It’s the year 2048. Cars still don’t fly. Printers are somehow still a thing. But one thing has radically changed: the way we eat.
Across the busiest public spaces — train stations, coworking hubs, universities, airports — traditional vending machines have been replaced by InstantMeal terminals.
These next-gen food dispensers deliver personalized meals in the form of cubes: compact, nutrient-balanced bites that encapsulate the flavor and texture of full dishes. Imagine ordering three pepper steak cubes, one unsalted fries cube, and two cubes of red berry yogurt. That’s lunch.
Until recently, InstantMeal was limited to 63 pre-set recipes. But now, a new generation of machines allows users to create their own combinations. Some, like the infamous “tuna-pineapple-latte,” are banned for public safety. Others become cult classics.
Design the mobile experience that complements this new era of personalized food.
Your app should allow users to:
The goal is to imagine a simple but promising first version of the InstantMeal app: clear, usable, and open to future possibilities.