Daily Doodle
Daily Doodle
An Apple Watch app designed to ignite daily creativity and connect with loved ones
TEAM
TIMELINE
TOOLS
SKILLS
Photoshop
PROJECT TASK
PROJECT GOAL
4 weeks, 2023
Solo Project
Market Research
Figma
Interaction Design
Illustrator
Design an original Apple Watch application that adheres to WatchOS design guidelines.
Create an app that empowers users to make informed decisions regarding their daily food choices.
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RESULTS
The final application, OxaCalc, enables users to calculate the oxalate content of various ingredients, determine the total oxalate content of a meal, and take control of their kidney health.
Daily Doodle
2023 | Original Apple Watch Design
Project Overview
I designed this application to be utilized as a dietary management tool for individuals prone to creating calcium oxalate kidney stones. Approximately 10% of the population is affected by kidney stones and 70% experience stone recurrences. So, understanding how to manage oxalate content in diet is crucial for stone prevention. OxaCalc addresses such dietary restrictions by providing a user-friendly application that enables users to calculate oxalate levels in various ingredients and assess the total oxalate content of their meals. The final design empowers individuals to make informed dietary decisions while exploring a diverse range of meal options.
Team: Solo Project
Timeline: Fall 2023, 6 weeks
Tools: Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop
Disciplines: Market Research, Interaction Design
Initial Research
Did you know kidney Stone disease affects 1 in 11 persons? The most common type of kidney stone is the calcium oxalate stone. Oxalates are natural compounds found in vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains. They bind to calcium minerals in the kidney to form kidney stones. High oxalate foods are common in a variety of cuisines. Some examples include kale, spinach, soy products, almonds, black tea, and chocolate.
“People with calcium oxalate stones may feel limited by the low oxalate food options available”
I developed this statement to specify my target users and clarify the intentions behind my design solutions. My application’s target users are people who maintain low oxalate diets to aid in preventing further calcium oxalate stone formation.
Problem Statement
Contextual Inquiry Research
I implemented the contextual inquiry method to build a deeper understanding of my target user’s needs.
I surveyed two individuals with reoccurring calcium oxalate stones to understand the challenges of maintaining a low oxalate diet.
Empathy Map
After completing my contextual inquiries, I plotted my research findings on an empathy map to highlight trends in my research and clarify my user’s needs.
Impact Effort Matrix
I used the impact/effort matrix to plan and prioritize original features and content for my application design. Conducting my research and analysis allowed me to identify and expand on my goal for this project: to create an app with a streamlined task flow that provides a medical tool for my target users.
OxaCalc →
Design Process
My research helped me to clarify OxaCalc’s main task, target users, and the design’s taskflow.
Wireframe Sketches
I began the design process by sketching wireframes to map out the screens outlined in OxaCalc’s task flow.
Key Design Features
Based on insights from my user research, I made two key design decisions to better support users: the swipeable card system and the unit conversion feature.
Final Screen Designs
