BigOven.com
01 - My Role
I was responsible for UX and UI design across web, iOS and Android, covering new features, flow improvements, interface design, reusable patterns and developer-ready delivery. I also worked closely with development and QA throughout implementation and continued refining the product after release.
02 - Improving without starting over
Working on a mature product meant solving problems within existing technical and product constraints rather than redesigning entire areas. App Store reviews, customer-support feedback, competitor research and ongoing product knowledge helped identify usability issues and opportunities for improvement.
Each change needed to solve the immediate problem while fitting naturally within the wider product experience.
03 - Building consistency over time
As new features and improvements were introduced, I created and extended reusable components and design rules covering typography, spacing, interface elements and interaction patterns.
New requirements were considered in relation to existing flows so that improvements could be introduced without adding unnecessary complexity or inconsistency elsewhere in the product.
04 - From design through implementation
My involvement continued beyond the final Figma files. I reviewed designs throughout implementation, worked closely with development and QA, and refined details as issues emerged during the build.
This ongoing collaboration helped maintain design quality, resolve problems before release and support the product as it continued to evolve.
05 - Key design considerations
Working within established behaviour
Improvements needed to solve usability issues without disrupting patterns existing users already understood.
Connecting related parts of the experience
Recipe discovery, saved recipes, meal planning and grocery lists were treated as connected parts of one product.
Balancing immediate fixes with long-term quality
Each change addressed the immediate problem while also improving consistency and making the product easier to extend.
