RoutineMinder
RoutineMinder
RoutineMinder
An app for tracking and improving daily habits and routines
An app for tracking and improving daily habits and routines
An app for tracking and improving daily habits and routines
UX RESEARCH
UI DESIGN
Year: 2023
Project Duration: 2 months
My Role: UX Researcher, UX/UI Designer
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
Many people struggle to establish and maintain healthy habits and routines due to a lack of structure, motivation, and accountability. Without a clear plan and system for tracking progress, it can be challenging to stick to healthy habits such as exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, or practicing mindfulness. Therefore, there is a need for a mobile application that can help users establish and maintain healthy habits and routines in a personalized and sustainable way.
Many people struggle to establish and maintain healthy habits and routines due to a lack of structure, motivation, and accountability. Without a clear plan and system for tracking progress, it can be challenging to stick to healthy habits such as exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, or practicing mindfulness. Therefore, there is a need for a mobile application that can help users establish and maintain healthy habits and routines in a personalized and sustainable way.
Many people struggle to establish and maintain healthy habits and routines due to a lack of structure, motivation, and accountability. Without a clear plan and system for tracking progress, it can be challenging to stick to healthy habits such as exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, or practicing mindfulness. Therefore, there is a need for a mobile application that can help users establish and maintain healthy habits and routines in a personalized and sustainable way.
Solution
Solution
In response to the identified user needs and insights gathered during the research phase, I set out to create a user-centric Habit Tracking and Wellness App. My primary goal was to design an application that seamlessly integrates into users' daily lives, empowering them to establish and maintain healthy habits while addressing their unique motivations and constraints.
In response to the identified user needs and insights gathered during the research phase, I set out to create a user-centric Habit Tracking and Wellness App. My primary goal was to design an application that seamlessly integrates into users' daily lives, empowering them to establish and maintain healthy habits while addressing their unique motivations and constraints.
In response to the identified user needs and insights gathered during the research phase, I set out to create a user-centric Habit Tracking and Wellness App. My primary goal was to design an application that seamlessly integrates into users' daily lives, empowering them to establish and maintain healthy habits while addressing their unique motivations and constraints.
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
There are many apps in the market that help users track and improve their daily habits and routines.
There are many apps in the market that help users track and improve their daily habits and routines.
There are many apps in the market that help users track and improve their daily habits and routines.
Some of the popular competitors in this space include:
Some of the popular competitors in this space include:
Some of the popular competitors in this space include:
Strengths
Strengths
Strengths
Positivity and good UI
Positivity and good UI
Positivity and good UI
Personalized interface while signing up
Personalized interface while signing up
Personalized interface while signing up
It is good for gaining some new habits
It is good for gaining some new habits
It is good for gaining some new habits
It has podcast and daily coaching section
It has podcast and daily coaching section
It has podcast and daily coaching section
Achievements page
Achievements page
Achievements page
weaknesses
weaknesses
weaknesses
It consumes your attention and time
It consumes your attention and time
It consumes your attention and time
Users can’t add their own habits
Users can’t add their own habits
Users can’t add their own habits
There are too much going on, lots of congratulatory pop-up screen
There are too much going on, lots of congratulatory pop-up screen
There are too much going on, lots of congratulatory pop-up screen
Forcing you to go at snails pace, slow improvements
Forcing you to go at snails pace, slow improvements
Forcing you to go at snails pace, slow improvements
User can't take their actions back
User can't take their actions back
User can't take their actions back
Strengths
Strengths
Strengths
Easy to sign up, has some questions about user’s weight and height to make the user set a goal
Easy to sign up, has some questions about user’s weight and height to make the user set a goal
Easy to sign up, has some questions about user’s weight and height to make the user set a goal
Generates custom plan for users
Generates custom plan for users
Generates custom plan for users
User can add their meal to the app to track calories by scanning the meal, package barcode or with the quick add page
User can add their meal to the app to track calories by scanning the meal, package barcode or with the quick add page
User can add their meal to the app to track calories by scanning the meal, package barcode or with the quick add page
Graphs for daily steps and weight
Graphs for daily steps and weight
Graphs for daily steps and weight
User can set reminders
User can set reminders
User can set reminders
Well-designed and easy to use UI
Well-designed and easy to use UI
Well-designed and easy to use UI
weaknesses
weaknesses
weaknesses
Barcode scanning is not available on free version
Barcode scanning is not available on free version
Barcode scanning is not available on free version
Limited with just an exercise and meal tracking
Limited with just an exercise and meal tracking
Limited with just an exercise and meal tracking
Strengths
Strengths
Strengths
Gamified Experience
Gamified Experience
Gamified Experience
It has positive habits to build and negative habits to quit in the app
It has positive habits to build and negative habits to quit in the app
It has positive habits to build and negative habits to quit in the app
It can motivate some users with its rewards-based nature
It can motivate some users with its rewards-based nature
It can motivate some users with its rewards-based nature
Option to add a new habit
Option to add a new habit
Option to add a new habit
weaknesses
weaknesses
weaknesses
Lots of interruption when you first start using app
Lots of interruption when you first start using app
Lots of interruption when you first start using app
Crowded interface and it is hard to figure it out what’s happening at first
Crowded interface and it is hard to figure it out what’s happening at first
Crowded interface and it is hard to figure it out what’s happening at first
