About Glucomood

Glucomood is a mobile application designed to help users effectively manage their blood glucose levels.

AIM : To design a user-friendly mobile application that helps individuals in the UK, aged 25 to 65, manage their blood glucose levels effectively, accommodating a range of needs from diabetes care to dieting and sugar intake reduction.

Tool : Figma, Framer, Miro
Duration : 2024.
Contriutions : Research , Interview, UX/UI design
Team : solo project

Empathize

USER RESEARCH & LITERATURE REVIEW

The participants targeted for this project are individuals living in the UK who are interested in managing their blood sugar levels. This includes people with diagnosed diabetes, those in the prediabetic stage, and individuals interested in dieting. The participant group also encompasses people who are keen on exercise and those aiming to reduce their sugar intake

Some of the questions I asked in interviews and surveys were:

  • How do you manage your blood glucose?"

  • Do you use a patch or needles?

  • How often do you test?

  • Do you use an app to view analysis reports related to blood glucose tracking?

DEFINE

Persona & Narrative Scenario
: This is the persona profile for Brooke Cagie, a 32-year-old female accountant from London who integrates her diabetes management seamlessly into her busy lifestyle by using a Bluetooth glucose sensor

Empathy Map & Affinity mapping
: I have completed an affinity mapping session targeting people, which included various elements such as content related to healthcare management apps, conditions for taking medication, methods for tracking blood glucose, logs of interests and questions, tracking and management of mood data, as well as data analysis and notifications. Through this process, we were able to gain insights.

POV
: Using the Point of View approach, we identified the user's needs and insights, and through the 4WHAT and 5WHY methods, we captured the user's needs effectively.

Customer Journey
: Both maps provide a structured view of each persona’s interaction with the app, from initial discovery to potential advocacy, aligning their experiences with strategic opportunities for the app to meet their needs. These maps are crucial for understanding the user experience at every touchpoint, identifying emotional highs and lows, and pinpointing opportunities for improvement. This analysis helps in tailoring the app to better suit the needs of users like Brooke and Emily, ensuring it provides valuable support in their diabetes management.

Ideate

HMW Question & Rapid Idea generation & Crazy8
: Using the "How Might We" (HMW) questions, rapid ideation, and the Crazy 8s technique, I generated a diverse range of creative solutions to address user needs. These ideation methods led to the development of innovative features and improvements, enhancing user engagement and overall app functionality tailored to the specific requirements and challenges identified during the user research phase.

Prototype

Wireframe

Hi-fi Prototype

Reflections

  • Generally positive feedback on the clean and simple design of the interface

  • Participants appreciated the streamlined layout and intuitive navigation

  • Design worked well to minimize cognitive load and enhance overall user experience

    Consistent feedback suggested the need to include doctor's suggestions in the app

  • Users wanted personalized advice or recommendations from healthcare professionals

  • Addition of expert guidance seen as valuable for personalization and usability of the app