Recipe Detail
The recipe detail page is the most frequently visited page on Cookpad, with millions of people accessing it daily. Visitors arrive from external sources like search engines or internal browsing/searching within the app and web. At Cookpad, we take pride in providing a distraction-free platform for recipe authors to showcase their creations. To ensure users can focus on essential recipe information such as ingredients and cooking steps, we made a deliberate decision not to display any ads or distractions on the entire recipe page. This approach benefits both authors and viewers.
The recipe detail page is the most frequently visited page on Cookpad, with millions of people accessing it daily. Visitors arrive from external sources like search engines or internal browsing/searching within the app and web. At Cookpad, we take pride in providing a distraction-free platform for recipe authors to showcase their creations. To ensure users can focus on essential recipe information such as ingredients and cooking steps, we made a deliberate decision not to display any ads or distractions on the entire recipe page. This approach benefits both authors and viewers.
The recipe detail page is the most frequently visited page on Cookpad, with millions of people accessing it daily. Visitors arrive from external sources like search engines or internal browsing/searching within the app and web. At Cookpad, we take pride in providing a distraction-free platform for recipe authors to showcase their creations. To ensure users can focus on essential recipe information such as ingredients and cooking steps, we made a deliberate decision not to display any ads or distractions on the entire recipe page. This approach benefits both authors and viewers.
Role:
Role:
Role:
Product Designer
Product Designer
Product Designer
Year:
Year:
Year:
2022
2022
2022
As the responsible designer for the recipe detail page, my focus was on improving the reading experience and highlighting community activities related to recipes. Through several iterations, we aimed to enhance the visual appeal and information architecture of the page.
As the responsible designer for the recipe detail page, my focus was on improving the reading experience and highlighting community activities related to recipes. Through several iterations, we aimed to enhance the visual appeal and information architecture of the page.
As the responsible designer for the recipe detail page, my focus was on improving the reading experience and highlighting community activities related to recipes. Through several iterations, we aimed to enhance the visual appeal and information architecture of the page.
In the latest design, several details were added to improve the readability and scanability of the ingredient list. A line divider was introduced between each ingredient, enabling users to quickly navigate through the list while cooking. Additionally, an icon was incorporated, and the number of servings was moved closer to the section title, making it more easily discoverable. To maximize space and provide a cleaner look, stroke and padding around the ingredients list were removed.
In the latest design, several details were added to improve the readability and scanability of the ingredient list. A line divider was introduced between each ingredient, enabling users to quickly navigate through the list while cooking. Additionally, an icon was incorporated, and the number of servings was moved closer to the section title, making it more easily discoverable. To maximize space and provide a cleaner look, stroke and padding around the ingredients list were removed.
In the latest design, several details were added to improve the readability and scanability of the ingredient list. A line divider was introduced between each ingredient, enabling users to quickly navigate through the list while cooking. Additionally, an icon was incorporated, and the number of servings was moved closer to the section title, making it more easily discoverable. To maximize space and provide a cleaner look, stroke and padding around the ingredients list were removed.
To ensure the order of step photos and videos is easily understandable, the layout of these media elements was enhanced. The contrast of the step number and accompanying text was increased to improve accessibility and legibility, making it effortless for users to read the instructions while cooking.
To ensure the order of step photos and videos is easily understandable, the layout of these media elements was enhanced. The contrast of the step number and accompanying text was increased to improve accessibility and legibility, making it effortless for users to read the instructions while cooking.
To ensure the order of step photos and videos is easily understandable, the layout of these media elements was enhanced. The contrast of the step number and accompanying text was increased to improve accessibility and legibility, making it effortless for users to read the instructions while cooking.
Cookpad prides itself on being a global community of home cooks, and we aim to celebrate users who cook recipes by encouraging them to share Cooksnaps, which are photos of the dish cooked based on the recipe. This feature serves as a powerful way to connect with other users and show appreciation to the recipe author. In the latest iteration, Cooksnaps were given more prominence on the recipe detail page. Additionally, Cookbooks featuring the recipe are now displayed, further enriching the community experience and providing users with more valuable content.
Cookpad prides itself on being a global community of home cooks, and we aim to celebrate users who cook recipes by encouraging them to share Cooksnaps, which are photos of the dish cooked based on the recipe. This feature serves as a powerful way to connect with other users and show appreciation to the recipe author. In the latest iteration, Cooksnaps were given more prominence on the recipe detail page. Additionally, Cookbooks featuring the recipe are now displayed, further enriching the community experience and providing users with more valuable content.
Cookpad prides itself on being a global community of home cooks, and we aim to celebrate users who cook recipes by encouraging them to share Cooksnaps, which are photos of the dish cooked based on the recipe. This feature serves as a powerful way to connect with other users and show appreciation to the recipe author. In the latest iteration, Cooksnaps were given more prominence on the recipe detail page. Additionally, Cookbooks featuring the recipe are now displayed, further enriching the community experience and providing users with more valuable content.
The redesign of the recipe detail page focused on improving the reading experience, optimising information display, and highlighting community engagement features. The introduction of a line divider between ingredients, improved icon placement, and the removal of unnecessary strokes and padding all contributed to enhancing the readability and aesthetics of the ingredient list. The layout improvements for step photos and videos, along with increased contrast for step numbers and text, ensured an intuitive cooking experience. By prominently featuring Cooksnaps and showcasing Cookbooks, we encouraged user engagement, fostered connections within the community, and expressed gratitude towards recipe authors. Overall, the redesign successfully enhanced the recipe detail page, allowing millions of Cookpad users to enjoy an improved reading experience while exploring and engaging with recipes and the vibrant community.
The redesign of the recipe detail page focused on improving the reading experience, optimising information display, and highlighting community engagement features. The introduction of a line divider between ingredients, improved icon placement, and the removal of unnecessary strokes and padding all contributed to enhancing the readability and aesthetics of the ingredient list. The layout improvements for step photos and videos, along with increased contrast for step numbers and text, ensured an intuitive cooking experience. By prominently featuring Cooksnaps and showcasing Cookbooks, we encouraged user engagement, fostered connections within the community, and expressed gratitude towards recipe authors. Overall, the redesign successfully enhanced the recipe detail page, allowing millions of Cookpad users to enjoy an improved reading experience while exploring and engaging with recipes and the vibrant community.
The redesign of the recipe detail page focused on improving the reading experience, optimising information display, and highlighting community engagement features. The introduction of a line divider between ingredients, improved icon placement, and the removal of unnecessary strokes and padding all contributed to enhancing the readability and aesthetics of the ingredient list. The layout improvements for step photos and videos, along with increased contrast for step numbers and text, ensured an intuitive cooking experience. By prominently featuring Cooksnaps and showcasing Cookbooks, we encouraged user engagement, fostered connections within the community, and expressed gratitude towards recipe authors. Overall, the redesign successfully enhanced the recipe detail page, allowing millions of Cookpad users to enjoy an improved reading experience while exploring and engaging with recipes and the vibrant community.