No categorized to-do list on the home screen
No categorized to-do list on the home screen
No categorized to-do list on the home screen
No calendar view
No calendar view
No calendar view
User can't take their actions back
User can't take their actions back
User can't take their actions back
Strengths
Strengths
Strengths
Gamified Experience
Gamified Experience
Gamified Experience
It has positive habits to build and negative habits to quit in the app
It has positive habits to build and negative habits to quit in the app
It has positive habits to build and negative habits to quit in the app
It can motivate some users with its rewards-based nature
It can motivate some users with its rewards-based nature
It can motivate some users with its rewards-based nature
Option to add a new habit
Option to add a new habit
Option to add a new habit
weaknesses
weaknesses
weaknesses
Lots of interruption when you first start using app
Lots of interruption when you first start using app
Lots of interruption when you first start using app
Crowded interface and it is hard to figure it out what’s happening at first
Crowded interface and it is hard to figure it out what’s happening at first
Crowded interface and it is hard to figure it out what’s happening at first
No categorized to-do list on the home screen
No categorized to-do list on the home screen
No categorized to-do list on the home screen
No calendar view
No calendar view
No calendar view
User can't take their actions back
User can't take their actions back
User can't take their actions back
Understanding the User
Understanding the User
I interviewed 12 people - all at different stages in their lives- to understand potential users. I asked about their challenges and successes in achieving their health-related goals. We also discussed the role of healthy diet, exercise, and sleep have in their daily lives with some of the attendants.
I interviewed 12 people - all at different stages in their lives- to understand potential users. I asked about their challenges and successes in achieving their health-related goals. We also discussed the role of healthy diet, exercise, and sleep have in their daily lives with some of the attendants.
I interviewed 12 people - all at different stages in their lives- to understand potential users. I asked about their challenges and successes in achieving their health-related goals. We also discussed the role of healthy diet, exercise, and sleep have in their daily lives with some of the attendants.
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Based on the user interview findings, it seems that the target audience is looking for an app that can help them organize and track their daily habits and routines, specifically related to healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and other personal habits. Here are some key takeaways from my user research that can inform the development of my habit-tracking app:
Based on the user interview findings, it seems that the target audience is looking for an app that can help them organize and track their daily habits and routines, specifically related to healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and other personal habits. Here are some key takeaways from my user research that can inform the development of my habit-tracking app:
Based on the user interview findings, it seems that the target audience is looking for an app that can help them organize and track their daily habits and routines, specifically related to healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and other personal habits. Here are some key takeaways from my user research that can inform the development of my habit-tracking app:
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The users are looking for an app that can help them organize their daily habits and routines, so it's important to prioritize features that enable them to set and customize habits, track progress, and view insights about their overall performance.
The users are looking for an app that can help them organize their daily habits and routines, so it's important to prioritize features that enable them to set and customize habits, track progress, and view insights about their overall performance.
The users are looking for an app that can help them organize their daily habits and routines, so it's important to prioritize features that enable them to set and customize habits, track progress, and view insights about their overall performance.
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The users are interested in developing and maintaining healthy habits, such as eating healthy and working out, so it's important to incorporate features that support these types of goals, such as meal tracking, workout planning, and progress tracking.
The users are interested in developing and maintaining healthy habits, such as eating healthy and working out, so it's important to incorporate features that support these types of goals, such as meal tracking, workout planning, and progress tracking.
The users are interested in developing and maintaining healthy habits, such as eating healthy and working out, so it's important to incorporate features that support these types of goals, such as meal tracking, workout planning, and progress tracking.
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The users are interested in tracking their sleep habits, so consider incorporating features that allow them to monitor their sleep patterns, set sleep goals, and receive reminders or notifications to help them maintain a healthy sleep schedule.
The users are interested in tracking their sleep habits, so consider incorporating features that allow them to monitor their sleep patterns, set sleep goals, and receive reminders or notifications to help them maintain a healthy sleep schedule.
The users are interested in tracking their sleep habits, so consider incorporating features that allow them to monitor their sleep patterns, set sleep goals, and receive reminders or notifications to help them maintain a healthy sleep schedule.
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The users are likely to use the app frequently, so it's important to focus on providing a user-friendly experience that makes it easy for them to navigate the app and access the features they need.
The users are likely to use the app frequently, so it's important to focus on providing a user-friendly experience that makes it easy for them to navigate the app and access the features they need.
The users are likely to use the app frequently, so it's important to focus on providing a user-friendly experience that makes it easy for them to navigate the app and access the features they need.
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The users are looking for insights into their habits and routines, so consider incorporating features that provide personalized insights and recommendations based on their progress and performance.
