Climbing is more than a sport — it’s a continuous journey of self-improvement. Yet, many climbers struggle to track progress, discover new routes, and connect with a like-minded community.
YEAR
2024 - Present
ROLE
Product Designer
COMPANY
Independent Project (Flint)
About the project
Flint is redefining how climbers train, explore, and connect — combining AI-driven route suggestions with a thriving community.
Challenge
Climbers often struggle with tracking progress, discovering new routes, and finding like-minded training partners. Flint bridges that gap with smart tools designed for every climbing enthusiast.
Research & Key Insights
To ensure Flint solves real user problems, I conducted user interviews, market research, and competitor analysis across different climbing styles and experience levels.
Key Findings
The Goal
Build an intelligent, all-in-one climbing companion that combines AI-powered tracking, route recommendations, and an interactive social experience to help climbers progress and stay connected.
Competitive Analysis
To identify market gaps, I analyzed leading climbing apps to see where Flint could add the most value.
User Personas
Based on user research, I identified two core user personas:
Onboarding – A Seamless Start
Flint’s onboarding introduces climbers to key features, ensuring a smooth start
Home & Dashboard
The Core Experience
Flint's home screen provides an overview of weekly progress, upcoming climbs, and community updates. Users can easily log sessions and track personal improvements.
Route Discovery & Gym Exploration
Flint enables climbers to find the best indoor gyms and outdoor climbing locations with ease. Users can:
Search for gyms and natural climbing spots by location.
View detailed gym pages with routes, ratings, and beta videos.
Use advanced filters to refine searches based on grade, style, and popularity.
AI-Powered Beta & Smart Route Suggestions
Flint’s AI-powered suggestions aren’t just about finding new routes — they adapt to your progress, preferences, and even your climbing style.
How It Works:
Route Selection & AI Activation – Users pick a climb and enable the AI-powered beta analysis.
Image Capture & Upload – Climbers snap a photo of the wall or upload an existing one.
AI Processing & Hold Recognition – The AI scans the image, detecting usable holds and mapping out potential climbing paths.
Step-by-Step Breakdown – The AI generates detailed movement sequences, guiding users through the route with suggestions on grip techniques, body positioning, and transitions.
Interactive Insights – Users can tap on individual holds to get custom AI tips for better efficiency and technique.
Social & Community Engagement
Flint enhances social interaction by enabling climbers to share and analyze beta videos, engage with the community, and exchange insights.
Key Features:
Video-Based Climbing Beta – Users can browse, watch, and analyze climbing videos to prepare for specific routes.
Interactive Comment Section – Climbers can discuss techniques, share feedback, and react to ascents.
Engagement Tools – Likes, comments, and a “cheers” system to encourage fellow climbers.
Flint’s social feed allows climbers to share beta videos, interact with posts, and encourage fellow climbers with a “cheers” system.
Community & Discovery
Flint fosters an interactive climbing community while making it easier to discover new gyms, routes, and fellow climbers. This section brings together key features that enhance exploration and engagement:
Explore Gyms & Outdoor Spots – Climbers can search for gyms or outdoor locations, filter by difficulty, and check real-time reviews.
User Reviews & Route Insights – Climbers log ascents, rate climbs, and share insights to help others choose their next challenge.
Conclusion
The design of Flint was driven by a deep understanding of climbers' needs — bridging the gap between progress tracking, route discovery, and community engagement. By leveraging AI-powered insights, gamification, and a seamless social experience, Flint enhances every aspect of the climbing journey.
Next Steps
Next, we're focusing on user testing to refine our AI model and enhance social engagement features. The goal? To make Flint the ultimate companion for every climber.
Community & Discovery
Flint fosters an interactive climbing community while making it easier to discover new gyms, routes, and fellow climbers. This section brings together key features that enhance exploration and engagement:
Explore Gyms & Outdoor Spots – Climbers can search for gyms or outdoor locations, filter by difficulty, and check real-time reviews.
User Reviews & Route Insights – Climbers log ascents, rate climbs, and share insights to help others choose their next challenge.
Smooth Scroll
This will hide itself!
This will hide itself!
