DESIGN NAME: Kinmuni
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Nutrition Management Interface
INSPIRATION: Kinmuni was inspired by the Sharpen challenge to design a nutrition calculator interface for a local restaurant. Motivated by limited nutritional awareness and the lack of flexible meal options in Vientiane, Laos, Kinmuni was created to empower healthier eating habits while improving the restaurant's customer experience and efficiency. The design draws on insights from real users seeking convenience, dietary customization, and better nutritional education.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Kinmuni is a nutrition calculator and meal customization interface designed for a local restaurant in Vientiane, Laos. It enables users to manage dietary preferences, customize meals, and track nutritional intake. The interface directly connects with the restaurant's kitchen system to streamline custom orders and delivery, reducing long queues and providing detailed nutritional information for informed food choices. Its loyalty program fosters customer retention and satisfaction.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Users can browse a digital menu, view nutritional details, and customize their meals by adjusting ingredients. Orders are sent directly to the restaurant's kitchen system, allowing efficient meal preparation and delivery. The interface also includes a loyalty program and scheduling features for recurring orders.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in March 2023 and concluded in May 2023 in Vientiane, Laos.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The design process, grounded in Google's UX methodology, began with thorough user research, wireframing, and iterative prototyping. In-house development of branding, packaging, and illustrations ensured both originality and intellectual property protection. We integrated competitive analysis, empathy mapping, customer journey mapping, the Crazy Eights ideation method, and a detailed usability study plan complete with testing instruction cards.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Kinmuni is designed for iOS and Android platforms. It features a minimalistic interface optimized for mobile screens, with an average dimension of 390 x 844 pixels. The interface is designed for high accessibility with scalable UI components and dynamic content.
TAGS: nutrition interface, meal customization, food delivery, health, wellness, diet management, mobile interface, UX design
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The design research involved informal and semi-structured interviews with local cafe-goers, entrepreneurs, and health-conscious individuals to identify barriers to healthier eating. The methodology included qualitative data collection, direct observations, and usability testing with six participants. Key insights revealed that users valued customizable meal options and easy access to nutritional data, influencing the interface's final design and feature set.
CHALLENGE: The primary challenge was achieving a balance between developing a viable business solution and addressing the nuanced needs of consumers, particularly diverse dietary requirements. Practical constraints were carefully navigated to create an innovative approach that resolved common pain points while maintaining real-world applicability. Through an iterative design process, the user interface was refined to ensure clarity, intuitiveness, and ease of use.
ADDED DATE: 2025-01-15 07:28:25
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IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Photographer Alesia Kozik, A Person Holding a Vegetarian Dish, 2023.
Image #2: Photographer Brooke Lark, A Platter of Crackers, Strawberries, and Fruit, 2023.
Image #3: Photographer Brooke Lark, Fruits in Plate, 2023.
Image #4: Photographer Brooke Lark, Salad with Guacamole, 2023.
Image #5: Photographer VK Bro, Oyster Dish, 2023.
Image #6: Photographer Qwabi Black, White Plate Topped With A Sandwich And French Fries, 2023.
Image #7: Photographer Mae Mu, Fry Rice With Prawn Dish, 2023.
Image #8: Photographer Ryan Concepcion, Brown Ceramic Bowl on Brown Wooden Table, 2023.
Image #9: Photographer Lum3n, Tomato Pizza, 2023.
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights belong to Piyaphon Inthavong, 2023.
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