AllergyGuard-Vibe Coding

Problem:
For people with food allergies, grocery shopping and meal prep can be stressful and risky. Ingredient lists are often hard to read, buried in fine print, or written in unfamiliar languages. Most tools are too manual or not designed with allergy safety in mind.

I have several food allergies myself, and not all of them fall into the standard "Top 10" category. That means bolded ingredients aren't enough. I have to read every label in full, looking for anything that could be a problem. With bad lighting, tiny fonts, and less-than-great eyesight, it turns into a time-consuming and frustrating process.

Concept:
AllergyShield is designed to take the stress out of label reading. Users create a personal allergy profile, then scan food labels using their phone camera. The app uses AI to analyze the ingredients and highlight anything that could be unsafe, including "may contain" statements and less obvious allergen names. It can also translate labels written in other languages. To support everyday meal planning, the app recommends recipes that match the user's dietary needs.

Role:
This was a solo project for me. My goal was to create something that feels clean, reliable, and fast. The entire experience was designed to help users feel informed and in control.

Key Features:
-Personal Allergy Profile. Users can add any food or ingredient to their list for AI to flag as unsafe
-AI-Powered Label Scanning. Ingredient lists are scanned in real time, with unsafe ingredients clearly flagged based on the user's profile.
-Live Translation. Automatically translates foreign-language labels, making it easier to shop while traveling or reading imported packaging.
-Recipe Recommendations. Suggests safe meals tailored to the user's restrictions and preferences.

Design Details:
-Neutral color palette and soft visual tone to reduce screen fatigue
-Minimal-tap interaction and one-handed use optimized for in-store convenience
-Clear color-coded results to show if a food item is safe or not

Outcome:
AllergyShield began as a personal project but quickly found validation through user feedback. It provides a faster, more confident way to navigate food shopping and meal prep for anyone managing allergies.