REFRESH
Refresh connects surplus produce with budget-conscious shoppers to reduce food waste and promote sustainability.
OBJECTIVES
Create an app that combats food waste by connecting people with a way to get rid of surplus produce and a way for budget-conscious shoppers to access produce that is affordable—all in one platform.
TOOLS USED
Figma
DELIVERABLES
Mobile Application
LAYING THE FOUNDATION
Different ways to make this app seamless for people who want to sell food, buy food, or do both were considered during the initial phases of app creation.
The Navigation
The solution to the problem includes thinking through the app's navigation, which includes Checkout, Home, Search, and Profile. These key sections make it easy to find essential features such as buying and selling food.
The Design System
The app’s sketched iconography and components create an organic, farm-to-table feel, reinforcing freshness and authenticity. The palette, inspired by lush greenery, symbolizes health and sustainability, while a pop of red adds contrast and highlights key elements.
reGISTRATION FLOW
The subscription ensures user verification, and supports platform maintenance.
SellER Flow
Users can edit their information in their Profile and, if selling produce, add a farm description to build trust with buyers. From the Profile section, sellers can also access "My Produce," where they can add or delete produce listings.
Buyer Flow
Buyers can tap the Home button to go directly to the market, where they browse produce. They can filter produce by their favorite farms and checkout by clicking the Cart icon.
the filters
Buyers can choose to filter produce by recently posted, nearest, best price, favorite, and most popular produce as well as by their favorite farm.
Notifications
Refresh sends email order confirmations to ensure users are always informed about their order status. They can also connect the app to a smartwatch.
