Walk Sync is a personal activity tracker designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle by offering users seamless step tracking, real-time speed monitoring, and navigational assistance through a built-in compass. The app’s user-friendly interface provides users with motivation, insights, and real-time feedback to help them achieve their fitness goals.
Role
UX Designer, React Native, iOS & Android Developer
Year
2024
Timeline
2 Months
Final Product
Goals
Encourage physical activity and healthier habits.
Provide a simple, intuitive interface for fitness tracking.
Make outdoor navigation easy and accessible during activities like hiking.
Offer reliable offline features for hikers and outdoor explorers.
Target Audience
1
Fitness enthusiasts looking for an efficient way to monitor activity.
2
Casual walkers and joggers aiming to maintain or improve their fitness.
3
Outdoor adventurers who need navigational aids along with activity tracking
UX Process
Research
Conducted interviews with 15 fitness enthusiasts to identify pain points in existing activity trackers.
Key findings / insights
Users want offline capabilities for hiking.
Real-time feedback and notifications boost motivation.
Battery efficiency is critical.
Ideation
Brainstormed features and created wireframes for the app.
Iterative design sessions with feedback loops from target users.
Mockups & Prototyping
Built mockups & interactive prototypes in Figma to demonstrate navigation and key functionalities -
Step Tracker
Compass with Directional Assistance
Progress Dashboard
Milestone Goals & Alerts
Testing
Conducted usability testing with 20 participants:
90% found the app easy to use.
85% reported increased motivation to stay active.
Feedback led to improvements in button placement and widget customization options.
Key Features
Step Tracking
Tracks daily steps and provides milestones to keep users motivated.
Real-Time Speed Monitoring
Uses the accelerometer to calculate speed and categorize movement (walking, jogging, running).
Directional Assistance
Employs the magnetometer for compass functionality, aiding outdoor navigation.
Inactivity Alerts
Sends reminders to encourage movement after long periods of inactivity.
Audio Feedback
Delivers motivational prompts and milestone alerts to keep users engaged.
Home Screen Widgets
Provides quick access to real-time progress and allows users to start/stop tracking activities with a tap.
Technology Stack
Frontend
React Native for cross-platform development.
Native iOS using Swift for seamless performance on Apple devices.
Native Android using Kotlin for optimized functionality on Android devices.
Backend
Firebase for cloud storage, analytics, and real-time data synchronization.
Sensors Used
Pedometer for step counting.
Accelerometer for speed monitoring.
Magnetometer for compass functionality.
Deployment
React Native App ( Hosted on Github) - React Native Walk Sync Respository
Native iOS App ( Hosted on Github ) - Native iOS Walk Sync Respository
Native Android App ( Hosted on Github ) - Native Android Walk Sync Respository
Conclusion
Walk Sync successfully combines simplicity and advanced functionality to offer users a seamless fitness tracking experience. The focus on offline capabilities and real-time feedback makes it a standout choice for both casual and avid fitness enthusiasts.