Simply Seasonal - App Prototype Design
It all begins with an idea. Have you ever had recipes saved or wanted substitutions for recipes you want to make? Do you know where all the fresh ingredients around you are or what flavors can be substituted for something else? Simply Seasonal’s got you. This prototype app is centered around season ingredients, recipes, and substitutions for ingredients. Pull up a recipe and it will show you the nearest partner store that has the freshest ingredients. Need a substitute due to allergies or just not available? Simply Seasonal shows what common substitutions are used in your recipe or similar recipes to help you.
Design Approach
User Flow: Designed for quick browsing — from ingredient discovery to recipe execution, all the information is at your fingertips.
UX/UI Style: Earthy, warm toned colors that symbolize harvest and comfort.
Accessibility: Large tap areas, high contrast, and easy search functions.
Problem
Many people want to eat seasonally and healthy but struggle to:
Know which ingredients are in peak season locally.
Find recipes that use these ingredients.
Connect seasonal availability with meal planning.
Solution
The prototype features:
Seasonal Ingredient Calendar: Automatically updates based on location.
Recipe Finder: Suggests recipes filtered by seasonal availability, dietary needs, and cooking time.
Shopping List Generator: Compiles seasonal ingredients directly into a grocery list.
Educational Insights: Offers short notes about nutritional benefits and environmental impact of seasonal foods.
