Jayson Preece

Product Designer

Jayson Preece

Product Designer

Jayson Preece

Product Designer

Jayson Preece

Product Designer

Munch® Point-of-Sale

Service Design (2022-Present)

Project Duration

Ongoing


Services Provided

Design Lead, App Redesign, Design Systems, Prototyping, Development Handover, Mobile, Tablet Desktop Design

Background

Munch is an innovative software solution designed to help restaurants run efficiently and profitably. By taking care of the technology, Munch allows restaurant owners and managers to focus on their core business and customers. As a cloud-based software suite, Munch provides comprehensive tools for managing franchises and individual restaurants, with advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to automate workflows and forecast demand.

My Role

As the lead product designer at Munch, I have overseen the entire design process, managing and supervising all aspects of design and UX for the software. My responsibilities included design sprint planning, stakeholder engagement, competitive analysis, ideation, research, UX flow development, visual design, prototyping, and testing. I ensured that the design was user-centric and aligned with business goals, resulting in a seamless and intuitive user experience.


Business Insights

The development of Munch was driven by the need to simplify and optimise restaurant operations. Traditional restaurant management systems often lack the integration and real-time capabilities required for modern business needs. Munch addresses these gaps by offering a unified solution that supports everything from menu configuration to real-time reporting and customer ordering. This approach helps restaurants become more data-driven and efficient, ultimately leading to increased profitability.


Development and Design Collaboration

My role involved extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders. Regular design sprints and feedback sessions were conducted to iterate on the design and ensure it met user needs and expectations. I also facilitated effective communication between teams to ensure a cohesive design and development process.

Project Duration

Ongoing


Services Provided

Design Lead, App Redesign, Design Systems, Prototyping, Development Handover, Mobile, Tablet Desktop Design

Background

Munch is an innovative software solution designed to help restaurants run efficiently and profitably. By taking care of the technology, Munch allows restaurant owners and managers to focus on their core business and customers. As a cloud-based software suite, Munch provides comprehensive tools for managing franchises and individual restaurants, with advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to automate workflows and forecast demand.

My Role

As the lead product designer at Munch, I have overseen the entire design process, managing and supervising all aspects of design and UX for the software. My responsibilities included design sprint planning, stakeholder engagement, competitive analysis, ideation, research, UX flow development, visual design, prototyping, and testing. I ensured that the design was user-centric and aligned with business goals, resulting in a seamless and intuitive user experience.


Business Insights

The development of Munch was driven by the need to simplify and optimise restaurant operations. Traditional restaurant management systems often lack the integration and real-time capabilities required for modern business needs. Munch addresses these gaps by offering a unified solution that supports everything from menu configuration to real-time reporting and customer ordering. This approach helps restaurants become more data-driven and efficient, ultimately leading to increased profitability.


Development and Design Collaboration

My role involved extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders. Regular design sprints and feedback sessions were conducted to iterate on the design and ensure it met user needs and expectations. I also facilitated effective communication between teams to ensure a cohesive design and development process.

Project Duration

Ongoing


Services Provided

Design Lead, App Redesign, Design Systems, Prototyping, Development Handover, Mobile, Tablet Desktop Design

Background

Munch is an innovative software solution designed to help restaurants run efficiently and profitably. By taking care of the technology, Munch allows restaurant owners and managers to focus on their core business and customers. As a cloud-based software suite, Munch provides comprehensive tools for managing franchises and individual restaurants, with advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to automate workflows and forecast demand.

My Role

As the lead product designer at Munch, I have overseen the entire design process, managing and supervising all aspects of design and UX for the software. My responsibilities included design sprint planning, stakeholder engagement, competitive analysis, ideation, research, UX flow development, visual design, prototyping, and testing. I ensured that the design was user-centric and aligned with business goals, resulting in a seamless and intuitive user experience.


Business Insights

The development of Munch was driven by the need to simplify and optimise restaurant operations. Traditional restaurant management systems often lack the integration and real-time capabilities required for modern business needs. Munch addresses these gaps by offering a unified solution that supports everything from menu configuration to real-time reporting and customer ordering. This approach helps restaurants become more data-driven and efficient, ultimately leading to increased profitability.


Development and Design Collaboration

My role involved extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders. Regular design sprints and feedback sessions were conducted to iterate on the design and ensure it met user needs and expectations. I also facilitated effective communication between teams to ensure a cohesive design and development process.

Features and Solutions

Munch offers a wide range of features designed to streamline restaurant operations:

  • Centralised Management: Franchises can manage hundreds of restaurants centrally from anywhere, using real-time information to make informed decisions.

  • Menu Configuration: Restaurants can configure simple or complex menu items with variants, modifiers, add-ons, and composites. The system supports dynamic product rules, price lists, and promotions.

  • Customer App: A hassle-free digital food ordering application that allows customers to browse menus, order food, and pay from their own devices.

  • Comprehensive Reporting: Munch provides standard reports and full access to data, enabling restaurants to thrive as data-driven organisations.


Ecosystem of Devices and Software Features

Munch's ecosystem includes various devices and software features designed to support different aspects of restaurant operations:

  1. Munch Go:

    • Mobile Point-of-Sale

    • Runs on Android and Apple

    • Full Point-of-Sale in your pocket

    • Table-side ordering

    • Integrated card payments

    • Stock takes

  2. Munch POS:

    • Tablet Point-of-Sale

    • Runs on Android and Apple

    • Supports dine-in and takeaway

    • Time and attendance tracking

    • Split bills and payments

  3. Munch Cook:

    • Kitchen Display System

    • Order routing by preparation type and location

    • Customisable timers

    • Order management

    • Notify waiter or customer of status

  4. Cloud Portal:

    • Web-based portal

    • Real-time reports

    • Build menus, products, and recipes

    • Purchasing and ingredient inventory

    • Roles and permissions

  5. Digital Ordering:

    • Mobile customer app

    • Allows customers to order and pay

    • Account credit system

    • Explore restaurant menu with pictures and item descriptions

    • Pickup, sit-down, and delivery options

    • Reorder and order history

Summary

Munch is a comprehensive restaurant management solution that simplifies and optimises operations for small and large establishments alike. By offering a cloud-based, real-time system with advanced AI capabilities, Munch enables restaurants to focus on delivering excellent customer service and driving profitability. As the lead product designer, I played a pivotal role in ensuring the design and user experience of Munch were of the highest quality, resulting in a product that meets the needs of modern restaurants.