Choy

Choy

RoleUX Researcher, Product Designer
TimelineFebruary - July 2025
TeamYiran Mao, Lead Interaction Designer
Qianyue Yuwen, Interaction Designer
Zaiying Li, Visual Designer
ContextChoy connects Hosts and Gardeners to transform private gardens into shared spaces that nurture community bonds.
It offers the Chinese community a taste of home with culturally cherished vegetables, which are often hard to find in the US, using smart insights and guided care.
More than an app, Choy fosters a community rooted in growth, sustainability, and cultural exchange.
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Choy is designed as a product and service experience that helps people discover, grow, and share culturally meaningful vegetables through local gardens. The product brings together community building, guided planting, and shared stewardship in one experience.

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Product Flow

The project explores how hosts and gardeners can meet through a clear digital flow, making participation feel approachable while maintaining trust, guidance, and a strong sense of community.

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Interface System

The interface language balances warmth and clarity. It supports practical gardening actions while keeping the experience rooted in cultural familiarity and neighborhood exchange.

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Service Ecosystem

Beyond a single app flow, Choy proposes a broader network of hosts, gardeners, and shared resources. The experience is intended to grow over time through repeated care, participation, and local knowledge exchange.

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