Full Mobile App Design

Full Mobile App Design

Full Mobile App Design

NutriNest

NutriNest

NutriNest

My Role: Generalist UX/UI Designer
Industry: Health & Wellness

My Role: Generalist UX/UI Designer
Industry: Health & Wellness

My Role: Generalist UX/UI Designer
Industry: Health & Wellness

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What is NutriNest

What is NutriNest

What is NutriNest

NutriNest is a smart meal logging app that uses ai to create personalized meal plans, ensuring users maintain a balanced and tailored diet. the app offers a rich recipe library for inspiration, inventory management to streamline meal preparation, and tracking features that allow users to reflect on their progress, identify deviations, and celebrate successes.

NutriNest is a smart meal logging app that uses ai to create personalized meal plans, ensuring users maintain a balanced and tailored diet. the app offers a rich recipe library for inspiration, inventory management to streamline meal preparation, and tracking features that allow users to reflect on their progress, identify deviations, and celebrate successes.

NutriNest is a smart meal logging app that uses ai to create personalized meal plans, ensuring users maintain a balanced and tailored diet. the app offers a rich recipe library for inspiration, inventory management to streamline meal preparation, and tracking features that allow users to reflect on their progress, identify deviations, and celebrate successes.

Project Goal

Project Goal

Project Goal

The primary goal of NutriNest was to create a user-friendly meal logging and planning app that helps individuals make informed dietary choices. leveraging ai, the app was designed to provide personalized meal plans that cater to individual needs, making healthy eating accessible and sustainable. the goal was to simplify the meal prep process, offering tracking, recipe inspiration, and inventory management features to help users stay on track and achieve their nutritional goals with ease.

The primary goal of NutriNest was to create a user-friendly meal logging and planning app that helps individuals make informed dietary choices. leveraging ai, the app was designed to provide personalized meal plans that cater to individual needs, making healthy eating accessible and sustainable. the goal was to simplify the meal prep process, offering tracking, recipe inspiration, and inventory management features to help users stay on track and achieve their nutritional goals with ease.

The primary goal of NutriNest was to create a user-friendly meal logging and planning app that helps individuals make informed dietary choices. leveraging ai, the app was designed to provide personalized meal plans that cater to individual needs, making healthy eating accessible and sustainable. the goal was to simplify the meal prep process, offering tracking, recipe inspiration, and inventory management features to help users stay on track and achieve their nutritional goals with ease.

Problem Statement

Problem Statement

Problem Statement

Many individuals struggle with maintaining a balanced diet due to lack of time, knowledge, and personalized guidance. meal planning can often feel overwhelming, and without a structured approach, people find it difficult to stay on track with their nutritional goals. users face challenges in logging meals consistently, finding new recipes that fit their dietary preferences, and managing ingredients effectively to avoid waste. the absence of an intuitive, data-driven solution further complicates the process, leading to frustration and inconsistent results.

Many individuals struggle with maintaining a balanced diet due to lack of time, knowledge, and personalized guidance. meal planning can often feel overwhelming, and without a structured approach, people find it difficult to stay on track with their nutritional goals. users face challenges in logging meals consistently, finding new recipes that fit their dietary preferences, and managing ingredients effectively to avoid waste. the absence of an intuitive, data-driven solution further complicates the process, leading to frustration and inconsistent results.

Many individuals struggle with maintaining a balanced diet due to lack of time, knowledge, and personalized guidance. meal planning can often feel overwhelming, and without a structured approach, people find it difficult to stay on track with their nutritional goals. users face challenges in logging meals consistently, finding new recipes that fit their dietary preferences, and managing ingredients effectively to avoid waste. the absence of an intuitive, data-driven solution further complicates the process, leading to frustration and inconsistent results.

Solution

Solution

Solution

To address the challenges users face with meal planning and logging, nutrinest provides an intuitive, ai-powered solution that simplifies the entire process. the app generates personalized meal plans tailored to individual dietary preferences and needs, helping users make informed choices with ease. its recipe library offers a variety of meal ideas, while the inventory management feature ensures that users can efficiently manage their ingredients and reduce waste. tracking features allow users to monitor their progress and reflect on their achievements, keeping them motivated and on track. with nutrinest, users gain the tools and guidance they need to create sustainable, healthy eating habits without the stress of complicated meal prep.

To address the challenges users face with meal planning and logging, nutrinest provides an intuitive, ai-powered solution that simplifies the entire process. the app generates personalized meal plans tailored to individual dietary preferences and needs, helping users make informed choices with ease. its recipe library offers a variety of meal ideas, while the inventory management feature ensures that users can efficiently manage their ingredients and reduce waste. tracking features allow users to monitor their progress and reflect on their achievements, keeping them motivated and on track. with nutrinest, users gain the tools and guidance they need to create sustainable, healthy eating habits without the stress of complicated meal prep.

To address the challenges users face with meal planning and logging, nutrinest provides an intuitive, ai-powered solution that simplifies the entire process. the app generates personalized meal plans tailored to individual dietary preferences and needs, helping users make informed choices with ease. its recipe library offers a variety of meal ideas, while the inventory management feature ensures that users can efficiently manage their ingredients and reduce waste. tracking features allow users to monitor their progress and reflect on their achievements, keeping them motivated and on track. with nutrinest, users gain the tools and guidance they need to create sustainable, healthy eating habits without the stress of complicated meal prep.

