This is the kitchen entrance to the iconic Creole restaurant, Commander’s Palace, a New Orleans culinary landmark.

It's my favorite example of smart, practical UX, effectively mitigating a major pain point—traffic in and out of a busy kitchen.

I’ve been fortunate to dine here twice, and it’s truly a delight (don’t miss the $0.25 martinis 🍸 at lunch on Thursdays and Fridays). This system often comes to mind when I’m tackling UX challenges. It’s so beautifully simple and sensible that you wonder why every kitchen, space permitting, doesn’t adopt a similar setup.

This perfectly encapsulates my goal as a UX designer: to craft experiences so intuitive and essential that they feel second nature. I strive to create solutions grounded in keen observation, deeply exploring how something can be significantly improved, and finding the simplest, most intuitive paths to success.

Now, let’s get cooking!