SAFEBITE
SAFEBITE
SAFEBITE
SAFEBITE
SAFEBITE
Overview
We all need clean data.
Safebite is a personal project created after noticing how often food recalls appear in daily news and how unclear that information feels to the public. People must check multiple agencies such as the FDA, CDC, and USDA, yet the data is fragmented and difficult to read.
This project redesigned existing recall websites into a clearer web experience and extends it into a web app, allowing users to check recall status easily anytime and anywhere, especially during everyday moments like grocery shopping.
Overview
We all need clean data.
Safebite is a personal project created after noticing how often food recalls appear in daily news and how unclear that information feels to the public. People must check multiple agencies such as the FDA, CDC, and USDA, yet the data is fragmented and difficult to read.
This project redesigned existing recall websites into a clearer web experience and extends it into a web app, allowing users to check recall status easily anytime and anywhere, especially during everyday moments like grocery shopping.
Overview
We all need clean data.
Safebite is a personal project created after noticing how often food recalls appear in daily news and how unclear that information feels to the public. People must check multiple agencies such as the FDA, CDC, and USDA, yet the data is fragmented and difficult to read.
This project redesigned existing recall websites into a clearer web experience and extends it into a web app, allowing users to check recall status easily anytime and anywhere, especially during everyday moments like grocery shopping.
Overview
We all need clean data.
Safebite is a personal project created after noticing how often food recalls appear in daily news and how unclear that information feels to the public. People must check multiple agencies such as the FDA, CDC, and USDA, yet the data is fragmented and difficult to read.
This project redesigned existing recall websites into a clearer web experience and extends it into a web app, allowing users to check recall status easily anytime and anywhere, especially during everyday moments like grocery shopping.
Overview
We all need clean data.
Safebite is a personal project created after noticing how often food recalls appear in daily news and how unclear that information feels to the public. People must check multiple agencies such as the FDA, CDC, and USDA, yet the data is fragmented and difficult to read.
This project redesigned existing recall websites into a clearer web experience and extends it into a web app, allowing users to check recall status easily anytime and anywhere, especially during everyday moments like grocery shopping.
Yet, critical safety data is often buried in complex databases, making it hard for people to react in time.
Yet, critical safety data is often buried in complex databases, making it hard for people to react in time.
Yet, critical safety data is often buried in complex databases, making it hard for people to react in time.
Yet, critical safety data is often buried in complex databases, making it hard for people to react in time.
Existing FDA official food recall database interface
Existing FDA official food recall database interface
Every year,
1 in 6 Americans get sick,
128,000 are hospitalized,
3,000 die from foodborne illnesses.
Every year,
1 in 6 Americans get sick,
128,000 are hospitalized,
3,000
die from foodborne illnesses.
Research
Core user challenges
Research
Core user challenges
Research
Core user challenges
Research
Core user challenges
I interviewed health-conscious shoppers to understand why this keeps happening. Their feedback revealed three critical gaps:
Scattered and hard to read data
Food recall information sits across several government channels and the current interfaces make the content difficult to read.
Passive recall awareness
People receive recall information but lack tools to actively verify and respond in daily situations.
Need for information that feels personal
People want recall updates that match their allergies, nearby stores, and daily habits instead of broad general data.
Solution
Making food recall checks accessible, proactive, and personal
Safebite brings official recall data into one place, enabling quick verification through barcode scanning, nearby recall views, and personalized settings that support proactive and effective recall checking.
Solution
Making food recall checks accessible, proactive, and personal
Safebite brings official recall data into one place, enabling quick verification through barcode scanning, nearby recall views, and personalized settings that support proactive and effective recall checking.
Solution
Making food recall checks accessible, proactive, and personal
Safebite brings official recall data into one place, enabling quick verification through barcode scanning, nearby recall views, and personalized settings that support proactive and effective recall checking.
Solution
Making food recall checks accessible, proactive, and personal
Safebite brings official recall data into one place, enabling quick verification through barcode scanning, nearby recall views, and personalized settings that support proactive and effective recall checking.
Solution
Making food recall checks accessible, proactive, and personal
Safebite brings official recall data into one place, enabling quick verification through barcode scanning, nearby recall views, and personalized settings that support proactive and effective recall checking.
