Overview
1861 Café Menu System is a digital operations built to keep a café menu accurate in real-time across staff and customer-facing displays.
Case Study
1861 Café Menu System
Web App / Dashboard + Live Display
A real-time digital menu system designed for a café environment. Staff can update items, mark sold out, and instantly reflect those changes on a live TV display.
Goal
Create a clean, efficient product experience that lets staff manage menu updates fast while keeping the customer display polished and easy to scan.
Problem
Traditional printed menus and static TV slides create delays when items sell out or pricing changes, causing friction for both staff and customers.
Solution
A two-surface interface: a practical admin dashboard for staff operations and a clear live menu layout for TV screens in-store.
Project Views
Core interface screens
Each view is built for a specific real-world moment: attracting attention, handling daily updates, and delivering clear menu information in-store.
01
Landing Page
Introduces the product with clear pathing for staff and TV mode, establishing trust and usability in the first few seconds.
02
Admin Dashboard
A mobile-ready control surface that lets staff update pricing, availability, and menu details quickly during live service hours.
03
TV Display
Designed for readability at a distance, with strong hierarchy and fast scanning so customers can decide confidently without crowding the counter.
Design Notes
What makes this system effective
- Clear separation between staff management tasks and customer display UI.
- Fast readability for busy in-store environments.
- Consistent typography and spacing for confidence and clarity.
- Practical workflow for real-time updates and sold-out handling.
- Responsive behavior across laptop, tablet, phone, and large display.
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