From App to Business: Shipping First Revenue

From App to Business:
Shipping First Revenue

Designing a workout reminder that helps people select different times on different days.

PROJECT TIMELINE

5 weeks
Sept 2024 – Oct 2024

5 weeks
Sept – Oct 2024

MY ROLE

MY WINS

TEAMMATES

Upgrading to Ligi PREMIUM

Upgrading to Ligi PREMIUM

A clear, multi-step flow that guides users from the initial upsell to a successful, secure payment via Apple's native interface.

PROBLEM & OPPORTUNITY

An App with Potential, But No Path to Purchase

Ligi Fitness, an early-stage startup, had developed a functional MVP but was completely blocked from launching on the iOS App Store. The critical missing piece was a monetization flow. Leaving the app without a path to purchase was halting all business momentum. My goal was to design a complete, trustworthy, and frictionless subscription experience that would not only secure App Store approval but also convert the users into paying customers.

OUR STRATEGY

The Solution: A Seamless path to Premium subscription

The final design provides a seamless and intuitive journey for users, building trust at every step. The experience is broken down into 2 core flows:
1. Acquiring new premium members
2. Providing them control over their subscription.

USE CASE 2: STAY ON TOP OF PLAN AND PAYMENT

Managing Premium Subscription

A transparent and familiar process for managing or canceling a subscription, which builds long-term user trust and empowers the user.

UI RESEARCH

Behind the designs: Strategic Design Pillars for the Launch

Behind the designs:
Strategic Design Pillars for the Launch

Design for trust

Design for trust

Design for Business Viability

First, we had to design for trust. As a new app, asking for a credit card is a huge leap of faith. I made the executive decision to bypass custom payment methods and exclusively use Apple's native payment/Apple Pay and subscription UI. This was a trust-building strategy and an easier path for building that de-risked the launch and leveraged Apple’s credibility to get our first customers over the line.

Second, we had to design for business viability. The startup's financial health depended on maximizing Customer Lifetime Value (LTV). I intentionally designed the subscription screen with a clear visual hierarchy, using color and value callouts to gently guide users toward the annual plan. This directly aligned the UI design with the core business need for upfront cash flow and financial stability.

My Contribution

Built a Foundation for Growth

Built a design foundation for growth

Enabled App Store Launch

Enabled App Store Launch
Generated the first-ever revenue

Generated First-Ever Revenue

Generated First-Ever Revenue
  • The design successfully passed all App Store reviews, unblocking the company's official market launch.

  • The feature worked from day one, allowing Ligi Fitness to convert its first paying customers and validate its business model.

  • This V1 flow established the core monetization engine for all future pricing experiments and feature expansion.

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