#WHATIEATINADAY : A visual analysis of health apps with food diary: LifeSum and MyFitnessPal
Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Centering the human as a design strategy fosters practical and satisfying solutions. Popular calorie-counting apps can be problematic for people with eating disorders. Despite a high user base being people with eating disorders, these apps do not cater to their needs. This study examines how graphic design in health apps affects those with eating disorders. The aim is to shed light on representation within their apps with the goal of achieving a more inclusive design. This study is based on qualitative research to understand the apps’ design and visual communication. Through a semiotic analysis, a lack of diverse representation have been found which are confirming previous research findings. It concludes that graphic design has a significant role on the impact of user perception. Future research is needed to improve app design and communication strategies for people who suffer with eating disorders.
Author: To, Emmily
Language: English
Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7025278599