breakfast graphic
lunch graphic
dinner graphic
tablespoon's logo
desserts graphic
snacks and apps graphic
drinks graphic

Tablespoon

A fun and functional learning app

Google UX Design Certificate Portfolio Project #3 - Designing For Social Good

The Problem: It can be hard to know where to start when it comes to learning how to cook, especially if you’re a young adult living on your own for the first time. There are so many different websites, apps, and blogs to choose from, but very few that are geared towards not just learning to cook, but offering recipes as well.

The Goal: With Tablespoon, I wanted to create an app that was approachable and super easy to use upon download. With enticing colors and little fluff, this project is straightforward and focused on serving the users the best learning experience I can.

My Role: Sole UX designer from concept to delivery

Project Duration: January 2023 - February 2023

screenshot of mock up of tablespoon home page
screenshot of mockup of tablespoon's breakfast lessons
screenshot of tablespoon mockup, lessons page

User Story: Nikki

illustration of young woman with laptop

“Now that I live on my own I need to learn how to cook so I don’t rely on takeout!”

Nikki is a recent college grad, living on her own for the first time who needs an easy and straightforward tool to assist her in learning how to cook because she wants to keep in her budget.

  • Learn her away around the kitchen

  • Save money on food by cooking at home

  • Host a dinner party for her and her friends

Goals

  • It’s hard to know where to start when it comes to learning how to cook

  • Doesn’t want to end up stuck eating the same thing all of the time because of her skill level

Frustrations

Low Fidelity Concepts

sketches showing first ideas for the TBSP app
sketches of first ideas for the TBSP app
screenshot of the wireframes made for this projext, showing all of the different user flows

Mockups

mockup of breakfast recipies
mock up of a user's personal page on the app
mock up of tablespoon breakfast lessons
mock up of tablespoon app home screen

Sitemap

screenshot of the sitemap for desktop compainion to app
the tablespoon app showin on an iphone, tablet, and the website made to go with the app

Results

gif of the tablespoon app in action!

“Looks great and a great idea!” — Participant B, Usability Study #1

“I love this app, it’s so approachable and I love the colors! I could see myself using this.” — Participant A, Usability Study #2