Problem Statement
Users often struggle with maintaining adequate hydration throughout the day due to busy schedules and forgetfulness. 
The current solutions lack effective reminders, personalization, and seamless tracking features, leading to inconsistent usage and frustration.
Goal
The goal of this project was to create a user-friendly mobile app that encourages consistent hydration while providing a visually engaging and efficient interface.
Solution
The solution for the HydroTrack Smart Water Bottle project was to create a user-friendly app integrated with the bottle, enabling users to track their water intake effortlessly. The app featured customizable flavor options to enhance hydration experience. Additionally, it provided reminders, hydration goals, and real-time tracking to encourage users to stay hydrated and improve their overall wellness.
Design role Audience Tools
UX Designer
UX Researcher
UI Designer
The Smart Water Bottle Users
Figma
Figjam
Canva
MS Office
Discover
SWOT
Analysis
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Strengths: Appeals to health-conscious users who want to improve their hydration habits.
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Weaknesses: The cost of smart water bottles may be significantly higher than regular ones, limiting accessibility.
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Opportunities: Collaborating with fitness brands, gyms or health apps to create bundled services and offers.
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Threats: Increasing competition from other smart water bottle brands or multifunctional health devices.
Research & Interview
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Criteria: Adults, 18 and up.
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The research aimed to uncover user behaviors, preferences, and pain points related to hydration and the use of health-related apps. The focus was on understanding why users struggle with hydration and how a digital solution could address these challenges.
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Conducted 3 one-on-one interviews with individuals who actively track their hydration and others who find it challenging. The interviews helped uncover motivations, habits and obstacles.
Affinity
Mapping
Used to group common feedback and ideas, highlighting core needs such as:
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Every respondent wanted hydration reminders that feel natural and not intrusive.
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Users valued a fun, interactive way to track hydration to keep them engaged over time.
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Customization options like flavor and bottle personalization were key motivators for some users.
Persona
I used the information from interviews to create a persona named Robert.
A smart water bottle helps him track his hydration effortlessly, supporting his health goals.
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Define
User Stories
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"My daily tasks and job often occupy me and I forget to drink a water."
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"It's a great idea! I think flavors should be simple and available for everybody."
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"My smartwatch is very help for me when my phone is not next to me."
User Flow
By mapping and refining these flows, the app minimizes friction, encourages consistent use and ensures users can achieve their hydration goals without confusion or frustration. Each flow emphasizes simplicity, personalization and usability.
Wireframe I
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Lo-Fi Wireframes: Designed to map out the core features such as hydration tracking, flavor selection and reminders.
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Mid-Fi Wireframes: Added more details, such as standardized spacing and basic typography. Incorporated navigation patterns like tools bar for easy access to Home, Social Media sharing, Insights and Profile.
Usability
Testing I
Wireframe II
Users emphasized the importance of accurate and easy-to-read hydration tracking, suggesting visual indicators such as progress bars or daily goal trackers to enhance usability.
Users expressed the need for a streamlined interface with clear labels, logical flows, and minimal steps to access key features like water intake history or reminder settings.
Develop
Branding
The branding guide was an essential document created to ensure a cohesive and consistent visual identity across The HydroTrack Water Bottle app. It emphasized clarity, approachability and modern aesthetics to appeal to a diverse audience.
Imagery guidelines were created to showcase the sleek and modern design of the HydroTrack Smart Water Bottle, highlighting its innovative features and user-centric functionality. The visuals emphasize a clean, minimalistic aesthetic with vibrant accents to reflect hydration and wellness. This style guide ensures consistency across all marketing materials, from app interfaces to promotional content, reinforcing the brand's commitment to health and innovation.
Deliver
Usability
Testing II
After implementing the feedback from the first usability test, the second round of usability testing was conducted to validate the effectiveness of the updates. The focus was on ensuring that the changes made to the HydroTrack Smart Water Bottle app enhanced user satisfaction, improved navigation and offered a more intuitive experience.
Feedback Highlights:
"The progress bar is a great addition. I can quickly see how close I am to my goal without digging through the app."
"The flavor customization feature is easy to find now, and the process feels quicker."
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Functioning Prototype
A functioning prototype was created to simulate The HydroTrack Smart Water Bottle app's core features, such as hydration tracking, flavor selection, goal setting, and insights. It provided an interactive experience with clickable navigation, dynamic feedback and smooth transitions between screens.
Conclusion
The HydroTrack Smart Water Bottle app project was a fulfilling opportunity to blend technology with health and wellness. By focusing on user needs and feedback, we developed a solution that not only encourages hydration but also adds a personalized and enjoyable touch to daily routines. The simplicity of the interface, paired with engaging features like flavor customization and hydration analytics, ensures the app stands out in a competitive market.