Xakari

Project Overview

Xakari is a fitness-focused SaaS platform designed to enhance user engagement, community building, and AI-driven fitness coaching. As the Project Manager and Principal UX/UI Designer, I have been responsible for overseeing the design strategy, user experience, and product development to ensure an intuitive and compelling platform for fitness enthusiasts of all levels.

Project Timeline & Milestones

December 2024 - Present

  • MVP: December 2024- May 31st 2025

    • MVP Feature Development & UX/UI Design

  • Beta: June 1st 2025- August 30th 2025

    • Refinement & Feature Expansion (Ongoing)

  • Prod: September 1st 2025

    • O&M, Feature Expansion (Ongoing)

  • Investor Outreach & User Growth Strategies in parallel

My Role & Responsibilities

As Project Manager:

  • Defined project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.

  • Led cross-functional collaboration between developers, designers, and stakeholders.

  • Managed timelines, sprints, and roadmaps to ensure efficient execution.

  • Implemented Agile methodologies and Scrum processes to improve team efficiency.

  • Oversaw the development and design of the app, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives.

  • Managed a team of 5 UX Designers, 10 Developers, and 5 Data Engineers to drive product success.

As Principal UX/UI Designer:

  • Conducted user research & competitor analysis to refine product-market fit.

  • Designed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI components.

  • Built a scalable design system to maintain consistency across the platform.

  • Prioritized accessibility and usability testing to ensure a seamless experience.

Project Goals

  • Establish a strong product-market fit through an MVP that delivers core functionalities.

  • Design an engaging and scalable UX/UI system that prioritizes accessibility and usability.

  • Develop a website to showcase Xakari, attract early adopters, and secure investor funding.

  • Implement an AI-powered fitness assessment tool to offer personalized workout guidance.

  • Create a community-driven fitness experience where users can share content, participate in challenges, and connect with trainers.

Early Wireframes

UX Deliverables & Core Features for MVP

1. Onboarding & AI Fitness Assessment

  • Streamlined onboarding flow that educates users on platform features.

  • AI-integrated fitness assessment to establish baseline metrics for personalized training.

2. Community & Social Engagement

  • Community page for sharing photos, videos, and workout progress.

  • Ability to comment, like, and engage with other users’ content.

  • Chat & messaging system for user-to-user and trainer communication.

3. Fitness Tracking & Personalization

  • Workout library offering customizable and preset workout plans.

  • User profiles featuring workout stats, progress tracking, and social connectivity.

  • Calendar integration for workout scheduling.

  • Metric system comparing individual progress with others.

4. Platform Customization & Accessibility

  • Dark mode/light mode options.

  • Comprehensive settings to enhance accessibility.

  • Profile customization and account management options.

5. Website & Beta Testing Signup

  • Landing page showcasing Xakari’s mission and core features.

  • Signup form for potential beta users to express interest.

Success Metrics & Business Impact

  • Convert 500-1000 users from 5000+ potential users during beta.

  • Secure investor funding for product scaling.

  • Achieve an NPS score of 7+ for user satisfaction.

  • Grow to 5000+ users and convert 1000-2000 to paid plans post-launch.

Early Mock-Ups

Conclusion

Through my leadership in both Project Management and UX/UI Design, Xakari is positioned to disrupt the fitness app space with its AI-driven, community-focused approach. The strategic UX decisions and iterative design process are ensuring a user-centric and scalable platform, setting the foundation for long-term success. Currently we are at 50% completion of MVP, and are on track to hit Beta testing

Other Screens

These screens are still being refined, reworked. This includes removing placeholders, lining up pixels and other refinements.