Show HN: Visualize Fitbit steps with Notch

#1

Post by eli-bryan » Fri, Apr 27, 2012, 8:13 PM UTC

Hi folks, wanted to get feedback on a project before making it 'public'. It's called Notch and the idea is to create a more fun UX for personal health tracking (using data from Fitbit, Fuelband, Withings, etc).

The demo project is a first experiment with this. The 'private' signup page is at http://notch.me/start.html. Users go in, add their Fitbit, and it creates a personalized infographic based on their Fitbit steps, like this: http://notch.me/p/7Isumkw5k2P1WhyeUVwFmj

Feedback is appreciated! Feel free to email me at eli@notch.me.

Thanks! Eli

Re: Show HN: Visualize Fitbit steps with Notch

#2

Post by tnash » Fri, Apr 27, 2012, 8:24 PM UTC

That's very cute. I like it a lot, good work. Is the info randomized, or do you get the same info every month (i.e. is it always the panama canal or are there other things? Like walk on the moon, or around NYC, etc.)

Re: Show HN: Visualize Fitbit steps with Notch

#3

Post by ZhannaSchonfeld » Fri, Apr 27, 2012, 8:29 PM UTC

This is cute idea. Seems like I would be more motivated to keep up my fitness with this type of breakdown.

Re: Show HN: Visualize Fitbit steps with Notch

#4

Post by eli-bryan » Fri, Apr 27, 2012, 8:35 PM UTC

tnash wrote: post #2

That's very cute. I like it a lot, good work. Is the info randomized, or do you get the same info every month (i.e. is it always the panama canal or are there other things? Like walk on the moon, or around NYC, etc.)

Thanks! And yup, it changes based on how many miles you've covered.

Re: Show HN: Visualize Fitbit steps with Notch

#5

Post by ecaroth » Fri, Apr 27, 2012, 8:38 PM UTC

Cool idea. Unfortunately I signed up and linked my fitbit, and it didn't load any of my data. Though I did enjoy the "creating suspense.." loading animation.

Re: Show HN: Visualize Fitbit steps with Notch

#6

Post by rahul_nihalani » Fri, Apr 27, 2012, 8:41 PM UTC

This is a great start. For me, staying motivated to be healthy and work out is all about having fun while doing it, and I think you're definitely on the right track with Notch. keep it up mate!

Re: Show HN: Visualize Fitbit steps with Notch

#7

Post by tristan_louis » Fri, Apr 27, 2012, 8:57 PM UTC

Very cool! Keep it up. This is awesome.

Re: Show HN: Visualize Fitbit steps with Notch

#8

Post by eli-bryan » Fri, Apr 27, 2012, 8:59 PM UTC

ecaroth wrote: post #5

Cool idea. Unfortunately I signed up and linked my fitbit, and it didn't load any of my data. Though I did enjoy the "creating suspense.." loading animation.

Ha, glad you liked that part. Right now it's setup to only show the last month or so of data, so if you haven't tracked any steps since 3/27 it won't show you much. (if you've logged some steps since then though, please shoot me an email and we'll figure it out!)

Re: Show HN: Visualize Fitbit steps with Notch

#9

Post by sjs382 » Fri, Apr 27, 2012, 8:59 PM UTC

Signup doesnt appear to work. Chrome Dev Tools tells me: Uncaught ReferenceError: _gat is not defined

Re: Show HN: Visualize Fitbit steps with Notch

#10

Post by mhunter » Fri, Apr 27, 2012, 9:01 PM UTC

I like it! I emailed you, would love to chat more.