Flint: A Climbing Companion
OVERVIEW
Climbing is more than a sport — it’s a continuous journey of self-improvement. Yet, many climbers struggle to track progress, discover new routes, and connect with a like-minded community.
YEAR
2024 - Present
ROLE
Product Designer
COMPANY
Independent Project (Flint)
About the project
Flint is redefining how climbers train, explore, and connect — combining AI-driven route suggestions with a thriving community.
Challenge
Climbers often struggle with tracking progress, discovering new routes, and finding like-minded training partners. Flint bridges that gap with smart tools designed for every climbing enthusiast.
Research & Key Insights
To ensure Flint solves real user problems, I conducted user interviews, market research, and competitor analysis across different climbing styles and experience levels.
Key Findings
The Goal
Build an intelligent, all-in-one climbing companion that combines AI-powered tracking, route recommendations, and an interactive social experience to help climbers progress and stay connected.
Competitive Analysis
To identify market gaps, I analyzed leading climbing apps to see where Flint could add the most value.
User Personas
Based on user research, I identified two core user personas:
Onboarding – A Seamless Start
Flint’s onboarding introduces climbers to key features, ensuring a smooth start
Home & Dashboard
The Core Experience
Flint's home screen provides an overview of weekly progress, upcoming climbs, and community updates. Users can easily log sessions and track personal improvements.
Route Discovery & Gym Exploration
Flint enables climbers to find the best indoor gyms and outdoor climbing locations with ease. Users can:
Search for gyms and natural climbing spots by location.
View detailed gym pages with routes, ratings, and beta videos.
Use advanced filters to refine searches based on grade, style, and popularity.
AI-Powered Beta & Smart Route Suggestions
Flint’s AI-powered suggestions aren’t just about finding new routes — they adapt to your progress, preferences, and even your climbing style.
How It Works:
Route Selection & AI Activation – Users pick a climb and enable the AI-powered beta analysis.
Image Capture & Upload – Climbers snap a photo of the wall or upload an existing one.
AI Processing & Hold Recognition – The AI scans the image, detecting usable holds and mapping out potential climbing paths.
Step-by-Step Breakdown – The AI generates detailed movement sequences, guiding users through the route with suggestions on grip techniques, body positioning, and transitions.
Interactive Insights – Users can tap on individual holds to get custom AI tips for better efficiency and technique.
Social & Community Engagement
Flint enhances social interaction by enabling climbers to share and analyze beta videos, engage with the community, and exchange insights.
Key Features:
Video-Based Climbing Beta – Users can browse, watch, and analyze climbing videos to prepare for specific routes.
Interactive Comment Section – Climbers can discuss techniques, share feedback, and react to ascents.
Engagement Tools – Likes, comments, and a “cheers” system to encourage fellow climbers.
Flint’s social feed allows climbers to share beta videos, interact with posts, and encourage fellow climbers with a “cheers” system.
Community & Discovery
Flint fosters an interactive climbing community while making it easier to discover new gyms, routes, and fellow climbers. This section brings together key features that enhance exploration and engagement:
Explore Gyms & Outdoor Spots – Climbers can search for gyms or outdoor locations, filter by difficulty, and check real-time reviews.
User Reviews & Route Insights – Climbers log ascents, rate climbs, and share insights to help others choose their next challenge.
Conclusion
The design of Flint was driven by a deep understanding of climbers' needs — bridging the gap between progress tracking, route discovery, and community engagement. By leveraging AI-powered insights, gamification, and a seamless social experience, Flint enhances every aspect of the climbing journey.
Next Steps
Next, we're focusing on user testing to refine our AI model and enhance social engagement features. The goal? To make Flint the ultimate companion for every climber.
Community & Discovery
Flint fosters an interactive climbing community while making it easier to discover new gyms, routes, and fellow climbers. This section brings together key features that enhance exploration and engagement:
Explore Gyms & Outdoor Spots – Climbers can search for gyms or outdoor locations, filter by difficulty, and check real-time reviews.
User Reviews & Route Insights – Climbers log ascents, rate climbs, and share insights to help others choose their next challenge.
Smooth Scroll
This will hide itself!
This will hide itself!
