Mobile App

The Barrio Fridge

Community Powered

The Barrio Fridge App was designed to help organize volunteers, community support efforts, and food access initiatives through a centralized mobile experience. The project focused on creating a simple, accessible tool for real people doing real community work.

Brand SystemMobile AppWebsiteAndroidiOSCommunity Building

RoleCommunity Strategist, Creative Developer, Founder, Product Designer

PlatformAndroid, iOS

TypeMobile App

FocusCommunity Building, Food Access, Mutual Aid, Volunteer Coordination

Overview

Built to support real community work.

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The Challenge

The biggest challenge was balancing functionality with accessibility. The app needed to work for volunteers and community members with different levels of technical experience while still supporting real operational needs behind the scenes.

The Solution

I focused on creating a simple mobile experience with clear navigation, community-centered design choices, and tools that supported communication, coordination, and organization without overwhelming the user.

The Impact

The project helped establish a stronger digital foundation for community coordination efforts while also becoming an important milestone in my own growth as a designer and creative developer.