UX Research • Leatherworking
A privacy-focused meal carrier that eases the vulnerability of dining in professional and institutional settings for onboarding employees. Collaborated with local leather goods retail store Clark Morelia.
Problem Statement
Many office workers experience discomfort while eating in formal environments due to:
1. The exposure of personal food choices.
2. The need to balance professional appearance with practical functionality.
The Experience
• The lunch carrier has three parts: two Stackable Container Boxes and one Collapsible Holder With Handles.
• The top box opens down to reveal a two-tier space and fixes in place with built-in magnets, creating a private eating space.
• When the top box opens, it allows access to the second compartment in the bottom box, which can be removed and placed on the bottom tier space for eating.
Experience Demonstration Video
Form Development
The form was inspired by the context of leaving a laptop open while eating to have a sense of barrier.
• Form— Balancing curves and edges to create a private eating area minimizing exposure of the food contents.
• Material— Integrating leather and chrome accents that align with professional dress codes and office etiquette.
• Function— Optimizing ease of use, movement, and sound during setup and use with collapsable design.
• Material— Integrating leather and chrome accents that align with professional dress codes and office etiquette.
• Function— Optimizing ease of use, movement, and sound during setup and use with collapsable design.
in progress