May 23, 2025

A House Near Your Favorite Takeout Spot

Industry

Real Estate

Organization

Realtor.com


THE IDEA

What if you could search for a home based on whether it’s within your favorite restaurant’s delivery zone?


After four moves without a nearby Jimmy John's, my husband’s favorite sandwich shop, I decided to design a feature that could prevent this minor tragedy from happening again.





My husband just wants to live near a Jimmy John's





THE FEATURE

This concept for Realtor.com lets users:

  • Search by business or restaurant (e.g. "Jimmy John's")

  • Highlight listings within the delivery radius

  • Display a "Delivers Here" bade on the map and listing card

  • Add a filter toggle for delivery zone inclusion






WHY IT MATTERS

Most home search tools focus on schools, commute times, or crime stats, but personal happiness matters too.


Proximity to your favorite comforts, like a specific coffee shop or takeout spot, can genuinely influence day-to-day quality of life.


This is UX that puts delight and real-life habits at the center of search.





MY ROLE

I identified the problem, imagined the feature, and designed the UI mockup.


All inspired by a real-life frustration in my household.

  • Idea and concept origin

  • UX design and mockup

  • Created based on a real recurring frustration in my own life



Not every UX idea needs a business case. Some just make life a little more satisfying.





WHAT PEOPLE SAID

Good design is personal. Great design is universally appreciated.



“YESSSS!!! I’m JUST out of reach of two Domino’s delivery zones and it breaks my heart.” — Vanessa Lee, UX Product Designer


“This feels like a human right.” — Heather Elsa, Director of Product Design


“Also filter Trader Joe’s. This is indicative of your brilliant and insightful UX thinking.”— Heather Elsa

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