Flint: A Climbing Companion
OVERVIEW
Climbing is more than a sport — it’s a continuous journey of self-improvement. Yet, many climbers struggle to track progress, discover new routes, and connect with a like-minded community.
YEAR
2024 - Present
ROLE
Product Designer
COMPANY
Independent Project (Flint)
About the project
Flint is redefining how climbers train, explore, and connect — combining AI-driven route suggestions with a thriving community.
Challenge
Climbers often struggle with tracking progress, discovering new routes, and finding like-minded training partners. Flint bridges that gap with smart tools designed for every climbing enthusiast.
Research & Key Insights
To ensure Flint solves real user problems, I conducted user interviews, market research, and competitor analysis across different climbing styles and experience levels.
Key Findings
The Goal
Build an intelligent, all-in-one climbing companion that combines AI-powered tracking, route recommendations, and an interactive social experience to help climbers progress and stay connected.
Competitive Analysis
To identify market gaps, I analyzed leading climbing apps to see where Flint could add the most value.
User Personas
Based on user research, I identified two core user personas:
Onboarding – A Seamless Start
Flint’s onboarding introduces climbers to key features, ensuring a smooth start
Home & Dashboard
The Core Experience
Flint's home screen provides an overview of weekly progress, upcoming climbs, and community updates. Users can easily log sessions and track personal improvements.
Route Discovery & Gym Exploration
Flint enables climbers to find the best indoor gyms and outdoor climbing locations with ease. Users can:
Search for gyms and natural climbing spots by location.
View detailed gym pages with routes, ratings, and beta videos.
Use advanced filters to refine searches based on grade, style, and popularity.
AI-Powered Beta & Smart Route Suggestions
Flint’s AI-powered suggestions aren’t just about finding new routes — they adapt to your progress, preferences, and even your climbing style.
How It Works:
Route Selection & AI Activation – Users pick a climb and enable the AI-powered beta analysis.
Image Capture & Upload – Climbers snap a photo of the wall or upload an existing one.
AI Processing & Hold Recognition – The AI scans the image, detecting usable holds and mapping out potential climbing paths.
Step-by-Step Breakdown – The AI generates detailed movement sequences, guiding users through the route with suggestions on grip techniques, body positioning, and transitions.
Interactive Insights – Users can tap on individual holds to get custom AI tips for better efficiency and technique.
Social & Community Engagement
Flint enhances social interaction by enabling climbers to share and analyze beta videos, engage with the community, and exchange insights.
Key Features:
Video-Based Climbing Beta – Users can browse, watch, and analyze climbing videos to prepare for specific routes.
Interactive Comment Section – Climbers can discuss techniques, share feedback, and react to ascents.
Engagement Tools – Likes, comments, and a “cheers” system to encourage fellow climbers.
Flint’s social feed allows climbers to share beta videos, interact with posts, and encourage fellow climbers with a “cheers” system.
Community & Discovery
Flint fosters an interactive climbing community while making it easier to discover new gyms, routes, and fellow climbers. This section brings together key features that enhance exploration and engagement:
Explore Gyms & Outdoor Spots – Climbers can search for gyms or outdoor locations, filter by difficulty, and check real-time reviews.
User Reviews & Route Insights – Climbers log ascents, rate climbs, and share insights to help others choose their next challenge.
Conclusion
The design of Flint was driven by a deep understanding of climbers' needs — bridging the gap between progress tracking, route discovery, and community engagement. By leveraging AI-powered insights, gamification, and a seamless social experience, Flint enhances every aspect of the climbing journey.
Next Steps
Next, we're focusing on user testing to refine our AI model and enhance social engagement features. The goal? To make Flint the ultimate companion for every climber.
Community & Discovery
Flint fosters an interactive climbing community while making it easier to discover new gyms, routes, and fellow climbers. This section brings together key features that enhance exploration and engagement:
Explore Gyms & Outdoor Spots – Climbers can search for gyms or outdoor locations, filter by difficulty, and check real-time reviews.
User Reviews & Route Insights – Climbers log ascents, rate climbs, and share insights to help others choose their next challenge.
Smooth Scroll
This will hide itself!
This will hide itself!