Healthnote: An activity tracker for everyone

21/7/2023
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Imagine a unique tracker perfectly tailored for people who have never used anything like it before - even for those who wonder exactly what it entails!

A fascinating idea has emerged in the graduation project of Jurjen de Haan (WP3): Healthnote. This innovative activity tracker offers a refreshing take on tracking your daily activities, with a simple and user-friendly to-do list interface. The device indicates what a person still needs to do in a day, how many steps they have taken and, optionally, a notification to get more active.

Healthnote lets you effortlessly track your progress, from your steps to your completed tasks, while subtly encouraging you to be more active. Thanks to its flexible screen and intuitive bend interactions, the device is quick and hassle-free to use - without the need for advanced digital skills!

The essence of Healthnote goes beyond exercise; it embraces the idea that a healthy lifestyle should be accessible to everyone. This convenient and compact product gives you that extra push to exercise more and take care of your well-being in a meaningful way.

Please note that since this was a graduate project, Healthnote is not available as a product and there are currently no plans for further development or testing. But who knows, this innovative vision may well set the stage for future groundbreaking designs in health and wellness!

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