The Parallax Approach: Problem-Solving Beyond a Single Perspective

In this blog, I introduce my approach to problem-solving — what I call the Parallax Approach. It’s a way of looking at challenges from multiple perspectives at once: technical, emotional, user-centered, and business. I share my experience with stress eating, something I know many people quietly struggle with, and how it inspired me to build BalanceBite — a tool that helps identify emotional eating triggers, suggest healthier alternatives, and gently reshape habits like a developer debugging code.

I walk through the foundational questions I use to frame any problem, such as What am I trying to solve? And

how will I measure success? I also examine what’s missing in current solutions — like calorie trackers that ignore emotional triggers or mindfulness apps that don’t address eating behavior.

This blog is the first in a series where I’ll break down each step of the journey — from identifying the problem to crafting a real solution. For me, it’s not just about data or design — it’s about creating impact through deeper understanding.