Food Court
For my second project, we had to create our own food court concept based on a type of food of our choice. I chose smoothies.
At the end of the project, we were required to design an in-store ordering system for a restaurant selling our chosen product.
Brainstorming ideas
Before starting this project, we had to choose a type of food. I chose smoothies.
At the beginning of the project, we started with a brainstorming session using a mind map. We had to connect our chosen food to a specific country. I chose Hawaii. I made a mind map focused on the country itself to explore its culture, style, and visual elements.
Collages
After creating the mind map, I started working on three collages. Each collage had to be connected to the chosen country and represent a different theme.
I chose the themes nature, warm weather, and vacation, three elements that are strongly associated with Hawaii.
Ingredients sketch
After researching the country of origin, I was able to start sketching and experimenting with the ingredients.
In these sketches, I explored different styles, shapes, and materials to see what would best match the concept. This phase helped me develop a clearer visual direction before moving on to the final design.
Ingredients
After experimenting, I found a style that suited my concept and started developing it further. In the image, you can see the final result. I wanted the design to be colorful but also clean and structured. I also chose to work with organic shapes to give it a more natural and playful feel.
- Illustrator
Styleboard App
In the final stage, I began developing my style board. My goal was to design a modern app with a fresh and natural feel. I drew inspiration from the colors of a Hawaiian sunset and built my color palette around those warm, soft tones.
To complete the modern look, I carefully selected clean and readable typefaces that support both the aesthetic and usability of the design.
- Illustrator
Wordmark
Creating an app also meant designing a logo. I incorporated Hawaii by using its national flower, the hibiscus, to give a tropical feel.
The name Aloha Blendz combines “Aloha,” the Hawaiian greeting, with “Blendz,” referencing smoothies, reflecting the brand’s fresh and tropical identity.
- Illustrator
Wordmark Animated
To top it off, I animated my logo to bring it to life. I aimed for a simple design with playful movement, adding a dynamic and engaging touch that reflects the fun, tropical vibe of the brand.
- After Effects
Final Food Court App
This is the final version of my Food Court app.
I’m really happy with how it turned out, it matches the vision I had from the start.
The video gives a glimpse of how the app works in detail, showing the design and interactions coming to life
(please ignore the video quality)
I made this in Figma