Carpe Cibum
Food Waste Reduction Application
Software Engineering Design • Requirements Engineering • UX Design
Project Overview
An application that decreases food waste and increases food availability by selling reduced-cost food shortly before venues close, preventing restaurants from throwing out good, prepared food.
Carpe Cibum logo featuring sustainable design elements that represent the app's mission to reduce food waste.
Reduce Food Waste
Prevents venues from throwing out good, prepared food by connecting them with students
Affordable Food Access
Provides quality prepared food at reduced costs for budget-conscious college students
Late-Night Availability
Offers ready-made food options when campus dining closes early
Local Business Support
Fosters relationships with Miami-area restaurants, bakeries, and food businesses
Technical Skills Applied
Project Benefits
Students: Access to quality prepared food at reduced costs during late hours when campus dining is closed.
Businesses: Generate profit from food that would otherwise be discarded, reducing waste and increasing revenue.
Environment: Significant reduction in food waste, contributing to sustainability and resource conservation.
Stakeholders: Sustainable revenue model through small transaction percentages for app maintenance and growth.