Nourished App Design

UI + UX Design

Product Design

Concept Generation

Using a Crazy 8s approach, eight concepts were generated to build community among gluten-free college students, focusing on connection, support, and shared knowledge.

Journey Mapping

Journey mapping highlights key actions, emotions, and pain points, helping create a simpler and more supportive experience.

User Task Flow

Maps the journey from onboarding and preferences to food swaps, tips, and community, creating a clear and intuitive experience.

Sketches + Lo-Fi Wireframes

Early sketches and lo-fi wireframes helped shape Nourished’s layout, user flow, and key features.

Concept
Nourished is a mobile app designed to support newly diagnosed gluten-free college students as they adjust to a new diet and lifestyle. The app combines personalized food alternatives, campus dining resources, tips, and shared community experiences to reduce feelings of isolation and make navigating gluten-free options feel simpler and more approachable.

Objective
The goal of this project was to create an intuitive, participatory experience that connects gluten-free students through shared knowledge and resources. A swipe-based system helps users discover alternatives to familiar foods, save favorites, explore dining options, and access community tips, creating a supportive experience that builds confidence and connection.

The problem?

College students newly diagnosed with celiac disease often feel overwhelmed, anxious, and isolated. Finding safe foods, navigating dining halls and restaurants, and replacing favorite foods can make the transition even more stressful.

The solution? Nourished!

Nourished is a mobile app designed to make gluten-free living simpler and less isolating for college students. Food swaps, campus resources, tips, and community support help students confidently discover what they can eat.

Research + How Might We

Research into newly diagnosed gluten-free college students revealed emotional, social, and practical challenges, including isolation, anxiety, and difficulty navigating food options. These findings highlighted the need for connection, shared knowledge, and community support.

Mood Board

Natural tones, organic forms, and modern typography create a clean, calm, and approachable visual direction that reflects Nourished’s focus on health, trust, and simplicity.

Visual Design System

Consistent typography, color, iconography, and UI components create a calm, approachable experience, while clear navigation and imagery ensure usability across the app.

Wordmark

Final Prototype

The final Figma prototype brings Nourished to life through a cohesive visual system and thoughtful design decisions focused on community, connection, and making gluten-free living easier.

Final Deliverables: Screens

Final screens were developed from research, journey mapping, and task flows, translating key user needs and pain points into thoughtful design decisions.