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SummitSeekers

Key Skills

UI - User Groups - Prototyping

Timeline

Jan-Apr 2024

Class

Learning Studio One

Summit Seekers is a proposed fitness "social media" app designed to encourage college students to adopt healthier lifestyles by exploring outdoor trails and connecting with like-minded individuals. This project was developed to address the challenges of fitness tracker cheating and provide college students with a motivating and community-oriented platform for physical activity.

Final Design

Summit Seekers combines fitness tracking with social
engagement to create a fun and interactive way for
students to stay active. The app motivates users
through rewards, such as “Summit Surprises,” and
allows them to track hikes, connect with friends, and
explore their surroundings. By integrating features like
timing, photo verification, and community sharing, the
app ensures authenticity and promotes genuine
engagement in physical activity!

Process

Research & Insights

Conducted secondary research to understand fitness habits, barriers, and issues of cheating among college students. User interviews revealed the importance of social influence, stress relief, and technology in motivating physical activity.

Data Analysis & Ideation

Synthesized findings through affinity diagrams and journey mapping. Developed the Summit Seekers concept, integrating features like social sharing, geocaching-inspired rewards, and gamification to encourage genuine participation.

Prototyping & Evaluation

Designed interactive mockups inspired by social media platforms, showcasing features like activity tracking, a customizable dashboard, and a feed for sharing hikes. User feedback on the prototype informed iterative improvements, particularly refining the Summit Surprises feature and enhancing navigation.

Research & Insights

Data Analysis & Ideation

Prototyping & Evaluation

Research & Insights

Data Analysis & Ideation

Prototyping & Evaluation

Reflection

I lead exploration and ideation, crafting the problem statement, conducting research, and designing the friends page. I also worked on activity theory, journey mapping, and evaluations, narrated the project video, and presented our solutions in class.

This project emphasized the value of teamwork and user-centered design. It was rewarding to collaborate with a dedicated team and create a thoughtful, community-focused solution. I also strengthened my research and design skills, especially in Figma, which will benefit future projects.