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PantryMonkey is a digital kitchen companion that helps college students manage groceries, discover seasonal foods, and prepare affordable meals while reducing food waste.
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PANTRY
MONKEY
SKILL & GROWTH
First Hackthon, Limited Time…
Designing PantryMonkey within the limited timeframe of a hackathon taught me how to make quick, intentional decisions under pressure. Our team had to prioritize the most valuable features, divide responsibilities, and transform an ambitious idea into a cohesive prototype. The experience strengthened my ability to collaborate, adapt, and maintain a clear design vision despite tight deadlines.
College students often waste food and overspend because they lack simple tools to track ingredients, monitor expiration dates, and cook with what they already have.
Did Your Veggies Mold Again?
PROBLEM
A Digital Pantry Is Here To Help Broke College Student Save Money!
SOLUTION
PantryMonkey combines a digital pantry, expiration reminders, seasonal recipes, and nearby food resources to help students eat better, spend less, and waste less.
MY ROLE
UI Designer +
Graphics
CONTEXT
DonsHack '26
TOOLS
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
TIMELINE
48 Hours
PantryMonkey is a digital kitchen companion that helps college students manage groceries, discover seasonal foods, and prepare affordable meals while reducing food waste.
TOYKO
MONKEY
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Toyko is a mobile app prototype designed to streamline blind box toy tracking and trading, filling a gap for collectors like myself. It also explores how brands such as Pop Mart can strengthen engagement through community-focused tools.
TOYKO
SKILL & GROWTH
First Hackthon, Limited Time…
Designing PantryMonkey within the limited timeframe of a hackathon taught me how to make quick, intentional decisions under pressure. Our team had to prioritize the most valuable features, divide responsibilities, and transform an ambitious idea into a cohesive prototype. The experience strengthened my ability to collaborate, adapt, and maintain a clear design vision despite tight deadlines.
College students often waste food and overspend because they lack simple tools to track ingredients, monitor expiration dates, and cook with what they already have.
Did Your Veggies Mold Again?
PROBLEM
A Digital Pantry Is Here To Help Broke College Student Save Money!
SOLUTION
PantryMonkey combines a digital pantry, expiration reminders, seasonal recipes, and nearby food resources to help students eat better, spend less, and waste less.
MY ROLE
UI Designer +
Graphics
CONTEXT
DonsHack '26
TOOLS
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
TIMELINE
48 Hours
MY ROLE
UI Designer + Graphics
CONTEXT
DonsHack'26
TOOLS
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
TIMELINE
48 Hours
PantryMonkey is a digital kitchen companion that helps college students manage groceries, discover seasonal foods, and prepare affordable meals while reducing food waste.
PANTRY
MONKEY
5 minute read
Full Case Study
SKILL & GROWTH
First Hackthon, Limited Time…
Designing PantryMonkey within the limited timeframe of a hackathon taught me how to make quick, intentional decisions under pressure. Our team had to prioritize the most valuable features, divide responsibilities, and transform an ambitious idea into a cohesive prototype. The experience strengthened my ability to collaborate, adapt, and maintain a clear design vision despite tight deadlines.
College students often waste food and overspend because they lack simple tools to track ingredients, monitor expiration dates, and cook with what they already have.
Did Your Veggies Mold Again?
PROBLEM
A Digital Pantry Is Here To Help Broke College Student Save Money!
SOLUTION
PantryMonkey combines a digital pantry, expiration reminders, seasonal recipes, and nearby food resources to help students eat better, spend less, and waste less.
MY ROLE
UI Designer +
Graphics
CONTEXT
DonsHack '26
TOOLS
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
TIMELINE
48 Hours
SKILL & GROWTH
First Hackthon, Limited Time…
Designing PantryMonkey within the limited timeframe of a hackathon taught me how to make quick, intentional decisions under pressure. Our team had to prioritize the most valuable features, divide responsibilities, and transform an ambitious idea into a cohesive prototype. The experience strengthened my ability to collaborate, adapt, and maintain a clear design vision despite tight deadlines.
College students often waste food and overspend because they lack simple tools to track ingredients, monitor expiration dates, and cook with what they already have.
Did Your Veggies Mold Again?
PROBLEM
A Digital Pantry Is Here To Help Broke College Student Save Money!
SOLUTION
PantryMonkey combines a digital pantry, expiration reminders, seasonal recipes, and nearby food resources to help students eat better, spend less, and waste less.