Overview
Sofra is a mobile application designed to simplify organizing Ramadan gatherings with friends and family. During Ramadan, planning group meals can become confusing when coordinating dishes, guests, and responsibilities. Sofra provides a simple and collaborative way to organize invitations and manage who brings each dish.
Problem
During Ramadan gatherings, people often face several challenges:
Confusion about who is bringing which dish
Difficulty organizing guests and invitations
Lack of coordination between participants
Last-minute changes that cause stress for the host
These issues make organizing group iftar meals more complicated than it should be.
Goal
The goal of this project was to design a mobile experience that:
Simplifies organizing Ramadan gatherings
Helps users coordinate dishes easily
Allows guests to collaborate and share responsibilities
Creates a smooth and enjoyable planning experience
Target Users
University students organizing group iftar
Friends planning casual Ramadan gatherings
Families coordinating shared meals
Solution
Sofra provides a simple and clear interface that allows users to:
Create and manage Ramadan gatherings
Invite friends and view the guest list
Assign dishes to avoid duplicates
Track meal preparation and contributions
This collaborative approach helps reduce confusion and makes organizing iftar gatherings easier.
Key Features
Create a Gathering
Users can create an event and invite friends to join the iftar.
Guest Management
Participants can see who is attending and coordinate responsibilities.
Dish Assignment
Each guest can select the dish they will bring, preventing duplicate meals.
Notes Section
Hosts can add notes such as special instructions or additional items needed.
Design Approach
The interface focuses on:
Simple layout to reduce cognitive load
Clear visual hierarchy for easy navigation
Card-based UI to organize gatherings and dishes
Friendly visuals inspired by Ramadan atmosphere
Outcome
The final design creates a smooth and collaborative experience for organizing Ramadan gatherings, making meal planning more structured while keeping the social spirit of the occasion.