Animated Appetites is an app prototype I designed in Figma during the Fall 2024 semester. As an animation enthusiast with a love for illustration, the project allowed me to combine two of my favorite things—food and animation. My idea for this app came from my unwillingness to learn how to cook, mixed with my love for eating and comfort animated shows. I wanted an app that targeted beginners and made cooking straightforward.

The color palette is noticeably bright and full of energy, but still invokes feelings of nostalgia with its layout and use of said colors. This project was the culmination of all of the skills I’d learned whilst using Figma, Photoshop, or Illustrator to make my logo/supporting assets at the time. However, even though I am still proud of this project, as I’ve gained more experience, I can confidently say that if I were to recreate this using the skills I’ve gained today, it would be much better.

In the app, you’ll see characters like Tiana from The Princess and the Frog and SpongeBob showcase their famous recipes in easy-to-follow ways.