Feeding Philadelphia
This app was designed to help combat food insecurity in Philadelphia as a central platform for accessible food resources.
Feb. 2023 - March 2023
An independent project by Megan BevilacquaProblem:
21% of Philadelphians struggle with food insecurity.
Finding low-cost or free food requires time-consuming research on multiple platforms.
Solution:
Feeding Philadelphia complies resources for free and low-cost food into a single app and website.
User Persona:
Wireframes
Responsive Site
Goal: Boost access to community resources for Philadelphians experiencing food insecurity.
Target Audience: Anyone in the Greater Philadelphia area experiencing food insecurity
The target audience for Feeding Philadelphia has limited time and energy to search for affordable food. The user persona I created reflects the reality of many Philadelphians.
Pain Points:
Usability Study:
Accessibility:
User Research
Designs
Final Designs
I conducted an unmoderated usability study to determine if users could easily and efficiently complete the main user flow of locating food resources.
Several users expressed a need for filtering by dietary restriction. Other users suggested related resource pages.
Accessibility was an important consideration in this app’s creation.
Accessibility options include translation, screen reader, contrast, and magnification.
Screen Flow
Conclusion
This design emphasizes ease of use for those with difficult day-to-day lives. My research allowed me to empathize with my users and consider the resources that would support their needs. Going forward, I will continue to research and find relevant resources to aid user populations.
Thank you for reading!
Let’s connect!
Megan Bevilacqua
megbev4@gmail.com