Key features
Key features
Key features
Guided entry for quick action
Guided entry for quick action
Guided entry for quick action
When users land on the platform, the entry screen guides their next step. They can check recalls or set preferences right away, making action quick and clear.
Personal categories for easy checking
Adjusted the information architecture to highlight categories like recent recalls and recalls near you that match each person’s needs, making recall checking more effective and easier to do.
Personal categories for easy checking
Adjusted the information architecture to highlight categories like recent recalls and recalls near you that match each person’s needs, making recall checking more effective and easier to do.
Personal categories for easy checking
Adjusted the information architecture to highlight categories like recent recalls and recalls near you that match each person’s needs, making recall checking more effective and easier to do.
Personal categories for easy checking
Adjusted the information architecture to highlight categories like recent recalls and recalls near you that match each person’s needs, making recall checking more effective and easier to do.
Personal categories for easy checking
Adjusted the information architecture to highlight categories like recent recalls and recalls near you that match each person’s needs, making recall checking more effective and easier to do.
See recall activity around you
A map that displays impacted areas along with nearby stores so people can quickly check recall status and shop safely.
See recall activity around you
A map that displays impacted areas along with nearby stores so people can quickly check recall status and shop safely.
See recall activity around you
A map that displays impacted areas along with nearby stores so people can quickly check recall status and shop safely.
See recall activity around you
A map that displays impacted areas along with nearby stores so people can quickly check recall status and shop safely.
See recall activity around you
A map that displays impacted areas along with nearby stores so people can quickly check recall status and shop safely.
Verify before you buy
Verify before you buy
Verify before you buy
A fast barcode scan gives instant product checks. It shifts users from passive updates to active confirmation.
Smart Personalization
A custom profile that supports allergy settings and local store preferences. Users receive alerts that match their daily life and real needs.
Smart Personalization
A custom profile that supports allergy settings and local store preferences. Users receive alerts that match their daily life and real needs.
Smart Personalization
A custom profile that supports allergy settings and local store preferences. Users receive alerts that match their daily life and real needs.
Smart Personalization
A custom profile that supports allergy settings and local store preferences. Users receive alerts that match their daily life and real needs.
Smart Personalization
A custom profile that supports allergy settings and local store preferences. Users receive alerts that match their daily life and real needs.
Impact
Safebite’s design is grounded in real-time food safety conditions.
These outcomes are based on usability testing with the same participant group, comparing the previous experience and the redesigned Safebite experience.
Impact
Safebite’s design is grounded in real-time food safety conditions.
These outcomes are based on usability testing with the same participant group, comparing the previous experience and the redesigned Safebite experience.
Impact
Safebite’s design is grounded in real-time food safety conditions.
These outcomes are based on usability testing with the same participant group, comparing the previous experience and the redesigned Safebite experience.
Impact
Safebite’s design is grounded in real-time food safety conditions.
These outcomes are based on usability testing with the same participant group, comparing the previous experience and the redesigned Safebite experience.
Impact
Safebite’s design is grounded in real-time food safety conditions.
These outcomes are based on usability testing with the same participant group, comparing the previous experience and the redesigned Safebite experience.
Easier information discovery
Testers were able to find relevant recall details faster and with less confusion compared to the previous experience.
Stronger sense of personal relevance
Personal preferences like allergens and location made users feel the experience was designed for them, increasing confidence in daily food choices.
Higher recall awareness during shopping
The barcode scan helped users actively check product safety in store instead of passively receiving recall news.
