KFC - PICK FOR ME

OVERVIEW

I designed "Pick for Me," a playful (unofficial) in-app feature for the KFC® mobile app, that suggests meals based on party size and budget to help indecisive users speed up their ordering process.

Hero image: Courtesy KFC Corporation.
All rights reserved.

My Role:

Designer

Project Type:

App Feature

OUTCOMES:

Visual Identity
Visual Design
Wireframes

PROBLEM STATEMENT
PROBLEM STATEMENT
PROBLEM STATEMENT

It's difficult ordering for others…

Users of the KFC app are overwhelmed by too many menu options when ordering for groups, leading to delays and difficulties managing preferences and budgets.

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Image: Many families and friends use group chats, where it can often be difficult to efficiently gauge what everyone wants to order.

USER RESEARCH
USER RESEARCH
USER RESEARCH

Insights from KFC App Users based on 35 user surveys and 10 user interviews

I surveyed 35 KFC app users and conducted 10 one-on-one interviews to gain deeper insights into their pain points and needs. Here's what I found…

Group Ordering Challenges

68%

of users struggle to reach a consensus on meal choices, causing delays in finalising orders.

Budget Management

85%

prioritise staying within a budget, with many experiencing difficulty tracking costs, leading to occasional overspending

Customisation Needs

75%

value the ability to customise meals for dietary preferences, emphasising the desire for easy adjustments to suggested options.

Feature Interest

90%

of users are enthusiastic about a feature that suggests meals based on party size and budget, which they believe would enhance the ordering experience.

Overall App Satisfaction

6.5

Users rated the app 6.5/10, indicating a need for a more intuitive interface and improved navigation, particularly for group orders.

DESIGN IDEATION
DESIGN IDEATION
DESIGN IDEATION

Crafting the experience: Ideating the random meal picker through sketches

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Image: My initial sketches looking at the user flow for the 'Pick for Me' feature.

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DESIGN SYSTEM
DESIGN SYSTEM
DESIGN SYSTEM

Adapting to KFC's Design System

New components, such as input fields and suggestion cards, were designed to fit within KFC’s existing design system. This ensured consistency in colour, typography, and interactions, maintaining brand cohesion while introducing the random meal picker feature.

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Image: Core components from the KFC design system.

USABILITY TESTING
USABILITY TESTING
USABILITY TESTING

Gathering Feedback: Usability Testing the Random Meal Picker in the KFC App

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ITERATIONS
ITERATIONS
ITERATIONS

Refining the Experience: Key Iterations on the KFC Meal Picker

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RESULTS
RESULTS
RESULTS

Results: Streamlining Group Orders in the KFC App

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This project demonstrated the importance of user feedback in simplifying group ordering on the KFC app. By aligning with KFC’s design system, we enhanced the user experience. Future iterations could add more customisation options, deepening my commitment to user-centric design.