Nutient Tracking and Meal Planing Application
Simplifying Meal Planning and tracking Carbs intake for over 4.3 million people living with diabetes.
Company
Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University
Duration
6 Weeks
Tools
Figma, Miro, Figjam, Microsoft Forms, Usertesting, jitter video
Team
Product Designer
UX Researcher
Data Analyst
Fullstack developer
Core Responsibilities
Interaction Design
Product Design
Rapid prototyping
User Testing
The challenge
Diabetes is a prevalent health issue, with over 4.3 million people diagnosed in the UK. Of these, 90% have Type 2 diabetes. A significant contributor to diabetes is unhealthy eating habits, and individuals with diabetes often struggle to adopt and maintain a balanced diet due to a lack of awareness, motivation, and support. Poor dietary choices can lead to severe health complications and worsen diabetes management.
The challenge
Diabetes is a prevalent health issue, with over 4.3 million people diagnosed in the UK. Of these, 90% have Type 2 diabetes. A significant contributor to diabetes is unhealthy eating habits, and individuals with diabetes often struggle to adopt and maintain a balanced diet due to a lack of awareness, motivation, and support. Poor dietary choices can lead to severe health complications and worsen diabetes management.
The challenge
Diabetes is a prevalent health issue, with over 4.3 million people diagnosed in the UK. Of these, 90% have Type 2 diabetes. A significant contributor to diabetes is unhealthy eating habits, and individuals with diabetes often struggle to adopt and maintain a balanced diet due to a lack of awareness, motivation, and support. Poor dietary choices can lead to severe health complications and worsen diabetes management.
The challenge
Diabetes is a prevalent health issue, with over 4.3 million people diagnosed in the UK. Of these, 90% have Type 2 diabetes. A significant contributor to diabetes is unhealthy eating habits, and individuals with diabetes often struggle to adopt and maintain a balanced diet due to a lack of awareness, motivation, and support. Poor dietary choices can lead to severe health complications and worsen diabetes management.
Project Goal
Carbs Buddy was designed as a comprehensive diabetes management solution to address the dietary challenges faced by individuals with diabetes. The primary goal of the project was to create an accessible and user-friendly application that helps users:
Improve eating habits and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Track blood glucose levels and nutritional intake.
Receive personalized meal recommendations based on their health data.
Set reminders for meals, blood glucose tracking, and medication.
Engage with a supportive community of people managing diabetes.
Project Goal
Carbs Buddy was designed as a comprehensive diabetes management solution to address the dietary challenges faced by individuals with diabetes. The primary goal of the project was to create an accessible and user-friendly application that helps users:
Improve eating habits and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Track blood glucose levels and nutritional intake.
Receive personalized meal recommendations based on their health data.
Set reminders for meals, blood glucose tracking, and medication.
Engage with a supportive community of people managing diabetes.
Project Goal
Carbs Buddy was designed as a comprehensive diabetes management solution to address the dietary challenges faced by individuals with diabetes. The primary goal of the project was to create an accessible and user-friendly application that helps users:
Improve eating habits and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Track blood glucose levels and nutritional intake.
Receive personalized meal recommendations based on their health data.
Set reminders for meals, blood glucose tracking, and medication.
Engage with a supportive community of people managing diabetes.
Project Goal
Carbs Buddy was designed as a comprehensive diabetes management solution to address the dietary challenges faced by individuals with diabetes. The primary goal of the project was to create an accessible and user-friendly application that helps users:
Improve eating habits and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Track blood glucose levels and nutritional intake.
Receive personalized meal recommendations based on their health data.
Set reminders for meals, blood glucose tracking, and medication.
Engage with a supportive community of people managing diabetes.
Research & Competitive Analysis
We analyaed several existing diabetes management applications, evaluating their design consistency, usability, and functionality. Key findings included:
Lack of customised meal planning based on blood glucose levels.
Poor visual hierarchy in nutritional data representation.
Limited reminder features for meal tracking and medication.
Inconsistent user interfaces leading to confusion.
User Personas & Scenarios
To ensure the design meets real user needs, we created user personas
Solution & Key Features
Personalized Meal Planning
Meal plans tailored based on blood glucose levels, weight, and dietary goals.
Option to scan barcodes to log meals easily.
Blood Glucose & Nutritional Tracking
Easy-to-read graphs showing blood glucose trends.
Daily calorie intake monitoring to help users stay within healthy limits.
Smart Reminders
Blood glucose level checks.
Meal planning and medication alerts.
Community Engagement
Discussion forums for users to share experiences and advice.
Option to join diabetes-related support groups.
