Coffee Recomendations

AI Generated Coffee Recomendations

Project Outcome:

Create App that uses AI

My Role: Lead Designer

Overview

Introduction

Caffeine is a widely consumed psychoactive compound found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, and various other products. Its effects on human health have been extensively studied, and research has explored the importance of getting the right amount of caffeine in a day.

HOW MUCH COFFEE ARE YOU DRINKING EACH DAY?

IS IT TOO MUCH? NOT ENOUGH?

DO YOU FIND YOURSELF REACHING FOR ANOTHER CUP HALFWAY THROUGH THE DAY?

Finding out how much you should be drinking each and every day could be simpler than you realize. Simply sync your smart watch data to the application and let the AI do the rest. If you’re not feeling coffee, how about tea? The AI takes your preferences for the drinks you prefer and offer recipes and step-by-step guides to try new options you have yet to discover.

NEED THAT MIDDAY PICK ME UP?
The AI can grab your data and recommend the amount of caffeine you need at that moment to not only help you focus your mind, but also so you don’t overdue it and ruin your sleep for the night to come.

Background Research

Consuming Caffeine: The Positives

COGNITIVE ENHANCEMENT AND ALERTNESS:
Caffeine is known for its stimulating effects on the central nervous system, leading to increased alertness and improved cognitive function. Moderate caffeine consumption can help individuals stay awake and concentrate better.

PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT:
Research suggests that caffeine can enhance physical and mental performance. Athletes often use caffeine as an ergogenic aid to improve endurance and strength during exercise.

MOOD AND WELL-BEING:
Some studies indicate that caffeine consumption may have positive effects on mood and reduce the risk of depression and suicide.

METABOLIC EFFECTS:
Caffeine can increase metabolic rate and fat oxidation, making it a common ingredient in weight loss supplements. However, its long-term effectiveness for weight management remains a subject of debate.

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Background Research

Consuming Caffeine: The Negatives

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH:
High caffeine intake may lead to a temporary increase in blood pressure, but it's generally considered safe for most people. However, individuals with certain heart conditions should limit caffeine intake.

SLEEP DISTURBANCES:
Consuming caffeine too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep quality and duration. It's essential to consider the timing of caffeine consumption to avoid sleep disturbances.

MOOD AND WELL-BEING:
Excessive caffeine intake can lead to anxiety and jitteriness in sensitive individuals.

ADDICTION AND TOLERANCE:
Regular caffeine consumption can lead to tolerance, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effects. Some individuals may develop caffeine dependence, experiencing withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit.

INDIVIDUAL VARIABILITY:
There is considerable variability in how people respond to caffeine due to genetic factors. Some individuals metabolize caffeine quickly, while others are more sensitive to its effects.

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Background Research

Consuming Caffeine: Summary

In conclusion, the importance of getting the right amount of caffeine in a day depends on individual factors, including tolerance, sensitivity, and health status. For most healthy adults, moderate caffeine consumption (usually around 200-400 mg per day) is considered safe and may provide some cognitive and performance benefits. However, it's crucial to be mindful of individual differences and potential side effects, such as sleep disturbances and anxiety, when determining the right amount of caffeine for your needs.

The Cycle

User Research and Data

User Caffeine Consumption

Summary of Data

Pinpointing the reasoning behind why people consume caffeine can be difficult and multifaceted. The direct numbers show that greater caffeine consumption as well as stress indicators have an effect on both the quality of sleep and the ability to fall asleep (let alone staying asleep). Reducing the amount of caffeine consumed, or even monitoring the amounts can help break the cycle of caffeine induced restlessness and improve overall wellbeing.

Stress

Sleep

Persona

How Might We

How Might We...

TRACK CAFFEINE INTAKE
Standardize amounts based on Milligrams and suggested serving size. Recommendations based on basic demographic: Age, Height, Weight.

MONITOR SLEEP QUALITY AND QUANTITY
Sync with existing smart watch applications Allow users to input data manually.

MONITOR STRESS LEVEL
Standardize basic Algorithm for Stress using existing smart watch data.

MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CAFFEINE CONSUMPTION
Selections for on hand coffee / tea / energy drinks Ask questions about current location, access to equipment, or time for nearby shops etc.

User Task Flows

Track Caffeine Intake

User Scenario 1:
User has set up the App and added their morning coffee to their favorites for ease of use. Needs to add their morning coffee to their caffeine intake for the day.

CLICK "+"

SELECT FROM FAVORITES

VERIFY INFORMATION IS CORRECT

BROUGHT BACK TO HOME SCREEN

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User Scenario 2:
User stopped at a new coffee shop on their way to work and purchased a coffee. Needs to add this cup of coffee to their caffeine intake for the day.

CLICK "+"

SELECT "STORE MADE"

SEARCH FOR STORE

SELECT COFFEE TYPE AND SIZE INFORMATION

VERIFY INFORMATION IS CORRECT

BROUGHT BACK TO HOME SCREEN

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Monitor Sleep and Stess

User Scenario 3:
User needs to see how their sleep quality was the night before.

SWIPE TO SLEEP TILE

CLICK ON SLEEP TILE

VIEW CURRENT DAY

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User Scenario 4:
User needs to see where their current stress level is and determine if caffeine would be recommended.

SWIPE TO STESS TILE

CLICK ON STESS TILE

VIEW CURRENT STESS TILE

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Make Recommendations for Caffeine Consumption

User Scenario 5:
User is just starting their day. They have not had their morning coffee yet. They are looking to figure out how much they should have based on their sleep data from the night before.

SELECT "NEED COFFEE?"

SELECT "AT HOME"

SELECT "COFFEE"

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RECIPES WILL BE DISPLAYED

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User Scenario 6:
User is out and about and feeling a little sluggish. They would like a recommendation on coffee places nearby and what they should order.

SELECT "NEED COFFEE?"

SELECT "ON THE GO"

SELECT "COFFEE SHOP"

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RECIPES WILL BE DISPLAYED

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Low-Fidelity Wire Frames

User Scenario 1

User Scenario 2

User Scenario 3 and 4

User Scenario 5

User Scenario 6

Initial User Testing

Adjustments Based on User Testing

Explanation

User tests indicated that adding an easy favoriting button to this screen for ease of use.
User test also indicated that changing the "+" to a "checkmark" would help differentiate starting over vs verifying that you are adding a drink. This change was applied to all verification screens

Initial User Testing

Adjustments Based on User Testing

Explanation

User tests indicated a need for internal navigation in the event of a selection error. This change was applied to all internal navigation pages.
User test also indicated a desire to easily select and add favorite locations on selection screen

Initial User Testing

Adjustments Based on User Testing

Explanation

Removed " Your Favorite" text and replaced it with the favorite Icon.
Added Recommendation and easy indication of how much caffeine this recommendation has as well as daily total.
Added section for adding or reducing number of espresso shots.

Initial User Testing

Adjustments Based on User Testing

Explanation

Added caffeine recommendation summary to sleep screen. This displays a sleep score, current caffeine total and a recommendation based on the two. This change was also applied to the "Stress" screen.
"Today" was changed to last night.

Moodboard

MoodBoard

Visual Styles

Applying Visual Styles

Applying Visual Styles

Applying Visual Styles

Applying Visual Styles

Final Prototype

Prototype