My first design iterations lacked hierarchy. For example, on the home page, all recipe options were presented in similar-sized boxes, making it difficult for users to identify the primary call-to-action and resulting in a flat, uninspiring layout. In the next iteration, I changed the size and structure of the cards, with larger, centrally placed boxes for primary actions. This meant users no longer had to spend cognitive effort figuring out where to click.

I also refined the navigation bar, moving from a bright orange floating design in the first version to a sleeker, modern style in the second. This change addressed accessibility issues when scrolling through the new explore section. To make the explore page more meaningful, I introduced a saved page that mimics Pinterest’s scrolling flow. Finally, I removed some cards from the pantry page to free up white space and give the remaining elements room to breathe.