Jim

Overview

Jim connects people with similar fitness goals who are looking for a workout partner in their local gym. The app is designed to provide users with motivation and support as they pursue their fitness goals. It allows users to find a partner to go to the gym with, as well as provides access to educational resources such as workout plans and daily goals. With Jim, users can form a supportive community of like-minded individuals who are committed to improving their health and fitness at their gym.

Responsibilities

UX/UI
System Design
Product Strategy
Prototyping

Duration

4 Months

Tools

Figma
Adobe XD
Google Forms
Usertesting.com

Jim

Overview

Jim connects people with similar fitness goals who are looking for a workout partner in their local gym. The app is designed to provide users with motivation and support as they pursue their fitness goals. It allows users to find a partner to go to the gym with, as well as provides access to educational resources such as workout plans and daily goals. With Jim, users can form a supportive community of like-minded individuals who are committed to improving their health and fitness at their gym.

Responsibilities

UX/UI
System Design
Product Strategy
Prototyping

Duration

4 Months

Tools

Figma
Adobe XD
Google Forms
Usertesting.com

Jim

Overview

Jim connects people with similar fitness goals who are looking for a workout partner in their local gym. The app is designed to provide users with motivation and support as they pursue their fitness goals. It allows users to find a partner to go to the gym with, as well as provides access to educational resources such as workout plans and daily goals. With Jim, users can form a supportive community of like-minded individuals who are committed to improving their health and fitness at their gym.

Responsibilities

UX/UI
System Design
Product Strategy
Prototyping

Duration

4 Months

Tools

Figma
Adobe XD
Google Forms
Usertesting.com

Problem Discovery

People lack motivation and discipline to stay committed towards their gym goals.

While conducting early interviews with our potential gym members, many of them expressed difficulty in maintaining a consistent routine and motivating themselves to go to the gym. Typically, they would only be motivated for a few weeks and then abandon their healthy routine. This sparked a question:

How can I help people commit to their gym routines without it becoming a difficult task?

The Solution

1

Keep up with your goals

An intuitive goal tracker to manage fitness goals by breaking them into achievable milestones and staying motivated throughout the journey.

2

See your progress

Monitor daily workouts, never miss a session, and access exercise tutorials for effective workouts.

3

Workout Partners

Find suitable workout partners who share your goals to stay accountable and consistent in your workout routine.

The Research

Hearing directly from the members.

Conducting primary research and obtaining direct feedback from frequent gym members is the most effective way to understand the subject matter comprehensively. Therefore, to delve deeper into the lack of motivation and discipline when going to the gym, I interviewed eight participants who regularly attend fitness centers. By asking them these five specific questions, I was able to acquire valuable insights into their pain points and challenges regarding gym attendance:

Analyzing market & competition

Looking at the popular players within the space, I discovered a similar feature offering across the apps that is centered around goal tracking. I hypothesized that this might be a key feature in forming a better routine and that there is an opportunity to position my approach.

FitBod

Gym Workout

Workouts Planner

Stronger

Fitness Ai

“The app recommending the same workouts with no ability to change.”

User from FitBod

“Workout plans do not change. I tired to switch plans and they’re still the same.”

User from Gym Workout

“Very simple workouts and not a lot of information on them.”

User from Workouts Planner

Design Phase

1

Userflow

In order to gain a holistic view of the platform and its users' navigation, a user flow was established using true/false statements. This approach allowed for the prioritization of specific screens before beginning the wireframing process.

In order to gain a holistic view of the platform and its users' navigation, a user flow was established using true/false statements. This approach allowed for the prioritization of specific screens before beginning the wireframing process.

In order to gain a holistic view of the platform and its users' navigation, a user flow was established using true/false statements. This approach allowed for the prioritization of specific screens before beginning the wireframing process.

2

Wireframing

The medium-fidelity wireframe allowed for early changes in the design process, without requiring significant investment in a high-fidelity prototype. The wireframe provided a clear visual representation of the user interface and facilitated communication and collaboration during user testing.

The medium-fidelity wireframe allowed for early changes in the design process, without requiring significant investment in a high-fidelity prototype. The wireframe provided a clear visual representation of the user interface and facilitated communication and collaboration during user testing.

The medium-fidelity wireframe allowed for early changes in the design process, without requiring significant investment in a high-fidelity prototype. The wireframe provided a clear visual representation of the user interface and facilitated communication and collaboration during user testing.

3

Design System

To maintain consistency in design across all pages, a design system was implemented to facilitate the creation of high-fidelity wireframes. The design system ensured a unified approach to elements such as buttons and colors, resulting in a cohesive appearance throughout the platform.

To maintain consistency in design across all pages, a design system was implemented to facilitate the creation of high-fidelity wireframes. The design system ensured a unified approach to elements such as buttons and colors, resulting in a cohesive appearance throughout the platform.

To maintain consistency in design across all pages, a design system was implemented to facilitate the creation of high-fidelity wireframes. The design system ensured a unified approach to elements such as buttons and colors, resulting in a cohesive appearance throughout the platform.

4

Prototype

The designed product integrated past research and testing, resulting in a meaningful final product that exceeded user expectations. Incorporating user feedback, design best practices, and current trends enabled the product to deliver an exceptional user experience.

The designed product integrated past research and testing, resulting in a meaningful final product that exceeded user expectations. Incorporating user feedback, design best practices, and current trends enabled the product to deliver an exceptional user experience.

The designed product integrated past research and testing, resulting in a meaningful final product that exceeded user expectations. Incorporating user feedback, design best practices, and current trends enabled the product to deliver an exceptional user experience.

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Project Takeaways

Prioritizing Features

One thing I focused was on the core functionality of the app and prioritizing features that are essential to the user's needs. By doing so, I can create a streamlined user experience that meets the user's goals efficiently. Prioritizing features also allowed for a more efficient design process, as the I was able to focus on the most critical elements first and refine the design as needed. This approach ensures that the final product is functional, effective, and provided a positive user experience.