SmartTrain
IDEATION | RESEARCH | DESIGN
SmartTrain is an equestrian training application that uses the horse’s heart rate to track training progress and help trainers and riders develop training plans. It will use an optional, attachable sensor to detect the heart rate during a ride. It is currently under development.
the research
When I began this project, I spent a month conducting user research to find out exactly what riders wanted. Many of the extremely athletic riders wanted a way to log their rides and progress in a similar manner to their personal tracking Apps. Those who trained multiple horses wanted a way to keep track of each horses progress in one place.
the process
When designing SmartTrain, I wanted to keep the interface simple, clean, and bright. If a rider wants to check progress during a ride, they need to be able to see information clearly and quickly.
the result
An app that can allow riders to track multiple horses’ progress with or without a heart rate monitor.