RONI LAVNER
CholesterEase
Build a plan that focuses on lifestyle changes and powerful tips in order to improve cholesterol levels and overall health
User research
High / low - fi prototyping
UI/ Interaction Design
Information Architecture
CholesterEase is a comprehensive mobile application designed to empower users in managing and lowering their cholesterol levels through personalised guidance and actionable insights.
The app is dedicated to promoting heart health by providing users with a user-friendly interface and a range of features focused on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments.
My Role
UX/UI Designer
Tools
AdobeXD, Adobe Illustrator, Miro
Problem Statement
High cholesterol is a prevalent health concern, and many individuals struggle to understand and implement effective strategies to lower their cholesterol levels.
There is a need for a user-centric mobile application that combines educational resources, personalised recommendations, and tracking functionalities to guide users in their journey towards achieving healthier cholesterol levels
Product Vision
Users should be able to clearly understand what their cholesterol levels means and how it could affect their future health and wellbeing
Users should be able to build a plan that focuses on lifestyle changes and tips in order to improve their cholesterol levels and overall health
Users will be able to understand how their actions positively affect change
User Research & Analysis
interviews and surveys were conducted with individuals dealing with high cholesterol to understand their challenges, needs, and preferences.
The research approach involved a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods.
Interviews and surveys provided valuable insights into user behaviours, challenges, and preferences related to managing cholesterol.
The findings highlighted the need for a personalised and educational approach, with users expressing a desire for clear guidance on nutrition and exercise tailored to their individual health profiles.
I also researched medical and nutritional literature to ensure accurate and up-to-date information;
understanding the different types of cholesterol and learning how to read test results may be confusing to some people, and the amount of information found online could be quite overwhelming.
Different countries use different measuring units and values when it comes to total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
CholesterEase app will present information according to the Better Health Channel, powered by the Department of Health of Victoria, Australia, and by using millimole per litre (mmol/l) measure.
“It’s always in the back of my mind, but I don’t act on it unless I get a scare from a test”.
-P3
Ideation and Conceptualisation
I brainstormed and ideated on features that address user pain points, including personalised meal plans, exercise routines, educational content, and progress tracking.
A user flow was created to guide the design process and ensure a user-centric approach.
Users can navigate seamlessly between sections from the home screen
Each section provide clear paths for input (such as tracking progress, completing exercises) and access to more information
The progress section acts as a central hub for tracking achievements and setting goals.
The home page could be personalised depending on the user preferences.
This user flow ensures a user-centric approach, allowing users to easily navigate and engage with the different features, promoting a holistic and personalised approach to cholesterol management and heart health.
The flow encourages regular interaction, education, and progress tracking, for a positive and empowering user experience.
Wireframes & Prototype
I created low-fidelity wireframes to outline the app's structure and user flow. Wireframes were a helpful guide to follow when working on the high-fidelity prototype.
UI Design
Takeaways & Improvements
CholesterEase was created for users who are dealing with high cholesterol, which often includes individuals of older age. There might be a need to further simplify the user interface, or to add features that could offer better usability and accessibility options.
Further understanding the challenges of incorporating medical information from several sources into one app; the videos, articles and in-app information should all be supported by the Australian Department of Health.
The engagement of users with their daily tasks should be more fun and motivating, in order to help them achieve their daily goals and to maintain their new healthy routine.