Safebite was honored to receive kind and encouraging feedback from a healthcare UX professional
Safebite was honored to receive kind and encouraging feedback from a healthcare UX professional
Safebite was honored to receive kind and encouraging feedback from a healthcare UX professional
Safebite was honored to receive kind and encouraging feedback from a healthcare UX professional
Safebite was honored to receive kind and encouraging feedback from a healthcare UX professional
Eric Shumake
Principal Researcher at HXRlabs
“ Such a timely and impressive project Piske! I love how SafeBite brings together real-time alerts and personalized health customization. This combination of features can make a real difference especially for folks with food allergies, immuno-compromised patients, or those with dietary constraints. It’s the kind of impact focused UX healthcare design we need more of. “
“ Such a timely and impressive project Piske! I love how SafeBite brings together real-time alerts and personalized health customization. This combination of features can make a real difference especially for folks with food allergies, immuno-compromised patients, or those with dietary constraints. It’s the kind of impact focused UX healthcare design we need more of. “
“ Such a timely and impressive project Piske! I love how SafeBite brings together real-time alerts and personalized health customization. This combination of features can make a real difference especially for folks with food allergies, immuno-compromised patients, or those with dietary constraints. It’s the kind of impact focused UX healthcare design we need more of. “
“ Such a timely and impressive project Piske! I love how SafeBite brings together real-time alerts and personalized health customization. This combination of features can make a real difference especially for folks with food allergies, immuno-compromised patients, or those with dietary constraints. It’s the kind of impact focused UX healthcare design we need more of. “
“ Such a timely and impressive project Piske! I love how SafeBite brings together real-time alerts and personalized health customization. This combination of features can make a real difference especially for folks with food allergies, immuno-compromised patients, or those with dietary constraints. It’s the kind of impact focused UX healthcare design we need more of. “
“ Meaningful design doesn't just display data; it reduces anxiety.”
“ Meaningful design doesn't just display data; it reduces anxiety.”
“ Meaningful design doesn't just display data; it reduces anxiety.”
“ Meaningful design doesn't just display data; it reduces anxiety.”
“ Meaningful design doesn't just display data; it reduces anxiety.”
Curious about this project?
I am happy to share the design choices behind it.
Curious about this project?
I am happy to share the design choices behind it.
Curious about this project?
I am happy to share the design choices behind it.
Curious about this project?
I am happy to share the design choices behind it.
Curious about this project?
I am happy to share the design choices behind it.
Let’s craft
a meaningful
experience
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Ready to explore
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Let’s craft
a meaningful
experience
e
x
p
e
r
i
e
n
c
e
Ready to explore
your deeper strength?
© Copyright 2026
Let’s craft
a meaningful
experience
e
x
p
e
r
i
e
n
c
e
Ready to explore
your deeper strength?
© Copyright 2026
Let’s craft
a meaningful
experience
e
x
p
e
r
i
e
n
c
e
Ready to explore
your deeper strength?
© Copyright 2026
SAFEBITE
SAFEBITE
SAFEBITE
SAFEBITE
SAFEBITE
Overview
We all need clean data.
Safebite is a personal project created after noticing how often food recalls appear in daily news and how unclear that information feels to the public. People must check multiple agencies such as the FDA, CDC, and USDA, yet the data is fragmented and difficult to read.
This project redesigned existing recall websites into a clearer web experience and extends it into a web app, allowing users to check recall status easily anytime and anywhere, especially during everyday moments like grocery shopping.
Overview
We all need clean data.
Safebite is a personal project created after noticing how often food recalls appear in daily news and how unclear that information feels to the public. People must check multiple agencies such as the FDA, CDC, and USDA, yet the data is fragmented and difficult to read.
This project redesigned existing recall websites into a clearer web experience and extends it into a web app, allowing users to check recall status easily anytime and anywhere, especially during everyday moments like grocery shopping.
Overview
We all need clean data.
Safebite is a personal project created after noticing how often food recalls appear in daily news and how unclear that information feels to the public. People must check multiple agencies such as the FDA, CDC, and USDA, yet the data is fragmented and difficult to read.
This project redesigned existing recall websites into a clearer web experience and extends it into a web app, allowing users to check recall status easily anytime and anywhere, especially during everyday moments like grocery shopping.
Overview
We all need clean data.
Safebite is a personal project created after noticing how often food recalls appear in daily news and how unclear that information feels to the public. People must check multiple agencies such as the FDA, CDC, and USDA, yet the data is fragmented and difficult to read.
This project redesigned existing recall websites into a clearer web experience and extends it into a web app, allowing users to check recall status easily anytime and anywhere, especially during everyday moments like grocery shopping.
Overview
We all need clean data.
Safebite is a personal project created after noticing how often food recalls appear in daily news and how unclear that information feels to the public. People must check multiple agencies such as the FDA, CDC, and USDA, yet the data is fragmented and difficult to read.