The users are looking for insights into their habits and routines, so consider incorporating features that provide personalized insights and recommendations based on their progress and performance.
The users are looking for insights into their habits and routines, so consider incorporating features that provide personalized insights and recommendations based on their progress and performance.
User Personas
User Personas
User Personas
I developed two personas that represent my intended user base using information from my user interviews and customer feedbacks for competitors.
I developed two personas that represent my intended user base using information from my user interviews and customer feedbacks for competitors.
I developed two personas that represent my intended user base using information from my user interviews and customer feedbacks for competitors.
Information Architecture
Information Architecture
I combined user flow and site map to visualize the major paths.
I combined user flow and site map to visualize the major paths.
I combined user flow and site map to visualize the major paths.
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sketches
sketches
Sketching helped me to generate multiple ideas, consider different approaches and decide which is the most efficient in the context of the various constraints of the project.
Sketching helped me to generate multiple ideas, consider different approaches and decide which is the most efficient in the context of the various constraints of the project.
Sketching helped me to generate multiple ideas, consider different approaches and decide which is the most efficient in the context of the various constraints of the project.
Low-Fi Prototyping
Low-Fi Prototyping
During the early design stages of the project, I recognized the critical need to test and refine my design concepts rapidly. To achieve this, I developed low-fidelity prototypes that served as the foundation for my habit tracking and wellness app.
During the early design stages of the project, I recognized the critical need to test and refine my design concepts rapidly. To achieve this, I developed low-fidelity prototypes that served as the foundation for my habit tracking and wellness app.
During the early design stages of the project, I recognized the critical need to test and refine my design concepts rapidly. To achieve this, I developed low-fidelity prototypes that served as the foundation for my habit tracking and wellness app.
Purpose | The primary purpose of my low-fidelity prototypes was to explore and validate key design concepts and functionalities, ensuring that my final product aligns with user needs and expectations. These prototypes allowed me to gather valuable feedback and iterate on my ideas before investing in the development of a high-fidelity version.
Purpose | The primary purpose of my low-fidelity prototypes was to explore and validate key design concepts and functionalities, ensuring that my final product aligns with user needs and expectations. These prototypes allowed me to gather valuable feedback and iterate on my ideas before investing in the development of a high-fidelity version.
Purpose | The primary purpose of my low-fidelity prototypes was to explore and validate key design concepts and functionalities, ensuring that my final product aligns with user needs and expectations. These prototypes allowed me to gather valuable feedback and iterate on my ideas before investing in the development of a high-fidelity version.
Key Findings | The low-fidelity prototypes provided my with several key findings that significantly influenced my app's design and development:
Key Findings | The low-fidelity prototypes provided my with several key findings that significantly influenced my app's design and development:
Key Findings | The low-fidelity prototypes provided my with several key findings that significantly influenced my app's design and development:
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Users expressed a strong desire for the ability to customize their habits and tracking options. This feedback guided the development of a robust customization feature in the app.
Users expressed a strong desire for the ability to customize their habits and tracking options. This feedback guided the development of a robust customization feature in the app.
Users expressed a strong desire for the ability to customize their habits and tracking options. This feedback guided the development of a robust customization feature in the app.
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I observed that users were engaged and enthusiastic about using the app, indicating its potential to inspire and motivate users in their wellness journeys.
I observed that users were engaged and enthusiastic about using the app, indicating its potential to inspire and motivate users in their wellness journeys.
I observed that users were engaged and enthusiastic about using the app, indicating its potential to inspire and motivate users in their wellness journeys.
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Users appreciated the simplicity and ease of navigation in my prototypes.
Users appreciated the simplicity and ease of navigation in my prototypes.
Users appreciated the simplicity and ease of navigation in my prototypes.
Typography & Color Scheme
Typography & Color Scheme
I created a mood board to represent the emotions I intended to express with the app and, decided on the color scheme using the mood board I created.
I created a mood board to represent the emotions I intended to express with the app and, decided on the color scheme using the mood board I created.
I created a mood board to represent the emotions I intended to express with the app and, decided on the color scheme using the mood board I created.
My design approach strikes a balance between playfulness and purpose. While the color scheme combines blue for trust and reliability with pink for warmth and positivity, the font clarity ensures users can interact with the app effortlessly. Together, they form a visually harmonious identity that resonates with the users' wellness journey.
My design approach strikes a balance between playfulness and purpose. While the color scheme combines blue for trust and reliability with pink for warmth and positivity, the font clarity ensures users can interact with the app effortlessly. Together, they form a visually harmonious identity that resonates with the users' wellness journey.
My design approach strikes a balance between playfulness and purpose. While the color scheme combines blue for trust and reliability with pink for warmth and positivity, the font clarity ensures users can interact with the app effortlessly. Together, they form a visually harmonious identity that resonates with the users' wellness journey.
Final Design
Final Design
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Thank you so much for your time for reviewing my portfolio :)
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