Effortless Eats is a UI/UX project designed for an Intro to Usability Engineering course, focused on creating a seamless and intuitive food ordering experience.
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Effortless Eats landing page with logo and navigation menu. Main text reads 'Effortless Eats' with a description highlighting speed, ease, and customization. Features 'Order Now' and 'Create an Account' buttons. Background shows floating food ingredients.
Effortless Eats ordering interface. Left side shows recommended items and menu categories with food images. Right side displays pickup information and order summary with items like Coffee and Fresh Burger. Total cost is $19.96.
Effortless Eats checkout page showing cart contents on the left with items like Mac & Cheese and Lemonade. Right side displays pickup information, payment options including Visa and PayPal, and tip selection. Total order cost is $19.96.
Blurred Effortless Eats information page with a QR code visible. Right side shows a partially visible navigation menu including Home, Menu, and Order History options.

Overview

Effortless Eats aims to provide users with an easy-to-navigate platform for ordering food, featuring a series of well-thought-out pages to streamline the ordering process. The project was developed as part of an Intro to Usability Engineering course, incorporating extensive user feedback and heuristic evaluations to refine the design.

Development

This project involved creating high-fidelity prototypes and conducting usability testing to gather feedback and improve the design. The design process was iterative, with multiple rounds of testing and refinement to ensure the final product met user needs and expectations.

Pages

  • Landing

    The first point of contact, offering a brief description, navigation, and call-to-action buttons for ordering and account creation.

  • Order

    Features an interactive menu with recommendations and order information, designed for simplicity and ease of use.

  • Cart

    Enables users to review and customize their orders, integrating the checkout process for a seamless experience.

  • Review

    Provides a summary of the order, including a QR code for pickup, and essential details such as location, time, and instructions.

  • Sign Up and Login

    Simple and straightforward registration and login processes with back buttons for improved navigation.

  • Rating Modal

    Presents general and personalized ratings to help users make informed decisions about their food choices.

  • Settings

    Centralized location to manage account settings, payment information, dietary restrictions, and toggle recommendations.

  • Edit Modal

    Allows users to quickly modify selected menu items by adjusting ingredient quantities, removing ingredients, and providing special instructions.

  • Order History

    Enables users to view and manage past orders, including details such as placed date, status, order code, and amount.

Challenges and Solutions

Some challenges included ensuring a consistent and intuitive navigation experience, integrating user feedback effectively, and balancing functionality with simplicity. These were addressed through iterative design, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations.

Lessons Learned

This project reinforced the importance of user feedback and iterative design in creating a successful product. I also learned how to conduct usability tests and incorporate heuristic evaluations to improve the user experience.

Future Improvements

Future improvements include refining the user interface based on additional feedback, enhancing the responsiveness for mobile devices, and incorporating more advanced features such as AI-driven recommendations and dynamic pricing adjustments.

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