Solution
Creating a platform that supports the process of nutrition counseling, connecting dietitians with patients and providing tools for coping and adapting to a new lifestyle.
The Israeli healthcare system lacks adequate guidance and sufficient resources available for patients with chronic illnesses in need of dietary adjustments.
Problem Space
Goodbye printed pages
A personalized menu for a patient at the Kallit health fund
Patients reported facing many difficulties, especially at the start of the dietary change process. The focus was to equip patients with the necessary tools, knowledge, and support to facilitate an easy transition to their new lifestyle.
Ideation
The study methods used were observations, interviews, and a questionnaire. Phase one focused on nutrition adjustment methods at Ichilov Hospital and Clalit Health Fund, as well as consulting with an independent nutritionist. Phase two aimed towards comprehending patients' daily experiences with dietary restrictions and their relationship with support systems.
Research
Design Process
Market research
Competitive research
Interviewing nutrition professionals
User interview
User persona
Research
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User flow
Wireframes
UI design
Design
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How-Might-We Questions
Product main features
Application map
Strategy
2
Mid-Fidelity Prototype
Prototype
4
The Israeli healthcare system lacks adequate guidance and sufficient resources available for patients with chronic illnesses in need of dietary adjustments.
The Problem Space
Solution
Creating a platform that supports the process of nutrition counseling, connecting dietitians with patients and providing tools for coping and adapting to a new lifestyle.
Full prototype
I researched health and fitness apps, as well as nutrition apps for those with medical conditions. It is important to conduct research on companies that lead the market in personalized nutrition platforms. By studying their solutions to similar problems, I can gain valuable insights into their strengths and weaknesses. These insights will help me identify any gaps in features that Taam Eisy may be able to address.
Competitive Research
Lifesum
Strength
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Weeknesses
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Cara care
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Competitive Research
Strength
1. Professional Guidance
2. receive guidance and support remotely, making it convenient for consultations and adjustments to their nutritional plans.
3. Nutritional Analysis: The app offers detailed nutritional analysis, allowing clients to track their daily food intake and gain insights into their nutritional habits.
4. Appointment Tracking
Weeknesses
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Most respondents weren't given tools by the healthcare system to integrate their new diet with their lifestyle.
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Poor nutrition adherence in patients is often caused by limited dietary choices, leading to a lack of motivation to cook and boredom from eating the same foods.
Main findings
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The patient receives the personalized menu on a printed page or through an e-mail message.
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There is almost no contact between the patient and the nutritionist outside of meetings when using public healthcare.
A personalized menu for a patient at the Kallit health fund
TA'AM ISHI
What has been the biggest challenge for you since changing your diet?"
Highlights from questionnaires
I had to give up many foods that I liked and have limited variety in my diet.
Gluten and lactose sensitivity
I am struggling with a lack of motivation to follow my diet plan.
High cholesterol
The food I am allowed to eat does not have any flavor and is quite tasteless.
Heart failure
Apps features
Nutrition diary and product scanner
Adding a meal is easy - simply enter meal details and quantities and the app will recognize the ingredients. Additionally, the scanner suggests healthy alternatives more suitable for the user's medical condition.
Tailored dietary tips
Expanding a patient's dietary options provides a sense of security and variety in correctly choosing the foods that are suitable for their medical condition.
Tools: Google forms, Figma, Miro, Photoshop, Illustrator
Project Scope: Graduating Thesis Project
Duration: One semester
Team: Self-directed, with feedback from the mentor
Role: Concept, Theoretical research, Competitive analysis, User surveys and one-on-one interviews, Personas, Prototype, Visual identity
Empowering individuals managing chronic diseases with restrictive diets, Ta'am Ishi transforms limitations into possibilities by creating healthy, satisfying meal alternatives. Its design is geared towards rediscovering the joy of food.
Personalized digital menu
Redesigned, digital menus replace printouts and emails. The "new combination" button creates a sense of diversity and introduces an element of playfulness and lightness to a challenging shift in lifestyle.
