Location-based platform that lets you rent sports gear tailored to your discipline and needs.
Project Type: End-to-end app, Branding
Role: UX/UI designer, Brand designer
Industry: Sports, Outdoor Gear, Sharing Economy
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UX Research
Overview
Currently, there is no dedicated platform that allows users to rent sports equipment for short- or long-term use instead of purchasing it. This creates a gap for people who may not want to invest in equipment they’ll use infrequently, such as seasonal or trial-use items.
- Rent instead of purchase
- Use equipment flexibly depending on need
- Return or extend based on usage
The goal is to create a convenient and flexible system that allows users to access sports equipment without the long-term commitment or high cost of ownership.
Research Goals
I want to understand the critical factors that drive users to rent sports equipment instead of buying, and identify what information or assurances they need in order to feel comfortable renting through a digital platform.
Methodologies
Competıtıve Analysıs
User Intervıews
Research Findings
Secure exchange
Trust and transparency in renting
Socıal connectıon & feedback
Bringing users and owners together
Detaıled fılter optıons
Precision in finding the right gear
Smart rentıng economy
Flexibility and motivation in lending
Personas
DAVID
Aspiring skier – 27 y/o – Curious but cautious beginner
David is a marketing assistant who wants to try skiing for the first time but is hesitant due to high costs and lack of knowledge. He enjoys social media and is drawn to new experiences but wants a low-risk, beginner-friendly way to explore skiing.
Goals
- Try skiing affordably before committing
- Access beginner guidance and rental gear easily
Frustrations
- High gear prices and overwhelming technical jargon
- Uncertainty about rental gear quality and fit
Sarah
Ex-cyclist turned gear lender – 38 y/o – Safety-focused entrepreneur
Sarah is a former cyclist who had to quit after an accident but now wants to rent out her unused high-quality gear. She values safety, wants a secure system, and seeks confidence that her gear will be respected by renters.
Goals
- Safely rent out cycling equipment
- Monetize unused gear with peace of mind
Frustrations
- Worries about renters damaging equipment
- Difficulty navigating rental logistics and trust
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UX Design
Information Architecture – Sitemap
User Flow
Task Flows
1# Rent runnıng Shoes
2# Lend runnıng Shoes
Wireframes
Desktop
Mobıle
03
UI Design
High Fidelity Mockups
Desktop
Mobıle
Prototype
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Key Takeaways
Challenges
- Designing UI for two different devices simultaneously can be very tough
- Every design decision requires double consideration to ensure consistency and usability across screens
- Constantly switching contexts between device sizes makes it harder to keep the experience intuitive
Lesson Learned
- Continuously refining and feeding components is essential to keep things simple while building wireframes
- I improved significantly in designing interactive prototypes—not just simple clicks, but more advanced behaviors like opening overlay panels and changing component properties
- Paying attention to subtle interactions such as mouse leave events and delay-based triggers makes a big difference in creating a realistic and intuitive prototype experience