Overview

Mindfull is an app that helps you build a healthier relationship with food by encouraging mindfulness during meals, tracking emotions, and understanding eating habits. Users can upload meal photos, share emotions with emojis, discover articles, and explore recipes.

The Problem

With an overwhelming amount of information and apps related to food logging, users often struggle to maintain mindful eating habits. Most apps focus on calorie counting, which can feel impersonal and mechanical. Users also lack a social element that encourages them to share and feel connected to others in their food journey. Additionally, there’s no seamless way to track their progress or plan meals in a way that feels engaging and motivating.

The Solution

Mindfull redefines food logging by blending mindful eating with a social experience. Users can log meals through photos, descriptions, and emotions, adding a personal touch with emojis. A social feed encourages engagement through likes, comments, and recipe sharing, while an interactive calendar and progress tracker help users build a balanced, intentional relationship with food.

Research

Competitive Analysis

Competitors like YouAte, MyFitnessPal, and Noom focus on calorie tracking or rigid structures, lacking emotional tracking alongside meal entries. Few offer real-time social engagement or personalized progress features, which are key for fostering long-term balance and healthy eating habits.

User Persona

I conducted a user interview with Vivian Le, a 21-year-old UX designer, who is focused on adopting healthier eating habits despite her busy schedule. She expressed the need for a simple, efficient way to track meals and emotions. Her feedback will help inform the design of an app that supports users in maintaining balance and mindfulness while navigating their hectic lives.

Empathy Map

The empathy map for Vivian provides a comprehensive view of her experience using Mindfull, focusing on her needs and emotions as she balances her busy career with healthier eating habits. It highlights her desire for simplicity, efficiency, and emotional insight in meal tracking.

Low-Fidelity Sketches

Flow Chart

Mindfull flow chart outlines the user journey, starting with the login/sign-up process. Users then navigate to the home screen with the “Explore” feed to view community posts. They can access the “My Meals” section to review or create new meal entries, use the interactive calendar for scheduling, and track progress via personalized stats. There are engagement features like saving recipes and interacting with posts to round out the experience.

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