Overview
LunaFlow is a wellness app supporting menstruating individuals with personalized exercise routines and wellness tips aligned to their cycle. Built-in under 24 hours at WiCHacks ’24, it won “Best Accessible UI” and “Fan Favorite” for its inclusive, user-centric design featuring AR and AI-driven recommendations.
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Timeline
2nd and 3rd March 2024
Responsibilities
User Research, UX Design, prototyping.
Deliverables
Prototype, Presentation
Project Type
Group Project
Project Focus
Based on a True Story 😎
The inspiration behind creating LunaFlow stemmed from recognizing the significant gap in the fitness app market concerning menstrual health and inclusivity. We observed that many existing fitness apps overlooked the unique needs and experiences of individuals who menstruate or experience menstrual cycle-related changes. This realization sparked the idea to develop an app that not only caters to these specific needs but also promotes empowerment, inclusivity, and holistic wellness.
Functionality
The app prioritizes holistic wellness by offering tailored exercise routines and wellness tips that align with the different phases of the menstrual cycle. It encourages users to prioritize self-care, fitness, and overall well-being throughout their cycle by leveraging new-age technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Process
We brainstormed the idea through several iterations to find the best and most realistic combination of features to execute in less than 24 hours.
We designed the app using Figma.
Walkthrough of the process…
Initial Spark!
Our initial idea was to cater to the needs of disabled individuals by creating an inclusive and accessible fitness app.
The Decision
During our ideation, we envisioned a wide scope of the application and were excited to see the app through completion. However, owing to the time constraints, we had to boil the scope down to one of the problems that all of us deeply resonated with - which was working our during our menstrual cycles.
Research
We conducted secondary desk research only to discover that this was lacking in existing applications.
Finally!!!
We utilized over 10 hours of our hackathon time in the research and design of that app. However, it did not turn out how we envisioned it because it was still too broad and sensitive to address in under 24 hours.
Achievement
We’re incredibly proud of submitting this project, especially after nearly giving up when our initial design idea didn’t work out. Despite the setback, we pushed through and found a workaround in under three hours, allowing us to create something we’re excited to demo!
Designs
Users can enter their details, including preferred pronouns, fitness goal, fitness level, and workout location.
Users can enter their period dates, and the app provides a personalized workout plan based on their menstrual cycle.
There is a feature in the app that detects the posture of the user doing the exercise, and it corrects the user’s posture.
The app also provides
AI-generated tips for users, offering personalized feedback based on their performance.
Aurora is a virtual assistant designed to help users with tailored workout plans and guidance.
Reflection
I initially wondered what could be accomplished in such a short time, but with a clear idea and a solid plan, everything felt achievable. This experience taught me the importance of refining broad ideas to align with time constraints.
I also learned how to effectively manage stress and time constraints while staying focused and composed under pressure.
