/Product Designer. January - March 2024
/Product Designer. January - March 2024
All For One. an app designed for creating a collaborative digital space during one of life's most difficult hurdles
All For One. an app designed for creating a collaborative digital space during one of life's most difficult hurdles
/an overview
/an overview
The challenge
The challenge
A team of students and I went down the rabbit hole of what infertility looks like for the general population. We came together to create All For One, a support and fertility planning app aimed to alleviate the hurdles many women experience when undergoing fertility treatments. This app extends from the basic information app about appointments and treatments—it serves as a digital safe space for you and your loved ones.
A team of students and I went down the rabbit hole of what infertility looks like for the general population. We came together to create All For One, a support and fertility planning app aimed to alleviate the hurdles many women experience when undergoing fertility treatments. This app extends from the basic information app about appointments and treatments—it serves as a digital safe space for you and your loved ones.
problem statement. How might we improve the mental health of Canadian women?
problem statement. How might we improve the mental health of Canadian women?
the solution. All For One, a one-stop-shop for fertility treatment information and relationship transparency.
the solution. All For One, a one-stop-shop for fertility treatment information and relationship transparency.
/the process
/the process
Secondary research as a first step to see why diverse diets are necessary
Secondary research as a first step to see why diverse diets are necessary
My team and I set out to understand how having a diverse diet, especially early on, helps achieve a sustainable relationship with food. Through the plethora of secondary sources we were able to take advantage of through our school's online library, we found the key's to getting started:
Mixed diets, especially involving a mix of cultures, can “improve appetite and interest in food, especially for older adults or people who live alone” (Wong).
Research shows that the influence of parents and what they eat is the largest factor in determining what a child will eat, including the cultural influences and nutritional value of the child’s diet.
Adult diets stem from childhood exposure to various textures and foods provided by parents. Increasing the diversity of ingredients at a young age promotes less homogenous diets later on in life.
My team and I set out to understand how having a diverse diet, especially early on, helps achieve a sustainable relationship with food. Through the plethora of secondary sources we were able to take advantage of through our school's online library, we found the key's to getting started:
Mixed diets, especially involving a mix of cultures, can “improve appetite and interest in food, especially for older adults or people who live alone” (Wong).
Research shows that the influence of parents and what they eat is the largest factor in determining what a child will eat, including the cultural influences and nutritional value of the child’s diet.
Adult diets stem from childhood exposure to various textures and foods provided by parents. Increasing the diversity of ingredients at a young age promotes less homogenous diets later on in life.
Know the lay of the land (aka competitors)
Know the lay of the land (aka competitors)
While apps like Hello Fresh and Chef's Plate make meal planning a breeze, and some platforms offer simple recipes to please picky young eaters, there's a missing piece in the puzzle. These services bring convenience and a dash of adventure to the dinner table, yet they don't dive into the analytics of eating habits. It's clear there's a big opportunity to support families looking to gently guide their kids from fussy eating to embracing a more varied, wholesome diet.
Our team analyzed the key features within each app to realize the current standard for average meal planning apps before going on to wireframing.
While apps like Hello Fresh and Chef's Plate make meal planning a breeze, and some platforms offer simple recipes to please picky young eaters, there's a missing piece in the puzzle. These services bring convenience and a dash of adventure to the dinner table, yet they don't dive into the analytics of eating habits. It's clear there's a big opportunity to support families looking to gently guide their kids from fussy eating to embracing a more varied, wholesome diet.
Our team analyzed the key features within each app to realize the current standard for average meal planning apps before going on to wireframing.
Prototyping through wireframes and then moving onto high-fidelity, ready-to-test product.
Prototyping through wireframes and then moving onto high-fidelity, ready-to-test product.
The design process began with a paper user-flow prototype, demonstrating various necessary features. This foundation was expanded on quite a bit, adding detailed notes and developing the elements further, leading to our first iteration of a prototype.
The design process began with a paper user-flow prototype, demonstrating various necessary features. This foundation was expanded on quite a bit, adding detailed notes and developing the elements further, leading to our first iteration of a prototype.
Using the drawn frames, we create a flow of black and white wireframes. We focused on onboarding our users, a community space, and the discoverability of recipes.
Using the drawn frames, we create a flow of black and white wireframes. We focused on onboarding our users, a community space, and the discoverability of recipes.
Using the drawn frames, we create a flow of black and white wireframes. We focused on onboarding our users, a community space, and the discoverability of recipes. I started playing around more with our recipe book/explore page showcasing various recipes as we had a more niche idea. We weren't looking to just supply people with recipes, but allowing parents to diversify the number of ingredients their children would eat on a regular basis. Through several iterations, I figured out the best information to display upfront for our target market (which had to include a rating for ingredient diversity) and an ability to drill down to the actual recipe.
