Overview
Revive is a user-centered fitness app designed to bridge the gap in postpartum care. This project addresses the lack of accessible, personalized fitness solutions for new mothers by offering tailored features that support holistic healing and sustainable well-being. With a focus on empowerment and inclusivity, Revive transforms the postpartum experience through thoughtful UX design and wellness innovation.
Problem
New mothers often struggle to find accessible, personalized fitness resources during the postpartum period. Most existing solutions lack the tailored support needed to address their physical and emotional well-being, leaving a critical gap in holistic postpartum care.
Solution
Revive is a user-centric fitness app that empowers postpartum mothers with personalized wellness plans. Through customizable workouts, mental health check-ins, and community support, Revive offers an inclusive, sustainable approach to recovery and self-care.
Goals
Design an intuitive, empathetic interface that caters to postpartum needs.
Offer personalized fitness and wellness content based on user input.
Foster a supportive digital environment through community and progress tracking.
Promote sustainable wellness habits for long-term physical and mental health.
Design Process
Research: User Interviews, Takeaways
Ideation: User flows, Sketches, Low- Fi Wireframes, Color & Typography
Design & Prototype: Hi- Fi Wireframes, Micro - Interactions
Primary Research
Interview Questions
Can you walk me through your current fitness or wellness routine since giving birth?
What barriers have you faced when trying to stay active during your postpartum period?
Have you used any wellness or fitness apps? What worked and what didn’t?
How do you define “wellness” for yourself postpartum — is it just physical, or more holistic?
What features or support systems would make you feel more confident about resuming fitness?
Key Takeaways
Lack of personalization: Most participants felt current apps weren’t designed with postpartum needs in mind.
Time constraints: New mothers cited lack of time and energy as major barriers to regular exercise.
Holistic needs: Interviewees emphasized the importance of mental well-being alongside physical recovery.
Desire for community: Many mothers expressed interest in connecting with others going through similar experiences.
Progress tracking: Simple, gentle progress indicators were preferred over performance-based metrics.
User personas
Initial Sketches
Lo-Fi Wireframes
Design System
Final Screens
