Background

As part of the UX Evaluation lecture at the PFH Göttingen, I tested and evaluated the usability of an existing app. I decided to use the KptnCook app. This is a cooking app that suggests three new recipes every day and another three every week as inspiration.
There is also a weekly planner function for planning meals and a shopping list function.

Challenges

Since I had already used the app myself, the challenge was to look at the app without bias - especially in the heuristic evaluation and the cognitive walkthrough.

What I Accomplished

By carrying out the usability tests and the expert review, I found some usability problems that can be solved quickly and easily. This would significantly improve the usability of the app and enhance the user experience.

Use Cases

You have leftover food at home and want to use it tonight. Search for recipes that include them.

You have decided on a dish but realize that you don't have all the food you need at home. Use the app to write a shopping list of the groceries you still need.

You have been shopping and now have all the food you need for the dish. Now cook the recipe and make a note that you have cooked it.