Research & Competitive Analysis
We analyaed several existing diabetes management applications, evaluating their design consistency, usability, and functionality. Key findings included:
Lack of customised meal planning based on blood glucose levels.
Poor visual hierarchy in nutritional data representation.
Limited reminder features for meal tracking and medication.
Inconsistent user interfaces leading to confusion.
User Personas & Scenarios
To ensure the design meets real user needs, we created user personas
Solution & Key Features
Personalized Meal Planning
Meal plans tailored based on blood glucose levels, weight, and dietary goals.
Option to scan barcodes to log meals easily.
Blood Glucose & Nutritional Tracking
Easy-to-read graphs showing blood glucose trends.
Daily calorie intake monitoring to help users stay within healthy limits.
Smart Reminders
Blood glucose level checks.
Meal planning and medication alerts.
Community Engagement
Discussion forums for users to share experiences and advice.
Option to join diabetes-related support groups.
Research & Competitive Analysis
We analyaed several existing diabetes management applications, evaluating their design consistency, usability, and functionality. Key findings included:
Lack of customised meal planning based on blood glucose levels.
Poor visual hierarchy in nutritional data representation.
Limited reminder features for meal tracking and medication.
Inconsistent user interfaces leading to confusion.
User Personas & Scenarios
To ensure the design meets real user needs, we created user personas
Solution & Key Features
Personalized Meal Planning
Meal plans tailored based on blood glucose levels, weight, and dietary goals.
Option to scan barcodes to log meals easily.
Blood Glucose & Nutritional Tracking
Easy-to-read graphs showing blood glucose trends.
Daily calorie intake monitoring to help users stay within healthy limits.
Smart Reminders
Blood glucose level checks.
Meal planning and medication alerts.
Community Engagement
Discussion forums for users to share experiences and advice.
Option to join diabetes-related support groups.
Research & Competitive Analysis
We analyaed several existing diabetes management applications, evaluating their design consistency, usability, and functionality. Key findings included:
Lack of customised meal planning based on blood glucose levels.
Poor visual hierarchy in nutritional data representation.
Limited reminder features for meal tracking and medication.
Inconsistent user interfaces leading to confusion.
User Personas & Scenarios
To ensure the design meets real user needs, we created user personas
Solution & Key Features
Personalized Meal Planning
Meal plans tailored based on blood glucose levels, weight, and dietary goals.
Option to scan barcodes to log meals easily.
Blood Glucose & Nutritional Tracking
Easy-to-read graphs showing blood glucose trends.
Daily calorie intake monitoring to help users stay within healthy limits.
Smart Reminders
Blood glucose level checks.
Meal planning and medication alerts.
Community Engagement
Discussion forums for users to share experiences and advice.
Option to join diabetes-related support groups.
Future Enhancements
Integration with Bluetooth glucose meters for automatic readings.
Voice commands for hands-free logging and assistance.
Connecting users with healthcare professionals for expert guidance.
Gamification & Badges to encourage long-term engagement.
Future Enhancements
Integration with Bluetooth glucose meters for automatic readings.
Voice commands for hands-free logging and assistance.
Connecting users with healthcare professionals for expert guidance.
Gamification & Badges to encourage long-term engagement.
Future Enhancements
Integration with Bluetooth glucose meters for automatic readings.
Voice commands for hands-free logging and assistance.
Connecting users with healthcare professionals for expert guidance.
Gamification & Badges to encourage long-term engagement.
Future Enhancements
Integration with Bluetooth glucose meters for automatic readings.
Voice commands for hands-free logging and assistance.
Connecting users with healthcare professionals for expert guidance.
Gamification & Badges to encourage long-term engagement.
Conclusion
Carbs Buddy is designed to empower individuals with diabetes, providing them with the tools needed to track, manage, and improve their health. By focusing on user needs, accessibility, and community support, the app creates an engaging and impactful diabetes management solution.
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Designed & developed by Victor Churchill. ©2023 All rights reserved
I'm presently open to new creative endeavours, so if you believe I could be a great match for your team or venture, reach out, and let's transform your product concepts into reality.
Designed & developed by Victor Churchill. ©2023 All rights reserved
I'm presently open to new creative endeavours, so if you believe I could be a great match for your team or venture, reach out, and let's transform your product concepts into reality.
Designed & developed by Victor Churchill. ©2023 All rights reserved
I'm presently open to new creative endeavours, so if you believe I could be a great match for your team or venture, reach out, and let's transform your product concepts into reality.
Designed & developed by Victor Churchill. ©2023 All rights reserved