Home Inventory Intelligence
Observation
The average modern household manages more SKUs than a small 1950s convenience store, yet uses zero inventory management systems beyond 'looking in the pantry'.
Research
Interviewed 12 households; 100% reported 'double-buying' or 'running out' of staples monthly. Cognitive load of 'remembering what we have' is a primary stressor in meal planning.
Problem Statement
"How might we apply industrial supply-chain thinking to the domestic sphere to eliminate the 'pantry-check' cognitive loop?"
The Idea
A headless tracking system using receipt-parsing AI and weight-sensitive shelving. Not a 'smart fridge', but a 'smart infrastructure'.
Prototype Vibe
Low-fi dashboard focusing on 'burn rates' rather than list items. Dashboard looks like an ERP system but for milk, eggs, and detergent.