WellU
Fitness and Nutrition Application
WellU is your all-in-one fitness and nutrition app made for college students. Track your goals, fuel your body, and stay on top of your wellness journey.
According to the Western Washington University Counseling and Wellness Center
Over a third of students reported feeling so depressed they could not function, while 60% experienced overwhelming anxiety and feelings of loneliness.
Source: Western Washington University | Counseling and Wellness Center, 2017
The region's long winter days with constant rain and little to no sunlight likely contribute to these challenges.
Source: Western Washington University | Counseling and Wellness Center, 2017
To support students' mental and physical well-being during these peak winter months, we could offer food recipes, simple workout routines, and guidance on beneficial supplements and vitamins through our app to help them maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Decrease in
Nutrition and Fitness
Factors
Sedentary work environment
Lack of motivation
Busy lifestyle
Limited access to resources
Inconsistent routine
Overwhelming schedules
Outcomes
Low energy level
Minimal social engagement
Poor time management
Weak immune system
Decrease in productivity
Additional health problems
Freshman 15
The term “Freshman 15“ is an expression commonly used in the United States and Canada to refer to weight gain during a student’s first year in college.
Although the 15 refers to a 15lb (6.8kg) weight gain, the expression can apply to weight gain in general. in Australia and New Zealand, it is sometimes referred to as “First Year Fatties“, “Fresher Spread”, “Fresher Five“, the latter referring to gain of 5kg (11lb).
Increased Alcohol intake
Consumption of fat and carbohydrate-rich foods
Home sick and increased workload stress
Causes
Decreased level of exercise
Decrease in Nutrition due to availability and budget
Vitamin and Mineral deficiencies
Benefits of Application and Tracking Data
The app will allow students to easily access information about the types of food available on campus, along with their nutritional value, all with just a few clicks. Similarly, the app will notify users about fun activities and events related to fitness and wellness happening on campus. Users can also save and like the ones they liked.
Increased Awareness
Accountability
Steady Progress
Balanced Nutrition
Outcomes
Identifying Strengths
Mental and Physcial Improvement
Better Deicision Making
Mood and Behavior Change
Existing Fitness Applications
While top fitness apps like Nike Training Club, Strava, MyFitnessPal, Apple Fitness+, and Fitbod offer powerful tools for general audiences, they often overlook the unique lifestyle and challenges of college students.
WellU is built specifically for students, combining fitness, nutrition, and mental wellness into a single platform tailored to campus life, tight schedules, and student budgets.
| App | Free or Paid | Key Features | Accessibility (Platforms) | Rating / Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Training Club | Free | Video workouts, expert tips, challenges | iOS, Android, wearables | Rated 5/5 by Forbes, high engagement |
| Strava | Freemium ($12/mo or ~$80/yr) | GPS tracking, route planning, social community, leaderboards | iOS, Android, Garmin, Apple Watch | ~150M users; ~50M daily active |
| MyFitnessPal | Freemium (~$20/mo) | Food logging, barcode scan, macros, exercise tracking | iOS, Android, Fitbit, Apple Health | 200M+ users; large food database |
| Apple Fitness+ | Paid ($9.99/mo or $79.99/yr) | Studio workouts, Apple Watch metrics, Time to Walk/Run | iOS, iPadOS, Apple TV (Apple Watch required) | Rated ~4.8/5; seamless Apple integration |
| Fitbod | Paid (~$12.99/mo or $80/yr) | AI-generated strength plans, adaptive workouts, progress tracking | iOS, Android, syncs with Apple Watch, Google Fit | Top choice for gym-goers and lifters |
Inspiration
Health
Physical and Mental Well-being.
Always In Control
Growth
Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn.
Intentional actions to build the life you envision.
Balance
Create harmony between work, rest and play.
Simplicity
Focus on what truly matters, keep clear and manageable.
Initial Sketch Ideations
Lo - Fi Wireframe
Color Study
Blue for stability, calm, and trust;
Green for growth and harmony.
Ultimately, we chose two rich tones of blue, paired with off-white and deep blue accents, to reflect WellU’s balance of reliability and inspiration.
Logo Design
Brand Language
Onboarding
Main Screens and Menu
WellU Mobile App
WellU is a fitness and nutrition app specifically designed for college students, helping them balance their busy schedules, stay on top of their work, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.