Val's Vegan Kitchen | Simplified Inventory Input & Viewing

April 2025 - June 2025

Lead Designer

User Researcher

Playful, indulgent vegan food packed with flavor and made with love.

Founded by Fernanda and Michael, inspired by Fernanda’s daughter Valentina, Val’s Vegan Kitchen was born from a personal journey to embrace veganism fully — out of love for animals, food, and people. With roots in Ireland and Brazil, their cooking reimagines nostalgic, comfort-filled dishes into vibrant, plant-based creations that satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike.

Their mission is simple: make vegan food joyful, flavorful, and approachable — proving that compassion and indulgence can go hand in hand. Every dish blends creativity, global inspiration, and the warmth of home cooking, inviting everyone to share in a kinder way of eating.

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What we built:

A tablet-based inventory tracking system for Val’s Vegan Kitchen, designed to reduce cognitive load and fit naturally into the fast-paced routines of kitchen staff.

Why it mattered:

In many kitchens, inventory is still tracked on paper or by memory — which is error-prone, time-consuming, and stressful in the middle of a rush. We set out to redesign this process with real workflows in mind.

Who it was for:

Kitchen staff with two distinct needs: (1) those updating inventory during shift changes or restocking, and (2) those glancing at quantities during busy food prep. Both needed fast, visual tools that don’t require typing or complex navigation.

Biggest win:

We designed a two-flow system tailored to real kitchen movement — spatially mapped for staff updating inventory, and ingredient-grouped for those prepping food — with clear visuals and minimal friction.