What?
Sugar tracker that helps people understand how much sugar they consume
Who will use?
Designed for individuals who know that sugar can be harmful and struggle to measure their actual sugar intake
When to use?
On a daily basis by keeping a food journal, when planning meals, choosing what to eat, buying groceries
Project Context
Spring 2023
Solo project
A project dedicated to advancing the field of sugar tracking
The aim was to empower users to make informed decisions and take control of their sugar consumption for better health and well-being
Responsibilities
Conducting user research and interviews
UX design: Wireframing, Prototyping
UI design
Problem
The difficulty of tools that efficiently track and manage sugar consumption.
The existing options often focused on general nutrition or calorie tracking, which made it challenging for individuals to specifically monitor their sugar intake.
Solution
A dedicated sugar tracking app to:
visualise sugar intake and provides accurate information about sugar content in various food items
track progress to analyse sugar consumption patterns
provide educational resources
Process
User Interview Responses
Key Insights
Based on the interviews responses
Difficulties in estimating sugar content in ‘calories-foccused’ apps, especially in homemade meals
Simple process of tracking sugar:
Efficient ways to input data
Quick access to regularly eaten foods
Sugars limit control
Interest in educational content that highlights the impact of sugar on health
Personas
Busy John
Goals and Needs:
Seeks a simplified process to track his sugar intake due to a busy schedule
Desires a user-friendly app with efficient ways to input data quickly
Values reminders to stay consistent with tracking his sugar consumption
Interested in educational content that highlights the impact of sugar on health
Requires a clear understanding of sugar limits for better control
Wants to monitor his weight and its correlation with sugar intake
Pain Points:
E. Lack of knowledge on how many sugar he consumes daily
F. Lack of knowledge on how many sugar each food contains
G. Struggles to find time for detailed tracking of sugar content in foods
H. Unclear about the recommended sugar limits for his specific health goals
I. Concerned about the potential impact of sugar on his weight
Information Architecture
User Flow
Navigation
UI Kit
Design Iterations
Improved ‘Quick add’ section
Added an option to edit portion size or delete food from diary
Reflections
Throughout the project, I gained most insights during in-depth interviews. User research was particularly eye-opening, as it helped me understand the real-world difficulties users face when tracking their sugar intake.
I would have liked to explore more innovative ways to visualise sugar intake data. While the app provided basic visualisation features, I believe incorporating more interactive and dynamic data visualisations could enhance user engagement and comprehension.
Thank you for reading!
For more work inquiries, or to grab a coffee do email me at oliinyk.liuba@gmail.com
