Graduate Student
Food Survival Guide
Backed by nutritionist expertise, this concise guide aims to support graduate students who face limited meal options during their program by offering practical, evidence-based suggestions and simple strategies to maintain balanced nutrition.
Client
School of Visual Arts / Swipe Out Hunger
Year
2024
Target Audience
College/Graduate Students in NYC
Visual Direction
Educational illustrations, colors based on food groups, and a dynamic layout for physical and digital versions
Mission
Graduate school is time- and budget-constrained. This guide helps you eat affordably and nutritiously with a core pantry (rice, pasta, canned beans/tomatoes, frozen veg, eggs), batch-cooking and a simple meal template (grain + protein + veg), a few healthy convenience items for emergencies, three reliable 30-minute
recipes, and one hands-off slow-cooker or oven option.
Research +
Analysis
We first determined the stakeholders, ecosystem, and overall context of the social issue - developing a strategy around how to tackle limited food access.
Prototyping +
Iteration
We used paper sketches to map content and tasks, then built clickable wireframes to test navigation and layout. User feedback improved wording, reorganized sections, and added visual cues.
Finalized
Version
A comprehensive guide designed to help students navigate healthy eating without breaking the bank. This resource provides seven actionable steps—from smart shopping and meal planning to utilizing campus resources—to ensure you stay fueled and focused throughout the semester.