Research

Research

Research

The research phase of the NutriNest project focused on understanding the challenges individuals face with meal planning, logging, and tracking their diets. through user interviews, surveys, and competitive analysis, we gained insights into the pain points, preferences, and behaviors of our target users. this informed the app's design and functionality, ensuring it directly addressed the needs and challenges identified.

The research phase of the NutriNest project focused on understanding the challenges individuals face with meal planning, logging, and tracking their diets. through user interviews, surveys, and competitive analysis, we gained insights into the pain points, preferences, and behaviors of our target users. this informed the app's design and functionality, ensuring it directly addressed the needs and challenges identified.

The research phase of the NutriNest project focused on understanding the challenges individuals face with meal planning, logging, and tracking their diets. through user interviews, surveys, and competitive analysis, we gained insights into the pain points, preferences, and behaviors of our target users. this informed the app's design and functionality, ensuring it directly addressed the needs and challenges identified.

Key Findings

Key Findings

Key Findings

Meal planning struggles:
- Users struggle with meal planning due to lack of time, knowledge, and motivation.

Inconsistent meal logging:
- Many individuals find it difficult to track meals consistently, often forgetting to log or feeling overwhelmed by the process.

Demand for personalization:
- Users prefer personalized meal plans based on their specific dietary needs and preferences, rather than generic suggestions.

Inventory management pain points:
- Inventory management is a common challenge, as users often forget to use ingredients before they expire, leading to food waste.

Meal planning struggles:
- Users struggle with meal planning due to lack of time, knowledge, and motivation.

Inconsistent meal logging:
- Many individuals find it difficult to track meals consistently, often forgetting to log or feeling overwhelmed by the process.

Demand for personalization:
- Users prefer personalized meal plans based on their specific dietary needs and preferences, rather than generic suggestions.

Inventory management pain points:
- Inventory management is a common challenge, as users often forget to use ingredients before they expire, leading to food waste.

Meal planning struggles:
- Users struggle with meal planning due to lack of time, knowledge, and motivation.

Inconsistent meal logging:
- Many individuals find it difficult to track meals consistently, often forgetting to log or feeling overwhelmed by the process.

Demand for personalization:
- Users prefer personalized meal plans based on their specific dietary needs and preferences, rather than generic suggestions.

Inventory management pain points:
- Inventory management is a common challenge, as users often forget to use ingredients before they expire, leading to food waste.

What We Learned

What We Learned

What We Learned

Overwhelming task of meal planning:
- Meal planning and logging are overwhelming tasks for users without a structured and personalized approach.

Importance of personalization:
- Personalized meal plans that cater to specific dietary needs can significantly improve user engagement and adherence to healthy eating.

Desire for efficiency in meal prep:
- Users want tools that make meal prep easier and more efficient, particularly through features like inventory management.

Concern over food waste:
- Reducing food waste and ensuring ingredients are used before expiration is a key concern for many users.

Overwhelming task of meal planning:
- Meal planning and logging are overwhelming tasks for users without a structured and personalized approach.

Importance of personalization:
- Personalized meal plans that cater to specific dietary needs can significantly improve user engagement and adherence to healthy eating.

Desire for efficiency in meal prep:
- Users want tools that make meal prep easier and more efficient, particularly through features like inventory management.

Concern over food waste:
- Reducing food waste and ensuring ingredients are used before expiration is a key concern for many users.

Overwhelming task of meal planning:
- Meal planning and logging are overwhelming tasks for users without a structured and personalized approach.

Importance of personalization:
- Personalized meal plans that cater to specific dietary needs can significantly improve user engagement and adherence to healthy eating.

Desire for efficiency in meal prep:
- Users want tools that make meal prep easier and more efficient, particularly through features like inventory management.

Concern over food waste:
- Reducing food waste and ensuring ingredients are used before expiration is a key concern for many users.

Competitive Audit

Competitive Audit

Competitive Audit

Mealime

Mealime

Mealime

Strengths:

Strengths:

Strengths:

  • Offers highly customizable meal plans tailored to dietary restrictions and preferences.

  • Integrated grocery list feature simplifies shopping by auto-categorizing items.

  • Streamlined user interface with step-by-step cooking instructions.

Weaknesses:

Weaknesses:

Weaknesses:

  • Limited free version; premium features like advanced recipes are behind a paywall.

  • Minimal focus on tracking or analyzing dietary goals.

Opportunities:

Opportunities:

Opportunities:

  • Expand tracking capabilities for a holistic user experience.

  • Introduce more interactive features like community-driven recipe sharing.

Yummly

Yummly

Yummly

Strengths:

Strengths:

Strengths:

  • Powered by AI to recommend recipes based on user preferences.

  • Syncs seamlessly with smart kitchen appliances for convenience.

  • Large database of diverse recipes.

Weaknesses:

Weaknesses:

Weaknesses:

  • The interface can feel overwhelming due to the sheer number of options.

  • Inventory management and meal planning features are less robust.

Opportunities:

Opportunities:

Opportunities:

  • Improve inventory integration to reduce food waste.

  • Simplify the UI to appeal to less tech-savvy users.

Tasty

Tasty

Tasty

Strengths:

Strengths:

Strengths:

  • Strong focus on visually engaging recipe content through videos.

  • Highly shareable recipes that cater to beginner cooks.

  • Free access to a wide range of recipes.

