Wong Eng Geng
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while with brief.

Integrating Play into Food and Nutrition Education for Lifelong Healthy Habits


client
HaruPlate
2024
supported by DesignSingapore Council under Good Design Research (GDR) programme.

role 
Ethnographic Research
Business Strategy
Communication
Prototyping
User Testing


project context
In collaboration with HaruPlate, we set out to make nutrition education a natural part of family life, transforming healthy eating into a hands-on enjoyable experience for both children and parents.

Through play-based design and research, our goal was to inspire positive mealtime habits for children across Asia. 

Guided by ethnographic research and rapid prototyping, we explored how play could bridge knowledge gaps and help families embrace nutritious habits in a way that feels natural and sustainable.


Unpacking family dynamics around food Families have diverse mealtime routines, yet many face common challenges that impact children’s relationship with food. Time constraints, preferences for familiar foods, and limited exposure to nutritious options were all recurring themes. 

Across the board, we saw an opportunity to use play as a catalyst for developing healthy habits. Children naturally connect with activities that involve hands-on engagement, which provides them with independence, confidence, and joy around food.



Prototyping to understand 
play’s impact on 
mealtime habitsBased on these insights, we began developing a series of prototypes to explore how different play-based activities could influence children’s approach to food. Prototyping allowed us to test ideas quickly, helping us understand which elements of play were most effective at building healthy habits. 

We wanted to learn how children respond to playful experiences around food, what encourages them to try new things, and how these activities could fit seamlessly into family routines.






Prototyping 
play-based solutions for healthier eatingEach prototype addressed a unique aspect of nutrition education, from hands-on cooking kits that encourage family bonding to sticker rewards and food exploration packs that make trying new foods exciting. 

By blending play with nutrition, these prototypes encouraged children to approach food with curiosity and pride, while also making it easier for parents to guide healthy habits in a natural, supportive way.





Play as a catalyst for positive mealtime habitsOur research showed that play is a powerful motivator for healthy eating. Through structured, play-led activities, children were more inclined to try new foods and engage with mealtime routines. 

This approach goes beyond simple exposure; it helps children develop independence and pride in their choices, encouraging habits that last. By integrating play into the mealtime routine, we can create positive associations with food that lay the groundwork for lifelong health.

Scaling playful nutrition for long-term impactBy embedding play into nutrition education, HaruPlate is cultivating a foundation of healthy habits for children across Asia. Through a blend of prototypes, research insights, and the scalable support of Haruboss, we’re helping make nutrition an engaging, integral part of everyday family life. This collaboration is more than just about developing healthy eating habits—it’s about reimagining how families connect over food, creating joyful, lasting bonds, and empowering the next generation to take charge of their own well-being.

Together, we’re setting the stage for a future where healthy habits are nurtured through play, where learning about nutrition is as fun as it is meaningful, and where mealtime becomes a moment of growth, curiosity, and connection.

Our research project with HaruPlate concluded in 2024.

HaruPlate continues to use design principles developed from the learnings as ideation guides for their product innovation.