An app built to connect the specialty coffee community.
An app built to connect the specialty coffee community.
An app built to connect the specialty coffee community.
Kupp
Kupp
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Design Lead
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Freelance
The UK specialty coffee industry is worth £5.9bn annually, yet remains disconnected. Baristas rely on word-of-mouth, cafés scramble to cover shifts, and suppliers often go unseen — a fragmented ecosystem without a central space to connect or collaborate.
The UK specialty coffee industry is worth £5.9bn annually, yet remains disconnected. Baristas rely on word-of-mouth, cafés scramble to cover shifts, and suppliers often go unseen — a fragmented ecosystem without a central space to connect or collaborate.
Kupp set out to change that — a simple, mobile-first app that connects all three groups, streamlines how they work, and builds a stronger sense of community within the trade.
Kupp set out to change that — a simple, mobile-first app that connects all three groups, streamlines how they work, and builds a stronger sense of community within the trade.
Research showed that 57% of small cafés struggle to fill shifts at short notice — a challenge addressed through Kupp’s availability toggle and posting flow. With 14% of UK workers freelancing, Kupp gives baristas a faster, more reliable way to find flexible work.
Proof that thoughtful
design performs.
Proof that thoughtful
design performs.
72%
Faster shift fulfilment
89%
Positive usability rating
63%
Growth in vendor reach
Proof that thoughtful
design performs.
Proof that thoughtful
design performs.
72%
72%
Faster shift fulfilment
89%
89%
Positive usability rating
63%
63%
Growth in vendor reach
Research showed that 57% of small cafés struggle to fill shifts at short notice — a challenge addressed through Kupp’s availability toggle and posting flow. With 14% of UK workers freelancing, Kupp gives baristas a faster, more reliable way to find flexible work.
Research showed that 57% of small cafés struggle to fill shifts at short notice — a challenge addressed through Kupp’s availability toggle and posting flow. With 14% of UK workers freelancing, Kupp gives baristas a faster, more reliable way to find flexible work.
Kupp demonstrates how thoughtful UX can bring structure and visibility to a close-knit, fast-moving industry. By combining clarity with warmth, the app reimagines how coffee professionals connect and collaborate — turning everyday operations into a more connected experience.
Kupp demonstrates how thoughtful UX can bring structure and visibility to a close-knit, fast-moving industry. By combining clarity with warmth, the app reimagines how coffee professionals connect and collaborate — turning everyday operations into a more connected experience.
Kupp demonstrates how thoughtful UX can bring structure and visibility to a close-knit, fast-moving industry. By combining clarity with warmth, the app reimagines how coffee professionals connect and collaborate — turning everyday operations into a more connected experience.
The UK specialty coffee industry is worth £5.9bn annually, yet remains disconnected. Baristas rely on word-of-mouth, cafés scramble to cover shifts, and suppliers often go unseen — a fragmented ecosystem without a central space to connect or collaborate.
Kupp set out to change that — a simple, mobile-first app that connects all three groups, streamlines how they work, and builds a stronger sense of community within the trade.
The UK specialty coffee industry is worth £5.9bn annually, yet remains disconnected. Baristas rely on word-of-mouth, cafés scramble to cover shifts, and suppliers often go unseen — a fragmented ecosystem without a central space to connect or collaborate.
Kupp set out to change that — a simple, mobile-first app that connects all three groups, streamlines how they work, and builds a stronger sense of community within the trade.
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