Research & Discovery

We started by conducting a heuristic evaluation of the existing app and visited several running sushi restaurants (including Kaoo) to better understand the context, flow and user behavior.

We also created:

• User personas to define our target groups
• Empathy maps and user scenarios to guide design decisions
• A list of key usability issues to address in our redesign

Main Pain Points Identified

• Overcrowded and visually inconsistent UI
• Lack of clear allergen or ingredient information
• Confusing à la carte vs. running sushi logic
• No personalization or user profile features
• No real-time feedback on order limits or spending

Design Goals

Our goal was to make the app:

• Visually cleaner and easier to navigate
• Clearer about dish content (ingredients, allergens, etc.)
• More informative and transparent about pricing and availability
• Personalized with user accounts, order history and favorites
• Fun and fresh, to match the dining experience

Design & Prototyping

We designed a clean and modern interface in Figma, using a flexible layout system and playful yet elegant visuals. Key features included:

• A new home screen with daily highlights
• A redesigned menu system with filters and clear icons
• An improved ordering process with visual feedback and smart restrictions
• Profile features for saving preferences and checking past orders

We built a high-fidelity prototype and tested it with users to gather feedback, which we incorporated into the final version.