Good Garden was one of my first major university projects and an important introduction to the UX design process. The goal was to create an app that encourages users to grow their own food and incorporate it into everyday cooking. Early in the project, my initial concept leaned too heavily toward gamification, resembling a game-like gardening experience that ultimately didn’t translate into a practical user solution. Through research and iteration, I learned the importance of grounding ideas in user needs. This project strengthened my understanding of the research phase and helped me develop better communication and collaboration skills when working with stakeholders.