GLOW & GROW - HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Tools used:
Figma
Canva
Team:
1 Designer/Researcher
My role:
Designer
Researcher
1
SURVEY
2
INTERVIEW
3
PERSONAS
4
DESIGN
5
PROTOTYPE
The Design Process
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SURVEY RESPONSES
50%
find motivation from Instagram
61.6%
lose motivation due to comparing themselves to others on social media
82%
want a dedicated fitness application
Surveys
Based on my personal experience, I have always believed that an application dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle would be advantageous. To gather insights into what features users would like to see in such an app, and to understand their overall experiences with social media and motivation, I created a survey. I was curious to see how social media, which has a significant impact on our mental health, translates into the context of fitness and health.
Results:
50% of users find motivation from Instagram when compared to other social media platforms
61.6% of users lose motivation due to comparing themselves to others on social media which ends in them losing motivation
60% of users do not have the motivation to live a healthier lifestyle
57.3% of users find motivating social media posts to be the most inspiring
82% of users would like to have an application dedicated to fitness
93% of users would like to see nutrition tracking, workout planning, motivational posts, and instructions on how to perform the exercise in one application
94.3% of users would like to connect with individuals that have similar goals
This information was to help me create an application that encouraged and motivated users to live healthier lifestyles.
93%
want to see nutrition tracking, workout planning, motivational posts, and how to exercises
interviews
To gather more data, I conducted three interviews with individuals from diverse backgrounds. By seeking out different perspectives, I aimed to develop an application that caters to a broad range of users. During these interviews, my main objective was to identify features that users would like to see in an application, which they haven't encountered before.
PERSONAS
Design
After collecting information from surveys and conducting interviews, I used Figma to create the prototype. I drew inspiration from a combination of applications, including Instagram, MyFitnessPal, and Trainerize.
My objective in designing the prototype was to create a welcoming and inviting atmosphere upon opening the app. I chose neutral colors for the design to make users feel accepted. The app's clean design allows users to find what they need quickly and easily.
For the logo, I used Canva. I wanted it to be simple and memorable. The application's name, Glow & Grow, was inspired by the idea of new users glowing as their confidence grows.
The app would enable users to track their workouts and nutrition privately. However, if they wanted to share any aspect of their journey, they could do so. I aimed to create a community of motivation and inspiration in my application, as beginning a fitness and health lifestyle can be overwhelming.
