zero left

Three questions to the project team

What was the particular challenge of the project from a UX point of view?
A key UX challenge was preventing information overload while integrating multiple features such as fridge management, expiration tracking, and recipe suggestions. This was addressed through simple, minimal screens and a clear navigation structure.
Another challenge was enabling users to manage their food inventory without investing much time. To support this, the most important information was placed directly on the home screen, minimizing the number of clicks required.

What was your personal highlight in the development process? Was there an aha!-moment, was there a low point?
One of our biggest highlights was realizing that users are not primarily motivated by food waste itself, but rather by saving money and time in their everyday …One of our biggest highlights was realizing that users are not primarily motivated by food waste itself, but rather by saving money and time in their everyday lives. This insight helped shape the concept and ensured that it addressed users' actual needs. Another important aha! moment came during the development of the user flow, when we understood how multiple problems could be solved at once such as grocery organization, sustainability, and cooking inspiration. Seeing how these aspects could connect into one coherent experience was a key moment in shaping the overall concept of Zero Left.

Where do you see yourself and the project in the next five years?
In the next five years, we see Zero Left evolving from a Figma prototype into a functional MVP that can be tested in real-life contexts. A key step would be implementing core features such as barcode scanning for easy grocery tracking and a more advanced algorithm that generates daily recipe suggestions based on what users actually have at home. We would also like to conduct extensive user testing to refine the experience and ensure it truly fits into everyday routines. Ideally, the app would remain accessible to everyone as a free product without advertisements, keeping the focus on simplicity and usability rather than monetization.