Weaknesses:

Weaknesses:

Weaknesses:

  • Limited meal planning functionality and personalization.

  • No inventory or ingredient tracking.

Opportunities:

Opportunities:

Opportunities:

  • Incorporate personalized meal planning features.

  • Offer premium tiers for users seeking tailored meal options.

MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal

Strengths:

Strengths:

Strengths:

  • Extensive database for tracking calories and nutritional information.

  • Integration with fitness apps for holistic health tracking.

  • Community support through forums and challenges.

Weaknesses:

Weaknesses:

Weaknesses:

  • The primary focus is on calorie tracking, with less emphasis on meal planning.

  • Steep learning curve for new users.

Opportunities:

Opportunities:

Opportunities:

  • Expand meal planning functionalities with personalized recipes.

  • Simplify onboarding to increase accessibility for casual users.

Empathy Maps

Empathy Maps

Empathy Maps

Busy Professional

Busy Professional

Busy Professional

Thinks

Thinks

Thinks

  • "How can I eat healthy without spending hours on meal prep?"

  • "I need a better way to manage groceries and avoid waste."

  • "Healthy eating feels like another task on my to-do list."

Feels

Feels

Feels

  • Overwhelmed by the planning and preparation involved in cooking.

  • Frustrated when food spoils or meal prep doesn't work out.

  • Relieved when a simple solution is within reach.

Does

Does

Does

  • Buys pre-made meals or orders takeout frequently.

  • Downloads multiple apps but struggles to use them consistently.

  • Shops for groceries without a clear plan, leading to waste.

Says

Says

Says

  • "I wish I had more time to plan and cook meals."

  • "Why is eating healthy so complicated?"

  • "I’m always rushing to figure out dinner after work."

Health-Conscious Parent

Health-Conscious Parent

Health-Conscious Parent

Thinks

Thinks

Thinks

  • "How can I make sure my family eats balanced meals?"

  • "I want to involve my kids in meal choices while keeping it healthy."

  • "I need meals that are quick but nutritious."

Feels

Feels

Feels

  • Anxious about providing consistent nutrition for the family.

  • Guilty when resorting to fast food or processed options.

  • Grateful when a recipe or plan works well for everyone.

Does

Does

Does

  • Spends weekends prepping meals but struggles to stay consistent.

  • Searches for recipes online but rarely follows through.

  • Buys groceries in bulk to save time but ends up wasting some.

Says

Says

Says

  • "I’m out of ideas for healthy meals my kids will actually eat."

  • "It’s so hard to juggle work, family, and healthy eating."

  • "I wish meal planning was easier and faster."

Fitness Enthusiast

Fitness Enthusiast

Fitness Enthusiast

Thinks

Thinks

Thinks

  • "Every meal should contribute to my fitness goals."

  • "I need to track macros and calories without too much effort."

  • "How can I add variety to my diet while staying on track?"

Feels

Feels

Feels

  • Motivated to maintain progress and improve results.

  • Discouraged when hitting a plateau in fitness or diet.

  • Energized after finding a new recipe or routine that works well.

Does

Does

Does

  • Tracks every meal using fitness and nutrition apps.

  • Prepares meals in bulk for the week but often repeats the same recipes.

  • Experiments with new diet trends but struggles to maintain them.

Says

Says

Says

  • "I need more high-protein, low-carb meal ideas."

  • "Tracking my meals feels like a full-time job sometimes."

  • "It’s hard to find recipes that fit my fitness goals and taste good."

Student on a Budget

Student on a Budget

Student on a Budget

Thinks

Thinks

Thinks

  • "How can I eat healthy without spending too much money?"

  • "I need meals that are simple and quick to make."

  • "It’s hard to stick to a budget while eating well."

Feels

Feels

Feels

  • Stressed about managing time, money, and eating habits.

  • Excited when finding a cost-effective and healthy recipe.

  • Frustrated by the complexity of meal planning and cooking.

Does

Does

Does

  • Buys budget-friendly staples like rice, pasta, and frozen vegetables.

  • Avoids complex recipes, sticking to simple and repetitive meals.

  • Often skips meals or snacks on unhealthy options when short on time.

Says

Says

Says

  • "Why is healthy food so expensive?"

  • "I’m too busy to cook complicated meals every day."

  • "I wish there was an easier way to manage my groceries and meals."

Personas

Personas

Personas

Name: Alex

Name: Alex

Name: Alex

Age: 35

Age: 35

Age: 35

Occupation: Marketing Manager

Occupation: Marketing Manager

Occupation: Marketing Manager

The Busy Professional

The Busy Professional

The Busy Professional

"I want to eat healthy, but I don’t have time to plan or cook."

"I want to eat healthy, but I don’t have time to plan or cook."

"I want to eat healthy, but I don’t have time to plan or cook."

Bio

Bio

Bio

Alex is a 35-year-old marketing manager who works long hours and often travels for business. While health is important to him, he struggles to maintain a balanced diet amidst his hectic schedule. He frequently resorts to takeout or pre-packaged meals but wishes for a simpler way to stay on track.

Alex is a 35-year-old marketing manager who works long hours and often travels for business. While health is important to him, he struggles to maintain a balanced diet amidst his hectic schedule. He frequently resorts to takeout or pre-packaged meals but wishes for a simpler way to stay on track.

