Nourish Plate
Overview
An innovative app designed to help users achieve balanced nutrition and mindful eating. Combining digital meal planning with a physical plate, it simplifies healthy eating by offering personalized guidance tailored to individual dietary preferences and health goals.
Role: UI/UX Designer
Tools Used: Figma, Blender, Adobe InDesign
Project Timeline: January 2023 – May 2023
Problem Statement
Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet presents several challenges, including:
Lack of knowledge and motivation, making consistency difficult.
Unclear portion control, leading to imbalanced nutrition.
Inaccessible guidance, resulting in poor food choices.
Increased health risks, such as obesity and heart disease.
Limited tools, making sustainable habits harder to adopt.
Nourish Plate aims to simplify healthy eating with personalized plans, portion guidance, and smart tracking for sustainable habits.
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Research & Analysis
Surveying over twenty people, the research emphasizes body image issues and societal pressure, aligning with the Nourish Plate app’s goal of offering personalized, stigma-free support for mindful eating and balanced nutrition.
Common Triggers
Body image issues (52.2%) – Influenced by societal standards.
Social pressure (34.8%) – Expectations from peers and society.
Other factors – Trauma, genetics, and multiple triggers.
Barriers to Treatment
Fear of judgment (39.1%) – Stigma prevents seeking help.
Lack of knowledge (39.1%) – Many don’t recognize symptoms.
Shame/stigma (26.1%) – Social pressure limits openness.
Limited access (8.7%) – Cost and availability issues.
User Onboarding & Survey
Complete a quick survey to personalize your meal plans based on your preferences, goals, and restrictions.
Nutrition Course & Meal Tracking
Monitor your habits and receive personalized tips to stay on track with your goals.
Community Support & Engagement
Engage with a supportive community and earn rewards for healthy habits.
Seamless Plate Connectivity
Weigh and analyze your food for accurate portion control with RFID-enabled plate.
Important Features
Future Development
Adding Food to Plan
Refining the feature to allow users to add food items seamlessly.
Adjusting Plan
Enhancing flexibility for users to modify meal plans based on preferences.
Testing & Feedback
Ensure functionality works seamlessly and improve based on user input.
Design Process
Future State Journey Map
This visual illustrates how users interact with the Nourish Plate.
Style Guide