FAll 2024
Research Poster
Heuristic Evaluation of Lose It! Calorie Counter App
Adopting a healthier lifestyle requires effective calorie monitoring and nutritional balance, particularly given the rise of lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders. Modern fast-paced living makes tracking calorie intake essential for better health management.
Lose It! Calorie Counter is a digital solution designed to support weight management by helping users understand their calorie needs and customize their intake based on their lifestyle. By integrating user profile details—such as lifestyle habits, goal weight, and timeline—the platform personalizes recommendations, fostering healthy habits and guiding users toward optimized weight goals. Using an intuitive algorithm, the app tracks key elements of weight management and provides users with actionable insights, enabling them to meet their milestones effectively.
To evaluate the effectiveness and user experience of the Lose It! platform, HITLAB conducted a heuristic analysis focusing on critical design and usability elements, including interface design, navigation intuitiveness, terminology clarity, and error handling. The analysis highlighted the platform’s strengths while identifying areas for improvement.
Based on the findings, targeted recommendations were developed to enhance user guidance, address usability challenges, and optimize data organization. These improvements aim to refine the overall user experience, ensuring seamless interaction with the platform and maximizing its utility in promoting sustainable weight management.