Alex is a 35-year-old marketing manager who works long hours and often travels for business. While health is important to him, he struggles to maintain a balanced diet amidst his hectic schedule. He frequently resorts to takeout or pre-packaged meals but wishes for a simpler way to stay on track.

Pain Points

Pain Points

Pain Points

  • Lack of time for meal preparation and planning.

  • Difficulty in finding healthy options while traveling.

  • Frustration with food waste from unplanned grocery shopping.

Goals

Goals

Goals

  • Maintain a balanced diet without spending hours planning or cooking.

  • Reduce food waste by buying only what’s needed.

  • Access quick, healthy meal ideas on the go.

Name: Sarah

Name: Sarah

Name: Sarah

Age: 40

Age: 40

Age: 40

Occupation: Part Time Trainer

Occupation: Part Time Trainer

Occupation: Part Time Trainer

The Health-Conscious Parent

The Health-Conscious Parent

The Health-Conscious Parent

"I need meals that are healthy and appealing for the whole family."

"I need meals that are healthy and appealing for the whole family."

"I need meals that are healthy and appealing for the whole family."

Bio

Bio

Bio

Sarah is a 40-year-old mother of two who works part-time while managing her household. She prioritizes her family’s health but struggles to find meals that everyone enjoys. Between school runs, work, and extracurricular activities, she often feels pressed for time and overwhelmed by meal planning.

Sarah is a 40-year-old mother of two who works part-time while managing her household. She prioritizes her family’s health but struggles to find meals that everyone enjoys. Between school runs, work, and extracurricular activities, she often feels pressed for time and overwhelmed by meal planning.

Sarah is a 40-year-old mother of two who works part-time while managing her household. She prioritizes her family’s health but struggles to find meals that everyone enjoys. Between school runs, work, and extracurricular activities, she often feels pressed for time and overwhelmed by meal planning.

Pain Points

Pain Points

Pain Points

  • Difficulty catering to diverse dietary preferences within the family.

  • Limited time to prepare meals during busy weekdays.

  • Challenges in involving children in healthy eating habits.

Goals

Goals

Goals

  • Plan and prepare healthy meals the whole family will enjoy.

  • Save time on grocery shopping and meal preparation.

  • Teach her children the value of balanced eating.

Name: Jordan

Name: Jordan

Name: Jordan

Age: 28

Age: 28

Age: 28

Occupation: Fitness Coach

Occupation: Fitness Coach

Occupation: Fitness Coach

The Fitness Enthusiast

The Fitness Enthusiast

The Fitness Enthusiast

"Every meal should fuel my fitness journey."

"Every meal should fuel my fitness journey."

"Every meal should fuel my fitness journey."

Bio

Bio

Bio

Jordan is a 28-year-old fitness coach and avid gym-goer. He follows a strict workout regimen and believes nutrition plays a critical role in achieving his fitness goals. Jordan is disciplined but often finds it tedious to plan meals that meet his macronutrient targets.

Jordan is a 28-year-old fitness coach and avid gym-goer. He follows a strict workout regimen and believes nutrition plays a critical role in achieving his fitness goals. Jordan is disciplined but often finds it tedious to plan meals that meet his macronutrient targets.

Jordan is a 28-year-old fitness coach and avid gym-goer. He follows a strict workout regimen and believes nutrition plays a critical role in achieving his fitness goals. Jordan is disciplined but often finds it tedious to plan meals that meet his macronutrient targets.

Pain Points

Pain Points

Pain Points

  • Struggles to find variety in meals while adhering to his diet.

  • Time-consuming process of calculating macros and preparing meals.

  • Inconsistent tracking of progress with existing tools.

Goals

Goals

Goals

  • Stick to a balanced, high-protein diet with minimal effort.

  • Access new recipes that align with his fitness goals.

  • Simplify meal tracking and progress monitoring.

Name: Emma

Name: Emma

Name: Emma

Age: 21

Age: 21

Age: 21

Occupation: Biology Student

Occupation: Biology Student

Occupation: Biology Student

The Student on a Budget

The Student on a Budget

The Student on a Budget

"I want to eat healthy without breaking the bank."

"I want to eat healthy without breaking the bank."

"I want to eat healthy without breaking the bank."

Bio

Bio

Bio

Emma is a 21-year-old university student studying biology. With a tight budget and a busy schedule, she struggles to balance eating well and staying within her means. She often resorts to instant meals but wishes to adopt healthier habits.

Emma is a 21-year-old university student studying biology. With a tight budget and a busy schedule, she struggles to balance eating well and staying within her means. She often resorts to instant meals but wishes to adopt healthier habits.

Emma is a 21-year-old university student studying biology. With a tight budget and a busy schedule, she struggles to balance eating well and staying within her means. She often resorts to instant meals but wishes to adopt healthier habits.

Pain Points

Pain Points

Pain Points

  • Limited budget for fresh and diverse ingredients.

  • Lack of time and experience to cook elaborate meals.

  • Challenges in avoiding food waste due to improper planning.

Goals

Goals

Goals

  • Stick to a healthy diet that fits her student budget.

  • Learn simple, affordable recipes.

  • Reduce food waste and maximize grocery efficiency.

User Journey Map

User Journey Map

User Journey Map

The Busy Professional - Alex

The Busy Professional - Alex

The Busy Professional - Alex

1 - Discovery

1 - Discovery

1 - Discovery

  • Sees an online ad for NutriNest highlighting its AI meal planning feature.

