Challenge
Overview
Problem Statement
My Role
Problem Space
Pain Points
Competitive Analysis
User Personas
Solution
The Goal
The Solution
Feature 1
Automatic Ingredient Reordering
Automatic ingredient reordering makes it is easier to cook and eat at home as it ensures the user has the food inventory to make their favourite meals
Workflow:
Feature 2
Recipe Suggestions
Recipe suggestions make cooking at home more efficient by decreasing the
amount of time it takes to determine a recipe that can be made utilizing the ingredients
the user has on hand
Dietary Restrictions
Recipe suggestions make cooking at home more efficient by decreasing the amount of time it takes to determine a recipe that can be made utilizing the ingredients the user has on hand
Food Inventory
ProdFrost used real-time inventory visibility to create recipe suggestions based on food the user has in stock
Feature 3
Food Expiration Data Analysis
Food expiration detection and prevention helps users determine which foods they
should eat sooner. This encourages eating at home as it decreases food waste, making it
more eco-friendly and cost effective.
How does this work?
The Prodfrost fridge software keeps track of grocery purchases, as it manages the ordering process. By leveraging expiration data provided by the grocery stores, it monitors the freshness of various items in the fridge. This allows the fridge to recommend recipes that make use of ingredients nearing their expiration, helping to reduce food waste and maximize freshness.
Examples:
If fruits are nearing expiration, Prodfrost can recommend various smoothie recipes
Likewise If vegetables are near expiration, Prodfrost can suggest new soup recipes as a suggestion to use them up before they go bad
UI/UX Design
Business Value
Competitive Analysis
To gain industry insights and identify areas for improvement, I analyzed five direct competitors of TD Bank. This helped me understand which features customers expect in their notification preferences and provided a foundation for identifying key gaps in TD Bank's offerings compared to competitors.
Normal Fridge
Hisense 17.2-cu ft Counter-depth
Refrigerator
Smart Fridge
LG Stainless French-Door Smart Wi-Fi
Enabled Refrigerator
ProdFrost Fridge
LG Stainless French-Door Smart Wi-Fi
Enabled Refrigerator
Features
Standard features include shelves, crisper drawers, and on-door compartments in most refrigerators
The average fridge offers basic refrigeration and a freezer for food storage (Lowe’s)
Quick view and easy access to door shelves
Ample shelf space with versatile organization options
App integration for monitoring and alerts
Sleek, smudge-proof exterior for a modern look
Voice command compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Tracks inventory and expiration dates
Automatically orders groceries when supplies are running low
Suggests recipes based on ingredients already in the fridge
Identifies food nearing spoilage to help prioritize its use
Cost
~$2,000
~$3,500
~$4,500
Outcome
Our team came in 3rd overall!
Thanks a lot to UW PM for making this event possible!
Framer 2023
Amsterdam