Date
December 2024
Project Type
App Redesign
What I Do?
UX Research, App Design, Feature Integration
Dine Wise is an app built for students to make finding affordable, nearby meals simple and stress-free, so they can spend less time worrying about food and more time focusing on what matters.
UX RESEARCH
PROTOTYPING
USER FLOW
MAPPING
WIREFRAME
DESIGN
Students are often juggling tight budgets, busy schedules, and specific dietary needs, which can make finding a good meal more stressful than it should be.
I focused on improving the navigation and adding new feature which is the personal meal planner to help students plan meals, find deals, and navigate the app without frustration.
The original app had two major problems:
1. Lack of personalization – students couldn't plan their meals according to their dietary preferences that will fit through their lifestyle
2. Poor navigation – the previous dinewise app has a confusing navigation that led users to difficulty to get around.
While other competitors like Eatigo and Meal Mentor offered basic discounts, but none were built with students in mind. What students needed was an experience tailored to how they live, eat, and budget.
To tackle these issues, I started by gathering feedback from my classmates and peers who represented as the target audience.
From there, I then used Figma to sketch out low-fidelity wireframes, added and optimize the app’s layout to improve its navigation, and introduce the new feature
The biggest shift started with rethinking navigation. I introduced a bottom nav bar with five clear sections: Home, Explore, Meal Planner, Bookmarks, and My Deals.
This gave the app structure, clarity, and a familiar flow students are used to.
The second game-changer was the Personal Meal Planner. It lets users set dietary preferences and plan meals. Simple idea, but high impact as it turned Dine Wise from a basic discount app into students that could actually rely on every day.
The redesigned Dine Wise app includes several standout features that make it a better fit for students. The Personal Meal Planner allows users to tailor their dining options to their dietary needs, while the deal tracking system helps them keep tabs on multiple discounts across food outlets.
A streamlined bottom navigation bar ensures quick access to essential sections, and customizable dietary filters provide personalized meal suggestions. Together, these features create a seamless and engaging experience that truly caters to the unique needs of students looking for affordable dining options.
The final prototype is built around usability, clarity, and function. Students can now browse food options based on their actual needs, not just what’s nearby. It’s more than a discount app instead it’s a daily tool that helps them eat smarter and save money.
