🧬 SNP-it: Personalized Health Recommendation Tool
Role: UX Researcher, Frontend Developer
Timeline: Jan 2025 – May 2025
Tools: React, FastAPI, Plotly, Dash, Google Forms, Figma
📝 Overview
SNP-it is a personalized health tech tool that delivers lifestyle recommendations based on either raw SNP data or a structured health questionnaire. It was built to make personalized health insights accessible, especially for users without a scientific background.
🎯 Problem Statement
Most wellness apps give generic advice that ignores personal genetics and behavior. SNP-it was created to explore how digital tools can make health recommendations more relevant by combining genomic data with lifestyle input.
👥 Target Audience
Health-conscious users, with or without access to their genetic data, seeking personalized insights about diet, mental health, and fitness.
🧠 UX Research & Design
📋 Input Modes
Users can either upload SNP data or complete a health questionnaire. The UI adapts dynamically to the selected mode for a smooth experience.
💬 Research & Feedback
Surveys and early testers emphasized wanting clarity, emotional relevance, and actionable takeaways — not just raw data.
🔗 Mapping Logic
Each SNP or survey input was mapped to health insights (e.g., “Low folate processing → suggest leafy greens”) with color-coded impact levels.
💻 Technical Stack
Frontend: React with flexible components
Backend: FastAPI for processing and serving logic
Visualization: Plotly & Dash for dynamic data views
🌟 Key Features
🧬 Dual-input system: Upload genetic files or answer questions
📊 Color-coded insights: Based on strength of impact
💡 Plain-language summaries: Jargon-free recommendations
🗂️ Categorized results: Diet, mental health, physical activity
💾 Save progress: Questionnaire can be resumed later
💭 Reflection
Bridging UX with genomics challenged me to simplify complex data into helpful, actionable guidance. It taught me the importance of clarity and emotional design when working with personal health data.
🔮 Next Steps
Add user profiles, log-in functionality, and integrate feedback loops to adjust recommendations over time.
📬 Let’s Talk
Want to see the live demo?
Let’s chat about health tech, personalization, or building ethical digital tools.
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