
Ganbaru mobile app (UX/UI)
I redesigned Ganbaru’s fitness app and increased paid subscriptions by 33%
📱 Native app iOS + Android
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Who
Jason Wall (Lead Product Designer), Sabina Yu (Midweight Product Designer)
What
Refresh a previously clunky training app, transforming it into a scalable product.
When
Completed over four months in 2023.
Where
Sydney and Melbourne, Australia.
Problem
Ganbaru Method is a fitness community with 2.1 million social media followers. They initially found success with a bootstrapped training app developed by a small engineering team. However, over time the product became bogged down by feature creep and mounting technical debt, testing the patience of loyal followers and subscribers. The founder had reached a limit and needed help to find a sustainable path forward for growth.
“help to find a sustainable path forward for growth”

Insight
A mix of quantitative and qualitative research revealed that new customers were hesitant to subscribe to the app due to uncertainty about the fitness programs and instructors available, creating friction in the sign-up process. Customers wanted the ability to ‘try before they buy’ to ensure they would see results. User interviews highlighted the need for greater flexibility and a smoother browsing experience, both before and after subscribing. Existing customers also expressed a desire for more variety and a wider range of programs to support their evolving training goals. To address these concerns, a dynamic fitness platform was essential – one that could adapt to users’ changing needs over time.
Skills used:
Workshops
Heuristic Evaluation
Analytics Review
User Research Interviews

Solution
To reduce friction and build trust, I designed an open platform that allowed potential customers to browse workouts from coaches before committing to a subscription. I also improved the Program Listing Page (PLP) with better categorisation for a more efficient browsing experience and enhanced the Program Details Page (PDP) to provide users with the key information needed to purchase with confidence. To expand Ganbaru’s offering, I integrated a wider range of programs from a team of coaches, ensuring a more diverse selection to meet different training needs. Finally, I crafted a seamless paywall checkout flow designed to increase conversion and drive subscriptions.
Skills used:
Navigation Design
Wireframing & Prototyping
User Interface Design
Behavioural Science
Results
33%
Increase in paid subscriptions.
+$250k USD
Uplift in recurring annual revenue.
7x
Growth in total online audience reach.
“This looks AMAZING!! Excited to play around with it 😍”
Customer review, November 2023