Playmate : Find Sports Buddy
The Problem
In today’s fast-paced world, finding a companion for sports activities can be challenging since many friends and acquaintances are often too busy or uninterested.
But we can't stop playing.
The challenge was: "How might we effortlessly connect athletes with like-minded individuals for sports activities?"
Project Background
This project served as a practice exercise to explore design across different platforms, particularly focusing on the Apple Watch's functionality for health and activity tracking.
Though not a complete design process, the prototype offers a solid foundation for further development.
Onboarding
Users select their preferred sport, skill level, and method for finding players.
Find a Player or a Team
Users specify the number of players needed and choose to join another player or a team.
Set Itinerary
Users set the date, time, and location for their play session.
Send Invitations
Users send invitations to other players, check responses, and confirm appointments.
Results
1. The initial prototype successfully demonstrates the concept and functionality of the app.
2. Feedback from personal use and informal testing has been positive, indicating a potential demand for such an app.
Future Development
1. Conduct thorough user research to validate the concept and gather insights for further iterations.
2. Expand features based on user feedback and testing results.
