GRANNY’S KITCHEN SOUL
GRANNY’S KITCHEN SOUL
GRANNY’S KITCHEN SOUL
UI/UX Case Study
Native Recipe App
Native Recipe App
Most recipe apps focus on flashy features, but many home cooks find them difficult to use while in the kitchen. In a survey I conducted, 58% of users expressed frustration with constant screen interactions during cooking.
To solve this, I created Granny’s Kitchen Soul, a native iOS app that offers hands-free, voice-guided cooking. With Siri integration and Granny’s warm guidance, users can focus on their meals without touching their devices.
Most recipe apps focus on flashy features, but many home cooks find them difficult to use while in the kitchen. In a survey I conducted, 58% of users expressed frustration with constant screen interactions during cooking.
To solve this, I created Granny’s Kitchen Soul, a native iOS app that offers hands-free, voice-guided cooking. With Siri integration and Granny’s warm guidance, users can focus on their meals without touching their devices.
Most recipe apps focus on flashy features, but many home cooks find them difficult to use while in the kitchen. In a survey I conducted, 58% of users expressed frustration with constant screen interactions during cooking.
To solve this, I created Granny’s Kitchen Soul, a native iOS app that offers hands-free, voice-guided cooking. With Siri integration and Granny’s warm guidance, users can focus on their meals without touching their devices.
User Journey
User Journey
I designed Granny’s Kitchen Soul to prioritize simplicity and accessibility. Users can seamlessly navigate through traditional recipes, whether manually or with voice-guided instructions via Siri. In Cook with Granny mode, hands-free cooking becomes effortless, allowing users to focus on the joy of cooking without distractions.
Tailored for both iOS and Android, Granny’s Kitchen Soul offers an intuitive, cross-platform experience that brings Granny’s warmth and guidance to every kitchen.
I designed Granny’s Kitchen Soul to prioritize simplicity and accessibility. Users can seamlessly navigate through traditional recipes, whether manually or with voice-guided instructions via Siri. In Cook with Granny mode, hands-free cooking becomes effortless, allowing users to focus on the joy of cooking without distractions.
Tailored for both iOS and Android, Granny’s Kitchen Soul offers an intuitive, cross-platform experience that brings Granny’s warmth and guidance to every kitchen.
Styling GKS
Styling GKS
The design of Granny’s Kitchen Soul blends warmth with simplicity. A soft, earthy color palette creates a welcoming atmosphere, while the use of SF Pro typography ensures consistency with iOS standards for clarity and readability.
The logo, inspired by the letter G, subtly mimics a dish or bowl, symbolizing the kitchen. Rounded edges and curves throughout the design enhance the approachable, user-friendly feel, creating a modern yet nostalgic experience.
The design of Granny’s Kitchen Soul blends warmth with simplicity. A soft, earthy color palette creates a welcoming atmosphere, while the use of SF Pro typography ensures consistency with iOS standards for clarity and readability.
The logo, inspired by the letter G, subtly mimics a dish or bowl, symbolizing the kitchen. Rounded edges and curves throughout the design enhance the approachable, user-friendly feel, creating a modern yet nostalgic experience.
Illustrations
Illustrations
The illustrations in Granny’s Kitchen Soul play a key role in guiding users through the onboarding process. I’ve illustrated Granny alongside her grandchild to create a warm, personal connection from the moment users enter the app. This visual storytelling helps users feel immediately at home, setting the app apart from typical recipe platforms.
These illustrations not only add charm but also serve to ease users into the unique experience of hands-free cooking, emphasizing the personal touch and tradition that Granny brings to the kitchen.
The illustrations in Granny’s Kitchen Soul play a key role in guiding users through the onboarding process. I’ve illustrated Granny alongside her grandchild to create a warm, personal connection from the moment users enter the app. This visual storytelling helps users feel immediately at home, setting the app apart from typical recipe platforms.
These illustrations not only add charm but also serve to ease users into the unique experience of hands-free cooking, emphasizing the personal touch and tradition that Granny brings to the kitchen.