  • Clicks to learn more and downloads the app.

2 - Onboarding

2 - Onboarding

2 - Onboarding

  • Completes a quick setup, entering dietary preferences and time constraints.

  • AI suggests an initial meal plan tailored to his schedule.

3 - Meal Planning

3 - Meal Planning

3 - Meal Planning

  • Uses the app to generate a weekly meal plan in under 5 minutes.

  • Checks the integrated grocery list and makes modifications based on ingredients he already has.

4 - Grocery Shopping

4 - Grocery Shopping

4 - Grocery Shopping

  • Uses the categorized shopping list at the store.

  • Purchases only what’s needed, minimizing waste.

5 - Meal Preparation

5 - Meal Preparation

5 - Meal Preparation

  • Follows step-by-step recipe instructions during limited downtime.

  • Saves time by batch-prepping meals for the week.

6 - Tracking & Reflection

6 - Tracking & Reflection

6 - Tracking & Reflection

  • Logs meals daily through quick prompts.

  • Reviews progress at the end of the week to identify areas of improvement.

The Health-Conscious Parent - Sarah

The Health-Conscious Parent - Sarah

The Health-Conscious Parent - Sarah

1 - Discovery

1 - Discovery

1 - Discovery

  • Hears about NutriNest through a friend who also has a family.

  • Installs the app and explores its features.

2 - Onboarding

2 - Onboarding

2 - Onboarding

  • Sets up family dietary preferences, including her kids’ likes and dislikes.

  • NutriNest provides tailored meal options for all family members.

3 - Meal Planning

3 - Meal Planning

3 - Meal Planning

  • Creates a weekly meal plan with input from her family.

  • Reviews recipes that cater to her children's tastes while ensuring nutritional balance.

4 - Grocery Shopping

4 - Grocery Shopping

4 - Grocery Shopping

  • Generates a shopping list directly from the weekly meal plan.

  • Saves money by avoiding unnecessary purchases.

5 - Meal Preparation

5 - Meal Preparation

5 - Meal Preparation

  • Prepares meals using NutriNest’s simple, quick recipes.

  • Involves her kids in cooking to make it a fun family activity.

6 - Tracking & Reflection

6 - Tracking & Reflection

6 - Tracking & Reflection

  • Logs family meals and tracks the use of inventory to minimize waste.

  • Adjusts meal plans weekly based on feedback from her kids.

The Fitness Enthusiast - Jordan

The Fitness Enthusiast - Jordan

The Fitness Enthusiast - Jordan

1 - Discovery

1 - Discovery

1 - Discovery

  • Finds NutriNest while searching for apps to track macronutrients.

  • Downloads the app after reading reviews about its personalized plans.

2 - Onboarding

2 - Onboarding

2 - Onboarding

  • Inputs macronutrient goals and fitness-related dietary needs.

  • NutriNest suggests a high-protein meal plan aligned with his fitness routine.

3 - Meal Planning

3 - Meal Planning

3 - Meal Planning

  • Selects recipes that meet his macro targets.

  • Adds variety to his meal plan by choosing from the recipe library.

4 - Grocery Shopping

4 - Grocery Shopping

4 - Grocery Shopping

  • Tracks NutriNest’s shopping list.

  • Purchases ingredients in bulk to save time and money.

5 - Meal Preparation

5 - Meal Preparation

5 - Meal Preparation

  • Preps meals for the week using batch-cooking instructions.

  • Tracks portion sizes to stay consistent with his diet plan.

6 - Tracking & Reflection

6 - Tracking & Reflection

6 - Tracking & Reflection

  • Logs meals and monitors macros via the app.

  • Reflects on progress at weekly check-ins, making adjustments as needed.

The Student on a Budget - Emma

The Student on a Budget - Emma

The Student on a Budget - Emma

1 - Discovery

1 - Discovery

1 - Discovery

  • Finds NutriNest in the app store while searching for budget-friendly meal planning tools.

  • Downloads the app and explores its affordability features.

2 - Onboarding

2 - Onboarding

2 - Onboarding

  • Inputs her dietary preferences, and cooking preferences.

  • Receives personnalized meal plan recommendations.

3 - Meal Planning

3 - Meal Planning

3 - Meal Planning

  • Selects recipes with affordable ingredients.

  • Uses NutriNest’s inventory management to plan meals based on what she already has.

4 - Grocery Shopping

4 - Grocery Shopping

4 - Grocery Shopping

  • Uses the app to prioritize essential items within her budget.

  • Shops with confidence, avoiding unnecessary purchases.

5 - Meal Preparation

5 - Meal Preparation

5 - Meal Preparation

  • Cooks simple, cost-effective recipes.

  • Uses leftover ingredients to create new meals, guided by NutriNest’s suggestions.

6 - Tracking & Reflection

6 - Tracking & Reflection

6 - Tracking & Reflection

  • Logs meals to monitor adherence to her plan.

  • Reviews her progress weekly and makes necessary modifications.

Onboarding

Onboarding

Onboarding

The onboarding process for nutrinest was designed to collect key user information—such as age, weight, activity level, and dietary goals—efficiently and intuitively. by asking one question at a time, users are guided smoothly through the steps, ensuring clarity and engagement. at the end of onboarding, the app uses this data to generate an estimated timeline for achieving their goals, providing a personalized and motivating start to their journey.

