Agōn
Validating a fitness app from market to prototype — solo.

- Role
- Solo · Product Designer & Founder
- Duration
- 2020
- Team
- Solo
- Tools
- Sketch · Notion · Google Suite
Project Description
Agōn is a fitness app designed to simplify tracking workout and nutrition programs for gym-goers. It aims to become the go-to solution for managing gym activities, filling a gap in the French fitness app market.
My role
This personal project was done alone, I worked on the market analysis, the user research, prototyping, business strategy and communication strategy. This project was more focus on the business side at a discovery phase.
Problems & Needs from the market
- /01Users struggle with aligning their diet with their workouts, hindering progress.
- /02Finding reliable coaches for gym-goers is challenging, as is following their programs.
- /03Coaches struggle to find clients and manage their activities efficiently.
- /04Existing gym apps often restrict users, leading to disengagement.
- /05Recording workouts and meals is overly time-consuming.
- /06Users find it hard to see the results of their efforts.
User Research
Conducted an exploratory questionnaire to understand market demand.
Market
- /01France has 5.96 million gym members with a 4.4% annual growth rate.
- /02It ranks 3rd in the European fitness club market, with 4,370 open clubs.
User Journeys
Defined user journeys for beginner practitioners, experienced practitioners, and professional coaches.
Tree Structure
Built the information architecture and navigation tree for the app, mapping every screen and connection used during prototyping.
Prototype
- /01Program Management: Core feature for tracking workouts and diet, designed for simplicity and intuitiveness.
- /02Progress Tracking: Users can monitor progress through stats and a gamified system for added motivation.
- /03Community Sharing: Enables users to share experiences, programs, and tips, fostering a supportive fitness community.
- /04Coaching Space: Facilitates connections between users and coaches, offering personalized guidance and programs.
Branding & Design System
- /01Logo: Symbolizes body movements during exercise and community connections, with a color gradient representing the balance between workouts and nutrition.
- /02Design System: Ensures consistency in design and sets the foundation for development.
Results for the Mobile app project
Working on this project allowed me to go through the whole process of building a startup from scratch:
- /01Market analysis.
- /02User research to validate hypothesis.
- /03Prototyping.
- /04Marketing & Communication strategy.
- /05Business plan.
Tools and techno used for Agon
- /01UI: Sketch.
- /02Design system: Sketch.
- /03User research: Live workshops + Sketch prototyping + Google Suite.
- /04Project management & Documentation: Notion.
Collaborators involved for Agon
This project was designed alone as a personal project.


