# CS-37: Food-surplus collection

Category: Sustainability & local living
Level: Intermediate
Suggested duration: 3–4 weeks

Original UXCharan practice scenario. Validate assumptions; do not present it as a commissioned client project.

## Problem
A hypothetical service posts surplus food with vague collection windows and item details. Explore how a buyer can evaluate a listing and collect on time while sellers manage uncertain availability.

## People to learn from
Local food businesses and adults collecting surplus portions

## Core scope
- Review a portion
- reserve
- confirm collection

## Research questions
- Which details are essential before reserving?
- How do businesses handle variable supply?

## Edge cases
- Sold out
- missed collection
- missing ingredient information

## Specific artefact
A listing content model and collection states

## Evaluation question
Can users identify unknown food information and collection requirements?

## Work to share
Problem and role; anonymised evidence; alternatives and rationale; task flow; prototype; accessibility considerations; testing findings; revisions and honest limitations.

## Request feedback
Share a viewable Figma, document or portfolio link with Saicharan on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/917093809350
Include CS-37, your name, project stage and your main feedback question. Confirm review scope, timing and any fee directly.

## Methods
- Research planning: https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/user-research/plan-user-research-for-your-service
- Research consent: https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/user-research/getting-users-consent-for-research
- Design exploration: https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/resources/the-double-diamond/
- Usability testing: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/usability-testing-101/
- Accessible forms: https://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/forms/
- Portfolio storytelling: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ux-design-portfolios/