The onboarding process for nutrinest was designed to collect key user information—such as age, weight, activity level, and dietary goals—efficiently and intuitively. by asking one question at a time, users are guided smoothly through the steps, ensuring clarity and engagement. at the end of onboarding, the app uses this data to generate an estimated timeline for achieving their goals, providing a personalized and motivating start to their journey.

The onboarding process for nutrinest was designed to collect key user information—such as age, weight, activity level, and dietary goals—efficiently and intuitively. by asking one question at a time, users are guided smoothly through the steps, ensuring clarity and engagement. at the end of onboarding, the app uses this data to generate an estimated timeline for achieving their goals, providing a personalized and motivating start to their journey.

Smart Screen

Smart Screen

Smart Screen

The smart screen is designed as the central hub for users, providing them with a clear overview of their daily progress and tasks. each day, users are prompted to input their current weight, enabling them to track their progress over time. the screen also displays personalized details like today’s meals, grocery reminders, and cooking tasks to keep users organized and on track with their nutritional goals.

To enhance functionality, the navbar includes quick access to log meals and workouts or create customized meal plans. this ensures that users have all essential tools at their fingertips, making it easier to stay consistent and maintain healthy habits.

The smart screen is designed as the central hub for users, providing them with a clear overview of their daily progress and tasks. each day, users are prompted to input their current weight, enabling them to track their progress over time. the screen also displays personalized details like today’s meals, grocery reminders, and cooking tasks to keep users organized and on track with their nutritional goals.

To enhance functionality, the navbar includes quick access to log meals and workouts or create customized meal plans. this ensures that users have all essential tools at their fingertips, making it easier to stay consistent and maintain healthy habits.

The smart screen is designed as the central hub for users, providing them with a clear overview of their daily progress and tasks. each day, users are prompted to input their current weight, enabling them to track their progress over time. the screen also displays personalized details like today’s meals, grocery reminders, and cooking tasks to keep users organized and on track with their nutritional goals.

To enhance functionality, the navbar includes quick access to log meals and workouts or create customized meal plans. this ensures that users have all essential tools at their fingertips, making it easier to stay consistent and maintain healthy habits.

Create Meal Plan

Create Meal Plan

Create Meal Plan

The create meal plan feature empowers users to design personalized meal plans for up to four weeks, making it easier to stay consistent with their dietary goals. users start by selecting the dates they want to plan meals for, followed by the types of meals they wish to include, such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. they can also specify how many people they are cooking for and input additional preferences, including dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferred cooking styles.

To further tailor the experience, users can choose a cooking frequency that suits their lifestyle—whether it’s cooking every day, every three days, or once a week. once all preferences are set, the app generates a personalized meal plan that users can review. they can also make modifications to ensure the plan aligns perfectly with their needs.

The create meal plan feature empowers users to design personalized meal plans for up to four weeks, making it easier to stay consistent with their dietary goals. users start by selecting the dates they want to plan meals for, followed by the types of meals they wish to include, such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. they can also specify how many people they are cooking for and input additional preferences, including dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferred cooking styles.

To further tailor the experience, users can choose a cooking frequency that suits their lifestyle—whether it’s cooking every day, every three days, or once a week. once all preferences are set, the app generates a personalized meal plan that users can review. they can also make modifications to ensure the plan aligns perfectly with their needs.

The create meal plan feature empowers users to design personalized meal plans for up to four weeks, making it easier to stay consistent with their dietary goals. users start by selecting the dates they want to plan meals for, followed by the types of meals they wish to include, such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. they can also specify how many people they are cooking for and input additional preferences, including dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferred cooking styles.

To further tailor the experience, users can choose a cooking frequency that suits their lifestyle—whether it’s cooking every day, every three days, or once a week. once all preferences are set, the app generates a personalized meal plan that users can review. they can also make modifications to ensure the plan aligns perfectly with their needs.

Log Meal

Log Meal

Log Meal

The log meal feature offers users multiple ways to track their food intake with ease and accuracy. users can log generic recipes from the app's library, create and save their own custom recipes, add quick snacks, or even scan barcodes for packaged foods. the app then provides a detailed breakdown of the nutrients in the logged item, helping users stay informed about their dietary choices.

To promote accountability, the app alerts users in case of abnormalities, such as exceeding their daily caloric or nutrient limits. it also offers actionable suggestions to help users stay on track with their goals, such as recommending protein shakes to meet their intake requirements or suggesting activities like a short run to balance excess calories.

The log meal feature offers users multiple ways to track their food intake with ease and accuracy. users can log generic recipes from the app's library, create and save their own custom recipes, add quick snacks, or even scan barcodes for packaged foods. the app then provides a detailed breakdown of the nutrients in the logged item, helping users stay informed about their dietary choices.

To promote accountability, the app alerts users in case of abnormalities, such as exceeding their daily caloric or nutrient limits. it also offers actionable suggestions to help users stay on track with their goals, such as recommending protein shakes to meet their intake requirements or suggesting activities like a short run to balance excess calories.

The log meal feature offers users multiple ways to track their food intake with ease and accuracy. users can log generic recipes from the app's library, create and save their own custom recipes, add quick snacks, or even scan barcodes for packaged foods. the app then provides a detailed breakdown of the nutrients in the logged item, helping users stay informed about their dietary choices.

