Set
October 2026
Help weightlifting people see whether their training is working over time
Overview
Set is designed for weightlifters who want to track their progress without manual logging.
Research Goals
Take me through your weightlifting routine
Problem
Help weightlifting people see whether their training is working over time?
Through user interviews, I found that most lifters don't log their workouts, they instead rely on how a lift feels, inconsistently logged numbers, or visible changes like how clothes fit to see progress. Existing tools (notes and Whoop,) are scattered and don't give a clear overview, and people stay more consistent when training with others.
Prioritization
Setting the stage of who comes first
Design
Checking Early with Users
Improved approval management through clearer workflows and request visibility.
Reflection
Designing for operational complexity
This project
This project highlighted the difference between designing for individuals and designing for organizations. While expense tracking focuses on visibility, financial operations depend on coordination between people, teams, and processes.
The most impactful improvements came from making responsibilities, approval states, and next steps visible throughout the workflow. By reducing ambiguity and creating clearer pathways through the system, the experience became easier to navigate while supporting significantly more complex organizational needs.
This feels much closer to the style and depth of your Polaris case study while still being noticeably shorter.
