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BOX-FI.COM

Role:
Product Designer & Developer
Context:
Social platform for athletes
Duration:
April 2022 - June 2022
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BOX-FI.COM

ABOUT

ABOUT

I am the proud owner of this product & I am also an active athlete. I have a really common problem, which is the struggle to find training partners, who are crucial for quality training, so I decided to solve this problem myself and create the first Bulgarian site for finding partners in any combat discipline. Unfortunately, at this stage, the chances of monetization in the global market are more reliable, so I have temporarily focused there.

Note: Due to a lack of resources, I did not have the opportunity to do deeper user research, which will be added later and tailored to the product.
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THE IDEA

THE IDEA

The idea is to create a social platform for every athlete that struggles to find a training partner for various combat sports. The only thing that’s required from the users is some general information in order to have them discoverable for the rest of the participants - Location, Gender, Discipline, Weight & Experience.

THE QUESTIONS

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What is the goal?

What is the goal?

The goal is to create a reliable web application for martial arts enthusiasts who struggle to find a training partner.

When the goal will be achieved?

When the goal is achieved?

The goal will be achieved when there is a certain number of registered users for a certain period, as well as a positive continuous activity.

What can be delivered?

What can be delivered?

A light mobile web app that will be easy to use. Clear steps to follow in order to fill in the details of the athletes so they can
connect easier.

Who will use it?

Who will use it?

Users between the age of 15-40 who would practice some type of combat sport and need training partners.

ELEVATOR PITCH

For athletes
Who seek training partners
The product BOX-FI
Is a web app
Which helps to find training partners
Comparing to fightura.com
Our product is easier to use

ELEVATOR PITCH

For athletes
Who seek training partners
The product BOX-FI
Is a web app
Which helps to find training partners
Comparing to fightura.com
Our product is easier to use

RESEARCH

RESEARCH

First I started with the competitors, I wanted to see what would potentially work and what wouldn't. The idea was to collect the best from each and form them into my web app. I relied entirely on empathy.

SPARRING-PARTNERS.NET

PROS

1. Clear usage steps
2. Proper displayed categories
3. Search results by location

CONS

1. Outdated design
2. Too much content
3. Sensitive data required
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FIGHTURA.COM

PROS

1. Trainers & Gyms
2. Simple interface
3. Useful sidebar filter

CONS

1. Recent activities
2. Too much content

SPARTNER.CO.UK

PROS

1. Modern design
2. Clear home page
3. Clear usage steps
4. Reviews are included

CONS

1. Sensitive data is required
2. Many empty pages
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USER INTERFACE

PRINCIPLES

MODERN

The web app should meet the latest design trends and practices.

CLEAR & SIMPLE 

The web app should be easy to use for every user on any device.

EVERYDAY USAGE

Easy for everyday usage. No extra fees, subscriptions, login credentials, etc.

TYPOGRAPHY

HEADING 1 - Montserrat 90pt Bold

HEADING 2 - Montserrat 64pt Bold

HEADING 3 - Montserrat 45pt Bold

HEADING 4 - Montserrat 32px Medium

Paragraph - Montserrat 16px Regular

Accent 1 - Montserrat 14px Regular

Accent 2 - Montserrat 12px Light

Button - Montserrat 14px Regular

COLORS

Dark Blue
#001942
Blue
#077BB5
Light Blue
#00ACFF
White
#ffffff

ICONS

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USER EXPERIENCE

USER SCENARIO

USER SCENARIO

The user scenario should be simple and consistent, as is the whole idea of the project.

At this stage, the product will be in the form of a website, with priority for mobile devices, and potentially in the future, it would be converted to a mobile application.

Why would it be good to be a downloadable app? Mainly because the user notification system will be more effective compared to the one on the website.

THE SCENARIO

1. The user opens the application
2. Signs in / Register
3. Research athletes and styles
4. Completes his combat data
5. Sends messages
6. Matches & prepares

STORYBOARD

STORYBOARD

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LOW-FI DESIGN

LOW-FI DESIGN

The first step in creating the MVP is to prepare the low-fi design. It's impossible for it to be the same as the end result because we are agile and at the end of the day, the goal of the sketches and low-fi design is to gain some idea of what the end product would look like.

HIGH-FI DESIGN

HIGH-FI DESIGN

Since the product is mine, I allowed myself to change the vision during development, as I decided that some things would not be technically possible to achieve, after all, I am mostly a designer, not a hardcore programmer.
On the other hand, in high design, the whole concept and design is crucial for the final result.

CONCLUSION

CONCLUSION

In the end, I dare to say that I am extremely proud and happy with the achieved result. I say that because the moment this idea came to my mind, I didn't discuss it with anyone and just add it to my list of countless ideas, instead I started to work on it. I didn't know how I was going to achieve the actual working site, but eventually, I did.

I think this project could have a hugely positive impact on sports in the world as a whole (of course if I manage to monetize it or get funding).
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