Designförslag för en hälsosam viktförändring : En designorienterad studie för hur viktförändringsapplikationer kan designas för att inte upplevas negativt triggande

Sammanfattning: Weight change applications have become increasingly common tools for managing various types of weight changes. Weight change applications were initially designed to support individuals undergoing weight changes, but over time, the applications have proven to be problematic as their use can lead to negative emotions. Common features that can trigger users include numerical data, constant reminders and competition. The purpose of the study is to gain knowledge on how weight change applications can support users in achieving a healthy weight change and gain insights into how the tool can be designed to avoid negative triggering experiences. In a design-oriented study, design proposals were developed based on identified literature. These design proposals formed the basis for a prototype that was evaluated through co-design workshops, and subsequently, the design proposals were revised. The study resulted in five design proposals on how weight change applications can be designed to promote a healthy weight change, focusing on data visualization, color choices, feedback, data input, and social interaction.