The Spark ✨ - Why ForkedUp?

It started with a simple observation: we discover so much through short, engaging videos these days, yet finding what to eat locally often feels like scrolling through static menus and reviews. Why not combine the visual appeal of food reels with the convenience of online ordering?

The idea was born: ForkedUp – a platform where you could "taste with your eyes," discover amazing local dishes through video, and order directly. Like TikTok or Instagram Reels, but purely for food lovers connecting with nearby restaurants (Food Partners).

Figuring it Out 🤯 - From Idea to Wireframes

The core concept involved two main user types: the Foodie (User) and the Food Partner.

• Initial Flow (Landing Page): The entry point needed to be simple and direct, immediately showing the value proposition and offering clear paths for both users and partners to either log in or register. Early sketches envisioned a clean mobile view with distinct buttons for "Food-P" (Food Partner) and "User".

• Authentication: Standard registration and login flows were sketched out for both user types, keeping the forms straightforward.

• The Core Experience (Feed & Discovery): The heart of the app is the video feed (Feed.jsx). The wireframe shows a familiar vertical scroll interface with interaction buttons (Like, Share, Comment, Save) and info overlays. From the feed, users could navigate to partner profiles. The Home.jsx screen was envisioned as a starting point, potentially including location detection and search.

• Partner Side (UI & Onboarding): Food Partners needed their own interface. The initial thought was an onboarding process after registration/login, guiding them to complete their profile (name, location, hours, etc.) possibly showing a completion percentage. This would unlock the main dashboard.
• Partner Dashboard & Menu: Once onboarded, partners needed a dashboard to manage their status, view orders, maybe see basic analytics, and importantly, manage their menu (add/edit food items with video reels). The flow involved navigating to a dedicated section (food-partner/createfood) to add new dishes.

• User Profile & Ordering: Users needed a profile section to view their liked/saved reels and order history. The ordering flow sketched out involved viewing items, adding to a cart, checkout (address selection, payment), and an order confirmation/success screen. The profile itself evolved to include editable sections for personal details and addresses.