To promote accountability, the app alerts users in case of abnormalities, such as exceeding their daily caloric or nutrient limits. it also offers actionable suggestions to help users stay on track with their goals, such as recommending protein shakes to meet their intake requirements or suggesting activities like a short run to balance excess calories.

Recipes

Recipes

Recipes

The recipes section allows users to explore a wide variety of pre-made recipes curated by the app. users can easily browse through these recipes, which are designed to cater to different dietary preferences and goals. in addition to pre-made recipes, users can also create their own personalized recipes, offering full flexibility in their meal planning.

The search functionality includes a detailed filter, enabling users to narrow down recipes based on factors such as ingredients, calorie content, preparation time, and dietary restrictions. this feature ensures that users can find recipes that suit their specific needs, whether they're looking for low-calorie options, allergen-free meals, or meals that fit into their preferred cooking style.

The recipes section allows users to explore a wide variety of pre-made recipes curated by the app. users can easily browse through these recipes, which are designed to cater to different dietary preferences and goals. in addition to pre-made recipes, users can also create their own personalized recipes, offering full flexibility in their meal planning.

The search functionality includes a detailed filter, enabling users to narrow down recipes based on factors such as ingredients, calorie content, preparation time, and dietary restrictions. this feature ensures that users can find recipes that suit their specific needs, whether they're looking for low-calorie options, allergen-free meals, or meals that fit into their preferred cooking style.

The recipes section allows users to explore a wide variety of pre-made recipes curated by the app. users can easily browse through these recipes, which are designed to cater to different dietary preferences and goals. in addition to pre-made recipes, users can also create their own personalized recipes, offering full flexibility in their meal planning.

The search functionality includes a detailed filter, enabling users to narrow down recipes based on factors such as ingredients, calorie content, preparation time, and dietary restrictions. this feature ensures that users can find recipes that suit their specific needs, whether they're looking for low-calorie options, allergen-free meals, or meals that fit into their preferred cooking style.

Meal Page

Meal Page

Meal Page

The meal page provides users with a detailed overview of each meal, helping them make informed decisions before they cook. users can view essential information such as preparation time, a complete list of ingredients, and step-by-step cooking instructions. the page also includes a breakdown of the meal’s nutritional content, so users can easily track their intake.

For convenience, users have the option to save their favorite meals. if they enjoy a particular recipe or plan to make it again, they can simply tap the "favorite" button to add it to their personal collection for quick access later.

The meal page provides users with a detailed overview of each meal, helping them make informed decisions before they cook. users can view essential information such as preparation time, a complete list of ingredients, and step-by-step cooking instructions. the page also includes a breakdown of the meal’s nutritional content, so users can easily track their intake.

For convenience, users have the option to save their favorite meals. if they enjoy a particular recipe or plan to make it again, they can simply tap the "favorite" button to add it to their personal collection for quick access later.

The meal page provides users with a detailed overview of each meal, helping them make informed decisions before they cook. users can view essential information such as preparation time, a complete list of ingredients, and step-by-step cooking instructions. the page also includes a breakdown of the meal’s nutritional content, so users can easily track their intake.

For convenience, users have the option to save their favorite meals. if they enjoy a particular recipe or plan to make it again, they can simply tap the "favorite" button to add it to their personal collection for quick access later.

Groceries Page

Groceries Page

Groceries Page

The groceries page helps users stay organized by offering a clear view of the items they need to purchase. users can see a list of groceries that are required for their planned meals, with a convenient “bought” button to mark off items as they purchase them. in addition, the page shows the user's current inventory, allowing them to track what they already have at home and avoid unnecessary purchases.

If users run out of an ingredient or need to update their stock, they can easily add new items to their inventory, keeping everything up to date for seamless meal planning and shopping.

The groceries page helps users stay organized by offering a clear view of the items they need to purchase. users can see a list of groceries that are required for their planned meals, with a convenient “bought” button to mark off items as they purchase them. in addition, the page shows the user's current inventory, allowing them to track what they already have at home and avoid unnecessary purchases.

If users run out of an ingredient or need to update their stock, they can easily add new items to their inventory, keeping everything up to date for seamless meal planning and shopping.

The groceries page helps users stay organized by offering a clear view of the items they need to purchase. users can see a list of groceries that are required for their planned meals, with a convenient “bought” button to mark off items as they purchase them. in addition, the page shows the user's current inventory, allowing them to track what they already have at home and avoid unnecessary purchases.

If users run out of an ingredient or need to update their stock, they can easily add new items to their inventory, keeping everything up to date for seamless meal planning and shopping.

Settings

Settings

Settings

The settings section is divided into three main parts, providing users with easy access to manage their profile and preferences.

  • Personal info: users can view and edit their personal information, including age, height, weight, activity level, and the friends and family they’ve added to their profile.

  • Goals & preferences: users can set their daily nutrient targets (calories, protein, carbs, fat), select favorite meals, define fitness and diet goals, adjust meal preferences, protein shake preferences, and manage allergies, dislikes, and the start of the week.

  • General settings: users can update their email, password, payment method, and membership plan.

The settings section is divided into three main parts, providing users with easy access to manage their profile and preferences.

  • Personal info: users can view and edit their personal information, including age, height, weight, activity level, and the friends and family they’ve added to their profile.

  • Goals & preferences: users can set their daily nutrient targets (calories, protein, carbs, fat), select favorite meals, define fitness and diet goals, adjust meal preferences, protein shake preferences, and manage allergies, dislikes, and the start of the week.

