Pulse

Pulse

Recovery data people can read in one glance from their wrist.

Role

Product designer

Year

2024

Timeline

5 weeks

Client

Pulse

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01 Today

“Our users check recovery every morning now instead of ignoring the numbers.”

“Our users check recovery every morning now instead of ignoring the numbers.”

Client name

Head of Product, Pulse

Overview

Overview

The watch showed six recovery metrics on a tiny screen. Most people ignored them, because none of the numbers told them what to do next.

Process

Process

I folded the metrics into one daily score with a single suggestion, like rest or train. The details stay one tap away for people who want them.

Score

One number for the day

Advice

A clear next step

Details

One tap away, never forced

Final design

Final design

Result

Result

Recovery went from ignored to a daily habit. Next time, I would design the phone and watch views together from the start.

6 → 1

Numbers on the first screen

+52%

Daily check-ins

4.8

App Store rating

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Contact

2026 Maya Ellison

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