Redefining User Experience: Thin Air Labs x Turtle’s Impactful HONE App Redesign
Product Traction
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February 19, 2025
Thin Air Labs partnered with Turtle to completely transform the visual experience for HONE Athletics’ flagship apps—HONEATHLETICS and HONEWORK+LIFE. With a sharp focus on precision and impactful design, our team delivered a reworked design for their platform that not only captivates users but also stays true to the brand’s identity.
HONE Athletics sought to elevate user interaction by integrating a suite of high-quality static and animated graphics. The key challenges were to:
Enhance Visual Engagement: Create graphics that are both visually stunning and seamlessly integrated into the app experience.
Brand & UX Alignment: Ensure every asset resonated with the established brand identity while meeting modern UX expectations.
Streamline the Process: Execute a rigorous design process that allows for real-time feedback and multiple iterations—all within an ambitious four-week timeline.
Our Precise Solution
At Thin Air Labs, we believe that precision in execution is the cornerstone of exceptional design. Working hand-in-hand with Turtle, our approach was meticulously structured to drive results:
Discovery & UX Research: We kicked off with immersive collaborative sessions to align on project goals, design guidelines, and user expectations. This early phase was crucial to setting a clear vision.
Conceptual Design & Prototyping: Two distinct, user-centric design concepts were developed, each infused with the brand’s core elements. These prototypes laid the groundwork for innovative static and animated graphics.
Iterative Graphic Development: Employing a rigorous, iterative design cycle, we refined both static and animated assets. Each loop of feedback ensured our visuals not only engaged users but also enhanced usability and accessibility.
Final Hi-Fi Review & Implementation: In the final phase, every asset underwent a comprehensive review to guarantee flawless integration into the HONE platforms. This step ensured that our high standards of design precision were met without compromise.
Our focused approach resulted in a visually compelling and intuitive rewards platform that significantly boosted user engagement. Key outcomes included:
Enhanced User Experience: New static and animated graphics provided an immersive, interactive experience that resonated with users.
Streamlined Design Process: Our structured and iterative methodology ensured rapid execution and flawless alignment with both user needs and brand identity.
On-Time, On-Budget Delivery: Precision in our process meant we met a tight four-week deadline without sacrificing quality, underscoring our commitment to excellence.
Praise from HONE Athletics
“The designers did great work and it looks a lot cleaner than it did before. You did more than we anticipated!” – Leanne St. Louis, Chief of Product Development at HONE
Thin Air Labs’ precision and collaborative spirit, combined with Turtle’s design expertise, have not only reimagined the HONE apps but set a new benchmark in UX design excellence.