This project redesigned existing recall websites into a clearer web experience and extends it into a web app, allowing users to check recall status easily anytime and anywhere, especially during everyday moments like grocery shopping.
Yet, critical safety data is often buried in complex databases, making it hard for people to react in time.
Yet, critical safety data is often buried in complex databases, making it hard for people to react in time.
Yet, critical safety data is often buried in complex databases, making it hard for people to react in time.
Yet, critical safety data is often buried in complex databases, making it hard for people to react in time.
Existing FDA official food recall database interface
Existing FDA official food recall database interface
Every year,
1 in 6 Americans get sick,
128,000 are hospitalized,
3,000 die from foodborne illnesses.
Every year,
1 in 6 Americans get sick,
128,000 are hospitalized,
3,000
die from foodborne illnesses.
Research
Core user challenges
Research
Core user challenges
Research
Core user challenges
Research
Core user challenges
I interviewed health-conscious shoppers to understand why this keeps happening. Their feedback revealed three critical gaps:
Scattered and hard to read data
Food recall information sits across several government channels and the current interfaces make the content difficult to read.
Passive recall awareness
People receive recall information but lack tools to actively verify and respond in daily situations.
Need for information that feels personal
People want recall updates that match their allergies, nearby stores, and daily habits instead of broad general data.
Solution
Making food recall checks accessible, proactive, and personal
Safebite brings official recall data into one place, enabling quick verification through barcode scanning, nearby recall views, and personalized settings that support proactive and effective recall checking.
Solution
Making food recall checks accessible, proactive, and personal
Safebite brings official recall data into one place, enabling quick verification through barcode scanning, nearby recall views, and personalized settings that support proactive and effective recall checking.
Solution
Making food recall checks accessible, proactive, and personal
Safebite brings official recall data into one place, enabling quick verification through barcode scanning, nearby recall views, and personalized settings that support proactive and effective recall checking.
Solution
Making food recall checks accessible, proactive, and personal
Safebite brings official recall data into one place, enabling quick verification through barcode scanning, nearby recall views, and personalized settings that support proactive and effective recall checking.
Solution
Making food recall checks accessible, proactive, and personal
Safebite brings official recall data into one place, enabling quick verification through barcode scanning, nearby recall views, and personalized settings that support proactive and effective recall checking.
Key features
Key features
Key features
Guided entry for quick action
Guided entry for quick action
Guided entry for quick action
When users land on the platform, the entry screen guides their next step. They can check recalls or set preferences right away, making action quick and clear.
Personal categories for easy checking
Adjusted the information architecture to highlight categories like recent recalls and recalls near you that match each person’s needs, making recall checking more effective and easier to do.
Personal categories for easy checking
Adjusted the information architecture to highlight categories like recent recalls and recalls near you that match each person’s needs, making recall checking more effective and easier to do.
Personal categories for easy checking
Adjusted the information architecture to highlight categories like recent recalls and recalls near you that match each person’s needs, making recall checking more effective and easier to do.
Personal categories for easy checking
Adjusted the information architecture to highlight categories like recent recalls and recalls near you that match each person’s needs, making recall checking more effective and easier to do.
Personal categories for easy checking
Adjusted the information architecture to highlight categories like recent recalls and recalls near you that match each person’s needs, making recall checking more effective and easier to do.
See recall activity around you
A map that displays impacted areas along with nearby stores so people can quickly check recall status and shop safely.
See recall activity around you
A map that displays impacted areas along with nearby stores so people can quickly check recall status and shop safely.
See recall activity around you
A map that displays impacted areas along with nearby stores so people can quickly check recall status and shop safely.
See recall activity around you
A map that displays impacted areas along with nearby stores so people can quickly check recall status and shop safely.
See recall activity around you
A map that displays impacted areas along with nearby stores so people can quickly check recall status and shop safely.
Verify before you buy
Verify before you buy
Verify before you buy
A fast barcode scan gives instant product checks. It shifts users from passive updates to active confirmation.
Smart Personalization
A custom profile that supports allergy settings and local store preferences. Users receive alerts that match their daily life and real needs.
Smart Personalization
A custom profile that supports allergy settings and local store preferences. Users receive alerts that match their daily life and real needs.
