played a crucial role in determining the overall composition and layout of the app

    • Ensured a cohesive and intuitive user interface that aligned with our orange and white color theme

  3. Team Collaboration and Balance

    • Facilitated discussions to maintain a balanced approach in decision-making

    • Acted as a mediator in team meetings, ensuring all voices were heard and considered

  4. Opinion Coordination

    • Gathered and synthesized diverse viewpoints from team members

  5. Typography and Design Detail Decisions

    • Led the selection process for appropriate fonts that enhanced readability and aesthetic appeal

  6. User-Centered Design Advocacy

    • Consistently advocated for user-centered design principles throughout the development process

    • Ensured that design decisions were backed by user experience goals