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Project Overview
Built a responsive, touch-first kiosk web app for Glen Echo Fine Foods, a Canadian specialty-foods distributor. Deployed on iPad/iPod touch in supermarkets across Canada, the app lets shoppers browse featured cheeses, view details, and sign up for the newsletter.
Scope & Contributions
- Frontend (Bootstrap/JS) — Converted design mockups and flows into an accessible, responsive UI optimized for touch interaction.
- Backend (Symfony/PHP + MySQL) — Implemented catalog, product detail, newsletter capture, and admin endpoints with validation.
- Recommendation engine — Built a simple rule-based recommender that uses shopper inputs to suggest cheese types and related products.
- Admin dashboard — Tools for managing the cheese catalog and application settings.
- Deployments — Set up automated deployments and environment configuration for consistent releases.
Outcomes
- Frictionless in-store discovery with touch-friendly browsing and guided recommendations.
- Lower maintenance overhead via a clear admin dashboard and automated releases.
- Consistent brand experience across multiple kiosk devices and store locations.