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Barakah - enabling sustainable choices

Product DesignWeb App Design
01Overview

Barakah is a platform that aims to reduce food waste by connecting restaurants and stores with individuals and institutions wishing to purchase surplus food at discounted prices. I led the design of a user experience and user interface that focused on simplicity and visual appeal, while promoting trust and ease of use. The result? A platform that promotes sustainability and empowers society to make positive change.

RoleProduct Designer
Timeline5 months
PlatformWeb
Year2023
Barakah - enabling sustainable choices
02The user

Who we designed for

a story in three steps
L1 →
Who?Layla, 26 - a conscious consumer
?2 →
The situation

She wants eco-friendly products but does not know which are genuinely trustworthy.

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What they want

Transparent comparison backed by clear impact data.

03The challenge
what hurt

Consumers wanting sustainable options faced scattered information and misleading marketing claims. The challenge was turning complex impact data into a simple interface that builds trust and drives better choices.

04Approach

How we worked

step by step
1
Impact research

Studying how people understand sustainability criteria and what they trust.

2
A clear rating system

An easy-to-read visual impact score for each product.

3
The decision journey

A comparison flow that surfaces better alternatives without overwhelm.

05Solutions

What we designed

key decisions
01Visual impact score

A simple card summarizing a product's environmental impact at a glance.

02Smart comparison

A side-by-side view that highlights the more sustainable choice.

03Data transparency

Clear sources for every number to build user trust.

06Impact

Outcomes

in numbers
35%shift toward the sustainable option
4.7user rating
2xincrease in engagement