Neat! I was thinking about an optimal design for a similar idea just the other day. Motivated by the lack of accountability by food producer/manufacturers - and lack of a venue for consumers to voice concerns.
This was a direct result of a jar of honey I had qualms about (and probably an aggregate of other concerns & thoughts that we all build up over time on topics like this).
I wrote the producer an email, but would much prefer voicing my opinion public - seems that would be a far more effective way to get the issue resolved.
Anyway, I gave it a go with this Open Food Facts site. Here's the product I added:
My first impression is that the interface is a tad cluttered.
Secondly, some of the categorization fields on the Add Product page are redundant.
Last & most importantly: my most desired use-case for this application is not actually accommodated for.
In addition to the detailed product info, which the site does a nice job of allowing me to enter, I want to be able to leave feedback about the product itself.
For example, with this particular jar of honey my main gripe was the film/plastic foil residue left on the outer rim of the jar when you first open it up. It's great that this product is in a glass jar, is 100% raw and organic - but when little chunks of plastic foil end up in my honey it totally invalidates those benefits.
Anyway, the feedback feature could be as simple as a comment thread below the page. And perhaps thinking a bit father out, ideally: an Amazon style review system.
Either way - love the progress so far, props for a great app already.
This was a direct result of a jar of honey I had qualms about (and probably an aggregate of other concerns & thoughts that we all build up over time on topics like this).
I wrote the producer an email, but would much prefer voicing my opinion public - seems that would be a far more effective way to get the issue resolved.
Anyway, I gave it a go with this Open Food Facts site. Here's the product I added:
http://world.openfoodfacts.org/product/5220400060/raw-organi...
My first impression is that the interface is a tad cluttered.
Secondly, some of the categorization fields on the Add Product page are redundant.
Last & most importantly: my most desired use-case for this application is not actually accommodated for.
In addition to the detailed product info, which the site does a nice job of allowing me to enter, I want to be able to leave feedback about the product itself.
For example, with this particular jar of honey my main gripe was the film/plastic foil residue left on the outer rim of the jar when you first open it up. It's great that this product is in a glass jar, is 100% raw and organic - but when little chunks of plastic foil end up in my honey it totally invalidates those benefits.
Anyway, the feedback feature could be as simple as a comment thread below the page. And perhaps thinking a bit father out, ideally: an Amazon style review system.
Either way - love the progress so far, props for a great app already.