NutriPath App Project
Class:
Introduction to Interaction Design
Timeline:
August 2024 - December 2024
Tools:
Figma
Team Nurtipath:
Colin Bergen, Marochelle Moreno, Siraaj Kudtarkar
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Role:
UX Designer/Researcher
Project Insight
College students often face challenges in balancing tight budgets, dietary preferences, cultural diversity, and time constraints when planning meals. Many struggle with food choices that align with their resources and lifestyles, especially international students with unique dietary needs. This project aims to solve these pain points by creating an all-in-one platform for meal planning that is personalized, inclusive, and community-driven.
Problem Statement
How might we help students quickly create an at-home meal plan that meets their budget and lifestyle needs?
Specific Goals:
1. Simplify meal planning for college students by providing an easy-to-use interface.
2. Enable personalized meal plans based on user budgets, available ingredients, and dietary preferences.
3. Allow for users to have a budget planning system where they can manage their budget.
4. Support cultural inclusivity by incorporating diverse meal options that cater to international students.
5. Provide a social feed for users to share their experiences with others and learn from others
Personas
App Flow Chart & Information Architect
Flow Chart:
Information Architect:
Basic Functionality of the App
Key Functionality:
1. Create an Account: Personalize your experience by managing budget and dietary restrictions.
2. Meal/Budget Planning: Set and adhere to food budgets, customize meal plans based on diet and cost.
3. Recipe Search: Find recipes that match your preferences, be it cost, diet, or cultural origin.
4. Community Engagement: Join groups, socialize, and post within communities of similar culinary interests.
Designated Group:
Designed for students (primary) who live on campus and have budget that wants to create a healthy meal plan that fits for them. This can also be applied to other students who commute (secondary).
Low-fi vs High-fi Protoypes
Overall Changes:
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We made sure to include status signifiers and made sure results appeared tailored to their choices.
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We also made sure that when buttons were pressed you saw the clear results reflected in the prototype, or at the very least get a pop-up message saying you did the work
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