Using the drawn frames, we create a flow of black and white wireframes. We focused on onboarding our users, a community space, and the discoverability of recipes. I started playing around more with our recipe book/explore page showcasing various recipes as we had a more niche idea. We weren't looking to just supply people with recipes, but allowing parents to diversify the number of ingredients their children would eat on a regular basis. Through several iterations, I figured out the best information to display upfront for our target market (which had to include a rating for ingredient diversity) and an ability to drill down to the actual recipe.
The value of user testing cannot be understated as we discovered crucial holes in our app. How did we make a meal planning app without allowing people to meal plan?
The value of user testing cannot be understated as we discovered crucial holes in our app. How did we make a meal planning app without allowing people to meal plan?
During our prototype's user testing, we received typical first-round feedback on language consistency and enhancing visual accessibility. However, a significant insight emerged: we had missed incorporating a crucial meal planning feature.
During our prototype's user testing, we received typical first-round feedback on language consistency and enhancing visual accessibility. However, a significant insight emerged: we had missed incorporating a crucial meal planning feature.
I can access recipes, but how do I plan them out for the week?
I can access recipes, but how do I plan them out for the week?
Introducing a weekly meal scheduling feature not only streamlines grocery shopping for parents but also aids in managing their children's nutritional intake and increases diversity more effectively over time.
Introducing a weekly meal scheduling feature not only streamlines grocery shopping for parents but also aids in managing their children's nutritional intake and increases diversity more effectively over time.
What if I'm worried about Fooodle tracking my child's data?
What if I'm worried about Fooodle tracking my child's data?
Although we've previously made the availability of the privacy policy clear, we've now made it explicit how it protects children's data.
Although we've previously made the availability of the privacy policy clear, we've now made it explicit how it protects children's data.
/in retrospection
This was my first attempt at creating an entirely fledged out application, and there was so much to takeaway.
This was my first attempt at creating an entirely fledged out application, and there was so much to takeaway.
Simplifying Complexities Tackling the vast issue of global food diversity, we embraced simplifying complex challenges into actionable solutions, particularly in influencing children's eating habits. This approach underscored UX design's power in initiating systemic change through focused, user-centric strategies.
Balancing Privacy with Personalization Privacy feedback shed light on the crucial balance between customizing experiences and safeguarding user data. This led us to craft innovative personalization features, such as tailored dietary recipes, while maintaining strict privacy protocols, especially for children's information.
Leveraging User Testing High-fidelity prototype testing proved to be highly valuable, offering critical insights that affirmed some features and brought others into question. It highlighted user testing's essential role in refining and sometimes pivoting our design strategy, like our increased focus on privacy and scheduling.
Embracing Adaptability The project tested our adaptability, especially in managing tasks and team coordination under tight deadlines. It taught us the importance of role clarity and the need to move forward even when tasks are incomplete, ensuring team accountability and maintaining project momentum.
Simplifying Complexities Tackling the vast issue of global food diversity, we embraced simplifying complex challenges into actionable solutions, particularly in influencing children's eating habits. This approach underscored UX design's power in initiating systemic change through focused, user-centric strategies.
Balancing Privacy with Personalization Privacy feedback shed light on the crucial balance between customizing experiences and safeguarding user data. This led us to craft innovative personalization features, such as tailored dietary recipes, while maintaining strict privacy protocols, especially for children's information.
Leveraging User Testing High-fidelity prototype testing proved to be highly valuable, offering critical insights that affirmed some features and brought others into question. It highlighted user testing's essential role in refining and sometimes pivoting our design strategy, like our increased focus on privacy and scheduling.
Embracing Adaptability The project tested our adaptability, especially in managing tasks and team coordination under tight deadlines. It taught us the importance of role clarity and the need to move forward even when tasks are incomplete, ensuring team accountability and maintaining project momentum.
/an overview
/an overview
The challenge
The challenge
As a part of our Global Digital Project I course, our team of students had to create a solution for the Student Design Awards hosted by the RSA. Inspired by a brief centred around sustainable relationships to food, we were challenged to create a product that allows people to build regenerative food habits & promote a diverse source of sustenance.
As a part of our Global Digital Project I course, our team of students had to create a solution for the Student Design Awards hosted by the RSA. Inspired by a brief centred around sustainable relationships to food, we were challenged to create a product that allows people to build regenerative food habits & promote a diverse source of sustenance.