Role_
UX Researcher, Writer, Designer
Challenge_
The relationship between race and food insecurity is complex and is intertwined with other established and systemic determinants. Food insecurity disproportionately affects BIPOC communities, and this inequity was exacerbated by the pandemic. Between March and May of 2020, over 1 billion dollars in California farm waste alone was recorded, while millions of BIPOC Americans were in need of food.
Objective_
Design a system to bridge the gap between farm surplus and soaring food insecurity in BIPOC communities.
Outcome_
We partnered with community members, farm workers, food pantries, workers, academics, and many others. This resulted in Fruitful, a circular service delivery design that operates as a unique Community FarmBank.