ScanIt — Ingredient Scanner (UI/UX Case Study) – Aryan K. J.

Why I Chose This Project
During my internship, I was assigned the task of designing an interface for an ingredient scanner — a tool that helps users scan and identify ingredients directly from product packaging.
Although the core idea originated from the organization, I was fully responsible for shaping the user experience, visual design, and interaction flow. From defining the problem to finalizing the design decisions, every aspect of the product’s design direction was driven by me.

What Problem I Solved
After analyzing the user needs and reviewing similar tools, I identified key challenges most ingredient-scanning apps face:

❌ Overcrowded interfaces with overwhelming features
❌ Lack of a clear, guided scanning process
❌ Poor feedback on scanning success and results
❌ Complicated result displays making information hard to digest

With ScanIt, I aimed to create:

✅ A clean, focused interface for straightforward ingredient scanning
✅ A guided user journey from scan initiation to result display
✅ Immediate, clear feedback post-scan
✅ A minimalistic design with easy-to-understand results

Duration
2 Days Total

Day 1: User research, journey mapping, wireframes
Day 2: High-fidelity UI design and interactive prototyping in Figma

My Design Process

Research & Problem Framing
Assessed user expectations and analyzed competitor apps to outline the design goals.

Wireframing & User Flow Design
Developed wireframes to ensure a smooth, intuitive scanning experience.

UI Design & Prototyping
Crafted a clean, user-friendly interface in Figma, emphasizing clarity and seamless interaction.

Review & Refinement
Iterated on the prototype to fine-tune the experience and visual consistency.

Outcome
This project allowed me to take full design ownership within a collaborative internship setting. I was able to:

Apply a complete design process independently

Make strategic design decisions aligned with user needs

Create a functional, aesthetically refined mobile experience

ScanIt now stands as a reflection of my ability to transform a given concept into a thoughtfully crafted product interface — balancing business goals with user-centric design.

14 July 2025