LILA Long-Form UX Case Study
How we brought ancient wisdom into the modern era with cutting-edge technology and design.
SERVICES
UX/UI Design
User Research
Frontend Development
Backend Development
Industries
Personal Growth
After a previous development team's efforts fell short, our mission was clear: to rebuild and reimagine the app to fulfill Williams' ambitious vision. Faced with the task of overhauling an underperforming app, our team combined innovative technical solutions with creative design and user-focused strategies.
What you need to know
Transformed a non-performing app into a highly engaging astrology platform with 4.6 stars on the App Store
Achieved a significant increase in daily active users, indicating improved user engagement.
Enhanced app stability and performance, reflected in positive user reviews and lower crash rates.
Integrated accurate astrological content, leading to increased credibility and user trust.
We set the app on a trajectory for future innovations and user base expansion.
The Client's Quest for Astrological Excellence
Known for his impressive NFL career, Ricky Williams found his post-retirement calling in sharing the incredible personal development potential of astrology with the broader public. Partnering with renowned evolutionary astrologer Steven Forest, Williams aimed to create an app that would make the profound insights of astrology accessible and relevant to everyday life. His goal was to transcend traditional astrology offerings, creating a tool that could aid users in navigating life’s challenges.
Despite Williams' clear vision, the app's initial development was a disappointment. The overseas development team’s output was misaligned with his expectations, leading to a product that lacked both aesthetic appeal and technical robustness. Recognizing the need for a change, Williams sought a development partner who could align closely with his vision and deliver a high-quality, user-centric astrology app.
Aligning Technology with Astrology: Our Approach
When Ricky Williams’ astrology app first came to us, it was facing significant challenges. The existing version, developed overseas, lacked both in performance and alignment with Ricky's astrological vision. It wasn’t just about fixing bugs; it was about reviving an idea that had lost its direction.
Williams entrusted us with a challenging & multifaceted mission: to redesign the app using Xamarin for robust cross-platform functionality, overhaul the UI/UX for an engaging user experience that accurately translated astrological concepts to a mobile screen, and optimizing the backend for complex astrological data processing that leveraged orbital state vectors among other things.
The project demanded more than just technical prowess; it required an empathetic understanding of astrology’s role in users' lives, so we dove deep into understanding the nuances of evolutionary astrology. Our strategy revolved around three pillars: technical excellence to ensure reliable astrological predictions, intuitive design to engage a diverse user base, and adaptive content to make complex astrological concepts accessible.
Collaborative workshops and continuous feedback loops with Ricky Williams and his astrological advisors were key in aligning our technical solutions with the spiritual essence of the app. By focusing on the user journey within the app, we were able to create an experience that was both informative and engaging, turning a challenging start into a successful launch.
Charting a Course to User Engagement and App Excellence
Daily active users increased significantly, signaling that the app's new intuitive design and enriched content resonated deeply with our audience. On the technical front, the number of bugs and glitches dropped dramatically, leading to a more fluid and frustration-free experience for users. This technical reliability translated into tangible user satisfaction, as reflected in the app’s reviews and ratings
User feedback painted a picture of an app that had become not just a tool but a daily companion, guiding them with meaningful astrological insights that often influenced their real-life decisions and personal growth.
A Promising Future
Collaborating with Ricky Williams to create a state-of-the-art astrology app has been a journey of discovery and innovation, both challenging and rewarding. We addressed the initial challenges and also unlocked new potentials for the app, transforming a struggling app into a robust, user-friendly, and insightful astrology tool that resonates with users globally.
The future of the app looks bright. With its increasing popularity and the positive reception from users, we are excited about its potential for growth and evolution. Plans are already underway to introduce new features, expand the user base, and continue refining the app's performance, ensuring it remains at the forefront of digital astrology services.
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