TRIP PLANNER
Web Application
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Project Type
AI-Native, Claude Code, UAT, UI/UX, User Research
Team
Daniel Yeo
Year
2026
Problem Statement
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Goals & Objectives
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Target Audience
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Background Research
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Behavioural Psychology & Motivation in Fitness
Research in exercise psychology, specifically Self-Determination Theory, suggests that motivation is driven by the core needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Evidence highlights that providing supportive feedback and encouraging gradual habit formation are essential for reducing intimidation and fostering long-term adherence to fitness behaviours.
Deci, Edward L., and Richard M. Ryan. Self-Determination Theory: Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation, Development, and Wellness. Guilford, 2017.
Rhodes, R. E., and L. Dickau. “Experimental Evidence for the Intention–Behavior Relationship in the Physical Activity Domain: A Meta-Analysis.” Health Psychology, vol. 31, no. 6, 2012, pp. 724-727.
AI in Personalised Fitness & Nutrition
The application of artificial intelligence enables highly personalised fitness experiences through adaptive workout and nutritional planning. However, studies emphasise that user trust is heavily dependent on "explainability," requiring systems to offer clear rationales for their real-time adjustments to ensure users feel informed and motivated.
Johnson, W., et al. “Artificial Intelligence in Nutrition: A Scoping Review.” BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, vol. 3, no. 2, 2020.
Esteva, A., et al. “A Guide to Deep Learning in Healthcare.” Nature Medicine, vol. 25, 2019, pp. 24-29.
Competitive Audit
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LiftOff
LiftOff focuses on social motivation and performance hierarchy. While it excels at retaining "hardcore" users, its structure presents significant barriers for beginners.
Where it succeeds:
Gamification
The app uses gamification to turn gym progress into a journey. By earning ranks and customizing profiles with titles and icons, users feel a sense of identity and achievement. The "slacking" notifications provide a layer of external accountability that can help users stick to a routine.
Where it fails:
"Comparison" Trap
Public leaderboards can lead to ego lifting, where beginners risk injury to climb ranks. This creates an environment of "performance anxiety" rather than personal growth.
UX Friction
A messy UI and inconsistent exercise lists create cognitive overload. If a user is already nervous about being in the gym, a confusing app makes them feel even more out of place.
Screenshots from LiftOff
MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is the industry standard for nutritional tracking but struggles to provide a cohesive or welcoming experience for physical gym activity.
Where it succeeds:
Goal Setting
It excels at goal setting. Allowing users to define specific expectations for their fitness journey provides a roadmap, which can lower the initial anxiety of "not having a plan."
Massive Database
The massive food database provides a sense of control over one's health outside of the gym walls. "If it’s a food, it’s probably in there."
Where it fails:
Information Paywalls
By locking crucial nutritional data and insights behind a paywall, the app creates a "knowledge hierarchy." Beginners who cannot afford the premium tier are left with incomplete data, making the fitness journey feel more daunting and exclusive.
Inaccurate Data
Due to the inconsistency in submitted data, users are often forced to cross-reference websites and manually input nutritional numbers. This process is exhausting and unsustainable, leading to user burnout and eventual abandonment of the app.
Screenshots from LiftOff
User Research
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"I rely on friends to manage my "gymtimidation", as I often feel self-conscious and overwhelmed by the lack of inclusive, female-friendly guidance. I am looking for a supportive tool that offers clear tutorials and simple nutrition advice to help me turn my post-work fatigue into a confident, consistent habit."
25, Full-Time Business Professional
Currently using LiftOff
"While I value science-based training, I find the manual effort of tracking nutrition and navigating crowded gyms an exhausting barrier to my consistency. I am looking for an automated, AI-driven solution that removes the administrative burden from my fitness journey, allowing me to focus on my performance rather than data entry."
24, University Student
Used MyFitnessPal previously
Pain Points
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‘Gymtimidation’ 🫣
Beginners often feel isolated and fear being judged by more experienced gym-goers, leading to a heavy reliance on workout partners. Without social support, this intimidation frequently results in avoided sessions or a refusal to try new equipment.
Knowledge Gaps ❓
A significant lack of beginner-friendly instruction leaves users feeling uncertain about exercise form and the safety of supplements. Many existing resources also feel overly male-centric, failing to provide the inclusive, accessible guidance newcomers actually need.
Administrative Burden 📝
Manual tracking of nutrition and workouts is perceived as an exhausting, time-consuming task that is difficult to sustain after a long workday. This administrative burden often leads to "tracking fatigue," causing users to abandon their digital tools and fitness goals entirely.
Lack of Adaptability 🕒
Static fitness plans fail to account for real-world constraints like post-work exhaustion or overcrowded gym floors during peak hours. Without this personal and environmental flexibility, users struggle to stay consistent and turn their efforts into lasting habits.
Persona
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Patricia Lee
Challenge Statement
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The Solution
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Features
AI-Powered "No-Guess" Nutrition & Meal Logger
A simplified meal logger that uses AI to verify data accuracy, removing the "manual labor" of cross-referencing conflicting entries while avoiding over-complicated technical jargon.
Features
Equipment Visual Guides
Beyond simple form images, these step-by-step explanations show users how to adjust machines and navigate the gym layout without fear of looking "lost."
Features
Smart Swap Suggestions
An AI feature that suggests alternative exercises if a machine is busy or intimidating, ensuring the user never feels "stuck" or exposed in a crowded space.
User Testing
To better understand and facilitate the usage of the application, a shadow user testing was conducted to observe the user in their naturality.
Reflection
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