Smart Personalization
A custom profile that supports allergy settings and local store preferences. Users receive alerts that match their daily life and real needs.
Smart Personalization
A custom profile that supports allergy settings and local store preferences. Users receive alerts that match their daily life and real needs.
Smart Personalization
A custom profile that supports allergy settings and local store preferences. Users receive alerts that match their daily life and real needs.
Impact
Safebite’s design is grounded in real-time food safety conditions.
These outcomes are based on usability testing with the same participant group, comparing the previous experience and the redesigned Safebite experience.
Impact
Safebite’s design is grounded in real-time food safety conditions.
These outcomes are based on usability testing with the same participant group, comparing the previous experience and the redesigned Safebite experience.
Impact
Safebite’s design is grounded in real-time food safety conditions.
These outcomes are based on usability testing with the same participant group, comparing the previous experience and the redesigned Safebite experience.
Impact
Safebite’s design is grounded in real-time food safety conditions.
These outcomes are based on usability testing with the same participant group, comparing the previous experience and the redesigned Safebite experience.
Impact
Safebite’s design is grounded in real-time food safety conditions.
These outcomes are based on usability testing with the same participant group, comparing the previous experience and the redesigned Safebite experience.
Easier information discovery
Testers were able to find relevant recall details faster and with less confusion compared to the previous experience.
Stronger sense of personal relevance
Personal preferences like allergens and location made users feel the experience was designed for them, increasing confidence in daily food choices.
Higher recall awareness during shopping
The barcode scan helped users actively check product safety in store instead of passively receiving recall news.
Safebite was honored to receive kind and encouraging feedback from a healthcare UX professional
Safebite was honored to receive kind and encouraging feedback from a healthcare UX professional
Safebite was honored to receive kind and encouraging feedback from a healthcare UX professional
Safebite was honored to receive kind and encouraging feedback from a healthcare UX professional
Safebite was honored to receive kind and encouraging feedback from a healthcare UX professional
Eric Shumake
Principal Researcher at HXRlabs
“ Such a timely and impressive project Piske! I love how SafeBite brings together real-time alerts and personalized health customization. This combination of features can make a real difference especially for folks with food allergies, immuno-compromised patients, or those with dietary constraints. It’s the kind of impact focused UX healthcare design we need more of. “
“ Such a timely and impressive project Piske! I love how SafeBite brings together real-time alerts and personalized health customization. This combination of features can make a real difference especially for folks with food allergies, immuno-compromised patients, or those with dietary constraints. It’s the kind of impact focused UX healthcare design we need more of. “
“ Such a timely and impressive project Piske! I love how SafeBite brings together real-time alerts and personalized health customization. This combination of features can make a real difference especially for folks with food allergies, immuno-compromised patients, or those with dietary constraints. It’s the kind of impact focused UX healthcare design we need more of. “
“ Such a timely and impressive project Piske! I love how SafeBite brings together real-time alerts and personalized health customization. This combination of features can make a real difference especially for folks with food allergies, immuno-compromised patients, or those with dietary constraints. It’s the kind of impact focused UX healthcare design we need more of. “
“ Such a timely and impressive project Piske! I love how SafeBite brings together real-time alerts and personalized health customization. This combination of features can make a real difference especially for folks with food allergies, immuno-compromised patients, or those with dietary constraints. It’s the kind of impact focused UX healthcare design we need more of. “
“ Meaningful design doesn't just display data; it reduces anxiety.”
“ Meaningful design doesn't just display data; it reduces anxiety.”
“ Meaningful design doesn't just display data; it reduces anxiety.”
“ Meaningful design doesn't just display data; it reduces anxiety.”
“ Meaningful design doesn't just display data; it reduces anxiety.”
Curious about this project?
I am happy to share the design choices behind it.
Curious about this project?
I am happy to share the design choices behind it.
Curious about this project?
I am happy to share the design choices behind it.
Curious about this project?
I am happy to share the design choices behind it.
Curious about this project?
I am happy to share the design choices behind it.
Let’s craft
a meaningful
experience
e
x
p
e
r
i
e
n
c
e
Ready to explore
your deeper strength?
© Copyright 2026