  • General settings: users can update their email, password, payment method, and membership plan.

The settings section is divided into three main parts, providing users with easy access to manage their profile and preferences.

  • Personal info: users can view and edit their personal information, including age, height, weight, activity level, and the friends and family they’ve added to their profile.

  • Goals & preferences: users can set their daily nutrient targets (calories, protein, carbs, fat), select favorite meals, define fitness and diet goals, adjust meal preferences, protein shake preferences, and manage allergies, dislikes, and the start of the week.

  • General settings: users can update their email, password, payment method, and membership plan.

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

This section handles various edge cases such as errors or loading states within the app. depending on the situation, the user is shown a relevant page. for instance, an error page appears when something goes wrong, providing the user with a simple message and instructions to resolve it. in case of loading, a progress indicator is displayed to keep the user informed while content is being fetched or processed. this ensures a smooth experience, even in unexpected situations.

This section handles various edge cases such as errors or loading states within the app. depending on the situation, the user is shown a relevant page. for instance, an error page appears when something goes wrong, providing the user with a simple message and instructions to resolve it. in case of loading, a progress indicator is displayed to keep the user informed while content is being fetched or processed. this ensures a smooth experience, even in unexpected situations.

This section handles various edge cases such as errors or loading states within the app. depending on the situation, the user is shown a relevant page. for instance, an error page appears when something goes wrong, providing the user with a simple message and instructions to resolve it. in case of loading, a progress indicator is displayed to keep the user informed while content is being fetched or processed. this ensures a smooth experience, even in unexpected situations.

Tracking

Tracking

Tracking

The tracking section allows users to monitor their progress toward their goals in detail. It features a chart that compares actual performance to the set goals, providing a visual representation of progress. Weight tracking is included, enabling users to see fluctuations and trends over time based on their input.

Users can also access detailed meal and nutrient information for specific days, allowing them to review how their meals aligned with their nutritional targets. If users miss updating their weight on certain days, they have the option to edit their weight entries, ensuring continuous and accurate tracking.

The tracking section allows users to monitor their progress toward their goals in detail. It features a chart that compares actual performance to the set goals, providing a visual representation of progress. Weight tracking is included, enabling users to see fluctuations and trends over time based on their input.

Users can also access detailed meal and nutrient information for specific days, allowing them to review how their meals aligned with their nutritional targets. If users miss updating their weight on certain days, they have the option to edit their weight entries, ensuring continuous and accurate tracking.

The tracking section allows users to monitor their progress toward their goals in detail. It features a chart that compares actual performance to the set goals, providing a visual representation of progress. Weight tracking is included, enabling users to see fluctuations and trends over time based on their input.

Users can also access detailed meal and nutrient information for specific days, allowing them to review how their meals aligned with their nutritional targets. If users miss updating their weight on certain days, they have the option to edit their weight entries, ensuring continuous and accurate tracking.

Log Workout

Log Workout

Log Workout

The log workout feature allows users to select from a variety of available workouts and record their session details. users can choose the workout type, input the duration, and specify the intensity level of the session. this helps track their fitness progress alongside their nutritional goals. by capturing these details, the app offers a comprehensive overview of both physical activity and dietary habits, helping users stay on track toward their overall health goals.

The log workout feature allows users to select from a variety of available workouts and record their session details. users can choose the workout type, input the duration, and specify the intensity level of the session. this helps track their fitness progress alongside their nutritional goals. by capturing these details, the app offers a comprehensive overview of both physical activity and dietary habits, helping users stay on track toward their overall health goals.

The log workout feature allows users to select from a variety of available workouts and record their session details. users can choose the workout type, input the duration, and specify the intensity level of the session. this helps track their fitness progress alongside their nutritional goals. by capturing these details, the app offers a comprehensive overview of both physical activity and dietary habits, helping users stay on track toward their overall health goals.

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Key Learnings

Key Learnings

Key Learnings

The nutrinest project provided invaluable lessons in user-centered design and behavior-focused solutions. i learned the importance of balancing advanced features, like personalized meal plans and tracking, with an intuitive interface to enhance user engagement. understanding users' unique challenges, such as meal logging inconsistencies, highlighted the value of empathetic research and personalization. this project also emphasized the power of iterative design, refining solutions based on feedback, and designing for scalability to accommodate future growth. overall, it reinforced the significance of thoughtful design in driving positive, sustainable behavior change.

The nutrinest project provided invaluable lessons in user-centered design and behavior-focused solutions. i learned the importance of balancing advanced features, like personalized meal plans and tracking, with an intuitive interface to enhance user engagement. understanding users' unique challenges, such as meal logging inconsistencies, highlighted the value of empathetic research and personalization. this project also emphasized the power of iterative design, refining solutions based on feedback, and designing for scalability to accommodate future growth. overall, it reinforced the significance of thoughtful design in driving positive, sustainable behavior change.

The nutrinest project provided invaluable lessons in user-centered design and behavior-focused solutions. i learned the importance of balancing advanced features, like personalized meal plans and tracking, with an intuitive interface to enhance user engagement. understanding users' unique challenges, such as meal logging inconsistencies, highlighted the value of empathetic research and personalization. this project also emphasized the power of iterative design, refining solutions based on feedback, and designing for scalability to accommodate future growth. overall, it reinforced the significance of thoughtful design in driving positive, sustainable behavior change.