…and talks about it.
…and talks about it.
Introducing table booking & online pre-ordering app
Introducing table booking & online pre-ordering app
A concept for an app that allows users to book tables in their favorite places, order food in advance, pay and split the bill with friends
A concept for an app that allows users to book tables in their favorite places, order food in advance, pay and split the bill with friends
Industry
Hospitality
Dates
2021
Client location
Ukraine
Team
1 designer
As life was slowly returning to normal after the pandemic, my friends and I noticed that it was becoming difficult to find a place to get dinner with friends
As life was slowly returning to normal after the pandemic, my friends and I noticed that it was becoming difficult to find a place to get dinner with friends
Despite the increasing number of restaurants, making a decision was becoming more challenging. We had several favorite dinner spots, but each time we would go there or call them, they were fully booked for the night. Then we would call another place, then another…
“If only there was a way to explore new restaurants, see the menu and check their availability beforehand”, I thought.
And this is exactly what this app is trying to do.
Despite the increasing number of restaurants, making a decision was becoming more challenging. We had several favorite dinner spots, but each time we would go there or call them, they were fully booked for the night. Then we would call another place, then another…
“If only there was a way to explore new restaurants, see the menu and check their availability beforehand”, I thought.
And this is exactly what this app is trying to do.
Online table reservations and the ability to pre-order meals are two digital features that are beneficial for both customers and business owners.
Online table reservations and the ability to pre-order meals are two digital features that are beneficial for both customers and business owners.
After speaking with potential app users, I created a customer journey map to better understand their needs and pain points.
After speaking with potential app users, I created a customer journey map to better understand their needs and pain points.
For businesses, the goal was simple: increase profit by implementing a straightforward solution for managing reservations and pre-orders.
For businesses, the goal was simple: increase profit by implementing a straightforward solution for managing reservations and pre-orders.
The design process for this app involved several key steps.
The design process for this app involved several key steps.
It began with thorough research to understand the needs of potential users. User flows were then created to map out the different paths and interactions within the app.
I defined 4 main goals of the customer-facing app:
It began with thorough research to understand the needs of potential users. User flows were then created to map out the different paths and interactions within the app.
I defined 4 main goals of the customer-facing app:
Wireframes were created to visualize the layout and structure of the app's screens. They went through multiple iterations as a result of design reviews.
After that, I started working on UI, creating the visual identity for this app.
Wireframes were created to visualize the layout and structure of the app's screens. They went through multiple iterations as a result of design reviews.
After that, I started working on UI, creating the visual identity for this app.
Explore new places in any location in the world
Explore new places in any location in the world
This app provides users with recommendations of restaurants around the world. Users can bookmark any restaurant they like, and later they can see all of their favorite places on a map or a list, filtered by city and other preferences.
This app provides users with recommendations of restaurants around the world. Users can bookmark any restaurant they like, and later they can see all of their favorite places on a map or a list, filtered by city and other preferences.
Easily check availability and book tables
Easily check availability and book tables
When users are looking for a place for a certain date and time, the app shows only those that are available for booking. Search results can be filtered by location, date and time, number of guests, etc. Finally, users can easily book a table at the desired restaurant, select specific table and occasion.
When users are looking for a place for a certain date and time, the app shows only those that are available for booking. Search results can be filtered by location, date and time, number of guests, etc. Finally, users can easily book a table at the desired restaurant, select specific table and occasion.
Order food and pay right away within the app
Order food and pay right away within the app
Users can look through the menu online and place an order for their booking. All menu items can be customized. After that, users can pay for their order within the app, including tips, so there’s no need to wait for a bill in a busy restaurant.
Users can look through the menu online and place an order for their booking. All menu items can be customized. After that, users can pay for their order within the app, including tips, so there’s no need to wait for a bill in a busy restaurant.
Split the bill with friends
Split the bill with friends
Someone pays the entire bill and then splits it with other guests. Users can easily select people from the list or shake their phone and find people nearby. Finally, the final amount for each guest is calculated by simply dragging users’ profile pictures to their order.
Someone pays the entire bill and then splits it with other guests. Users can easily select people from the list or shake their phone and find people nearby. Finally, the final amount for each guest is calculated by simply dragging users’ profile pictures to their order.
I designed the modern and user-friendly booking app to help people enjoy new locations around the globe
I designed the modern and user-friendly booking app to help people enjoy new locations around the globe
Also, the admin platform was created with analytics to make the manager’s workflow more efficient. This was a concept app as part of my Performance Evaluation.
Also, the admin platform was created with analytics to make the manager’s workflow more efficient. This was a concept app as part of my Performance Evaluation.