4.UI Kits
4.UI Kits
I developed separate UI kits for both iOS and Android to adhere to the Human Interface Guidelines and the Material Design Guidelines respectively.
I developed separate UI kits for both iOS and Android to adhere to the Human Interface Guidelines and the Material Design Guidelines respectively.
5.Onboarding
5.Onboarding
When users first open Granny’s Kitchen Soul, they are welcomed into a charming and interactive kitchen scene that reflects Granny’s warm personality. The home screen evolves as users engage with the app, adapting to their preferences and activities. This dynamic interface makes the app feel responsive and personalized, enhancing the user's sense of control and connection.
When users first open Granny’s Kitchen Soul, they are welcomed into a charming and interactive kitchen scene that reflects Granny’s warm personality. The home screen evolves as users engage with the app, adapting to their preferences and activities. This dynamic interface makes the app feel responsive and personalized, enhancing the user's sense of control and connection.
6.Explore recipes
6.Explore recipes
Users can discover a wide variety of dishes curated by Granny, tailored to suit different tastes, dietary preferences, and occasions. The intuitive search and filter options make it easy to find the perfect recipe, whether you're looking for a quick meal, a hearty dinner, or something to impress your guests.
Users can discover a wide variety of dishes curated by Granny, tailored to suit different tastes, dietary preferences, and occasions. The intuitive search and filter options make it easy to find the perfect recipe, whether you're looking for a quick meal, a hearty dinner, or something to impress your guests.
7.Cook your way
7.Cook your way
Granny’s Kitchen Soul offers flexibility to match your cooking style. Whether you prefer a hands-free experience or want to take control of each step, the app adapts to your needs. With two distinct modes, you can choose how you want to interact with each recipe, making your cooking journey both enjoyable and intuitive.
Granny’s Kitchen Soul offers flexibility to match your cooking style. Whether you prefer a hands-free experience or want to take control of each step, the app adapts to your needs. With two distinct modes, you can choose how you want to interact with each recipe, making your cooking journey both enjoyable and intuitive.
Step-by-Step: Prefer a more hands-on approach? Opt for “Step-by-Step” and take control of your cooking journey. In this mode, you’ll follow detailed, easy-to-read instructions for each step of the recipe. Watch short, helpful videos that illustrate each stage, and press the “Done” button to proceed to the next step at your own pace. This option allows you to manually track your progress and interact with the recipe as you go.
Step-by-Step: Prefer a more hands-on approach? Opt for “Step-by-Step” and take control of your cooking journey. In this mode, you’ll follow detailed, easy-to-read instructions for each step of the recipe. Watch short, helpful videos that illustrate each stage, and press the “Done” button to proceed to the next step at your own pace. This option allows you to manually track your progress and interact with the recipe as you go.
By offering these flexible options and intuitive guidance, Granny’s Kitchen Soul makes cooking easier and more enjoyable. Whether users prefer hands-free assistance or a step-by-step approach, the app provides a seamless experience that adapts to their needs, ensuring every cooking session feels effortless and fun.
By offering these flexible options and intuitive guidance, Granny’s Kitchen Soul makes cooking easier and more enjoyable. Whether users prefer hands-free assistance or a step-by-step approach, the app provides a seamless experience that adapts to their needs, ensuring every cooking session feels effortless and fun.
Cook with Granny: For a truly hands-free cooking experience, choose “Cook with Granny.” Simply select this option, and Granny will guide you through the recipe with voice prompts. Using SiriKit, Granny offers real-time instructions and helpful tips, so you can focus on cooking without needing to touch your device. Just follow Granny’s voice and enjoy the process.
Cook with Granny: For a truly hands-free cooking experience, choose “Cook with Granny.” Simply select this option, and Granny will guide you through the recipe with voice prompts. Using SiriKit, Granny offers real-time instructions and helpful tips, so you can focus on cooking without needing to touch your device. Just follow Granny’s voice and enjoy the process.
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