PlateSwipe is designed for busy professionals, health-conscious individuals and those who struggle to find time and inspiration to cook healthy meals, often resorting to ultra-processed foods. Our app offers a personalized, swipe-based recipe discovery experience, tailored to users' preferences like budget, dietary needs, and cultural tastes.
The insight behind our solution is that cooking at home should be enjoyable and convenient. The Virtual Fridge feature allows users to import their grocery list, which helps them keep track of what ingredients they have on hand. While users can discover a wide variety of recipes—some of which may not require any of their current ingredients—this feature assists in making informed choices when viewing recipes. Users can see what they already possess, along with the average cost of each recipe, making meal planning easier and reducing food waste. We target young professionals who value convenience and health, busy parents looking for quick meal solutions, and food enthusiasts eager to explore diverse culinary options without the hassle.
- Firebase Authentication: Secure and hassle-free user sign-in for access to personalized data across multiple devices.
- Firebase Firestore: Primary database for storing user profiles, favorite recipes, and the contents of the virtual fridge.
- Firebase Storage: Handles the storage of images related to the virtual fridge, allowing users to keep a visual inventory of their ingredients.
- Google Maps API: Offers location-based food recommendations, connecting users to nearby markets and promoting the use of fresh, local ingredients.
- Offline Mode: Users can access and view downloaded recipes, create and manage grocery lists, and explore saved content without an internet connection.
- Barcode Scanning: Users can scan the barcode of ingredients to easily fill their virtual fridge.
- Launch the app and sign in using Google Authentication.
- Fill your virtual fridge by scanning barcodes or manually entering ingredients.
- Explore recipes tailored to your preferences, regardless of your fridge contents.
- View the average cost of each recipe to aid in meal planning.
- Use the app in offline mode to access saved recipes and grocery lists.
For mockups and design assets, please visit our Figma project: Figma Link
- M1: Figma Mockups, Figma Wireframe and Figma User flow
For more information about the project and its development, please refer to our Wiki: Wiki Link
We welcome contributions! Please see our CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on how to contribute to the project.