A Spring 2019 DLab Case Study
When deciding what to eat, the majority of young adults choose the most convenient, tasty, and affordable option, which is likely not the most nutritious.
The Resources For Mindful Eating team understood that mindful and healthy eating is important to one’s lifestyle. Initially they defined their demographic as young adults, but after deeper inspection of the problem at hand, the Design Lab team found that their problem applied to more than just one user group. The demographic was ultimately defined as college students and millennials. The team also understood that young adults are at a time in their lives in which healthy eating is crucial – metabolism is slowing, but it’s never too late to form good eating habits.
Through vigorous ideation and deliberation, they decided to create a beginner-level cooking class and take-home resource guide for college students and millennials. The team designed a cooking class after they found that both growth and learning flourishes in a community setting. They implemented their final product in May 2019, and hope for a lasting impact on the eating habits and attitudes of young adults who attend the class.
Design Team: Bebe B., Grace K., Josh B., Nate M., Zoe H.
