Digital Parkour Spotmap: Bachelor Thesis

January 30, 2025
Role: Service Designer

Connecting Movement Worldwide

How can a digital platform bring real value to an analogue sport like Parkour?
A spotmap that transforms the way we train, travel, and connect.

Designed for the Community

Parkour is more than a sport—it’s a movement culture. But finding new training spots or connecting with local practitioners can be frustrating and fragmented. Existing tools? Outdated, clunky, and disconnected.
This project offers a better way: a global platform that’s intuitive, fresh, and community-first.

UX Meets Passion

With over 11 years of personal experience in Parkour and countless conversations within the scene, I’ve lived the problem. Through service design, interviews, and UX methods like personas, journey maps, and value proposition canvases, I shaped a solution built around real needs.

Key Features

  • Interactive Map with community-verified spots
  • Chat Functionality to connect with locals
  • Event Layer to find and organize Jams
  • Magic Link Login for smooth, passwordless onboarding
  • AI-Based Spot Suggestions to inspire exploration
  • User-Generated Content with photos, reviews, and ratings

Visual Language

Inspired by the vibrant culture of Parkour and skate communities, the visual design uses playful illustrations, bold typography (Poppins & Mogra), and a fresh color palette. From onboarding to adding spots, everything is crafted to feel friendly, dynamic, and empowering.

Outcome

A prototype that’s not only functional and accessible but also reflects the spirit of the Parkour community. With a freemium model, responsive design, and room to grow into a full app, this concept sets the stage for a digital space that supports movement, creativity, and connection.

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