FitTech: Design Health Promotion with Mobile Apps

This study explores the development of a mobile app to promote health and fitness among students and working professionals. Utilizing the Design Thinking Process, it aims to enhance health technology and equip users with tools for healthier lifestyles. Through empathy, problem definition, ideation,...

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Main Authors: Sookhanaphibarn, Termpetch, Sookhanaphibarn, Soontaree, Chaotragool, Wansiri, Kasemjit, Napaorn
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Consumer electronics
Design Thinking
Exercise
Health Promotion
Iterative methods
Mobile Application
Mobile applications
Prototypes
Rendering (computer graphics)
Testing
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Summary:This study explores the development of a mobile app to promote health and fitness among students and working professionals. Utilizing the Design Thinking Process, it aims to enhance health technology and equip users with tools for healthier lifestyles. Through empathy, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, and prototype testing resulted in enhancements, rendering the app more user-friendly. Findings identified areas for improvement in eating, sleeping, and exercising categories. Prototype testing resulted in enhancements, rendering the app more user-friendly. While strengths include a user-centric approach and comprehensive solutions, further testing is required for optimal functionality. Overall, the study underscores the significance of iterative design processes in crafting effective health promotion apps tailored to users' needs and preferences.
ISSN:2693-0854
DOI:10.1109/GCCE62371.2024.10760405