HERE is a link to my initial stages of work. Includes Mind Mapping, Need Identification, Ideation etc.

Final Solution

After conducting and concluding all of my research work, I have derived an elaborate solution for my problem.

After a series of tests, it was found that the most unhygienic area in a restaurant is the surface of menu cards, simply because nobody ever bothers cleaning them.

The system of using traditional menu cards is ancient and with it's long list of cons and all of the hassle it creates, it time we move on to better and more user friendly systems.

My solution is customizable mobile application which is uniquely designed for a restaurant chain.

This is the best possible replacement and with it's extensive number of added features, it will ensure that the dining experience is considerably enhanced.

*Disclaimer : I do not own this particular set of infographics*

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Existing Solutions

Plates, is an app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

It is the quickest and easiest way to split a check at a restaurant.

We can add items and drag them right on to people's plates and watch the totals update in real time.

• Up to 10 people can be added.
• We can add items on to individual plates or split shared items like appetizers.
• We can calculate tax and tips.
• A money-dutching option available.

Dining as an Experience

HERE is a link to a website I found which talks about a collective, focusing on conceptual dinner events and food installations. This, in my opinion, is what takes the dining experience to a whole new level.