Kagefit Service and Spatial Design
The Kagefit service design sprint, completed in 2 weeks, was a group project to recommend a floor plan and use of space for Kagefit's new building. Over the duration of this project, we took classes in Brazilian Jin Jitsu and Muay Thai. I collaborated with Katie Ann on research and concept development.
Space
Design a floor plan that includes all spacial needs and maximizes training space
Brief
Storage
Understand equipment usage and storage needs for gym and client gear.
Flow of People
Design a space that reconfigures into devided smaller spaces or opens for large class sizes
Interviews
We interviewed the owner and staff of Kagefit to understand how they use the space and how its usage varies from day to day
Owner/Chief Instructor
Shane Mills
Coach Mills daily schedule consists of arriving at Kagefit around 7 AM, teaching two classes, and then going to one of his other jobs. He returns around lunchtime, takes a nap, teaches 3 more classes depending on the day, and leaves around 9 PM.
Pain points:
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No storage for shoes and water bottles so they clutter the walkway
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Bleachers make class changes chaotic
Instructor/Jin Jitzu Fighter
Tre'ston Vines
Coach Vines schedule consists of assisting in leading the morning sessions and then cleaning and mopping the mats. He then completes his personal training and takes some recovery time. In the evening he helps lead the kid's classes and teaches private lessons.
Pain points:
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Finding the correct equipment quickly
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Putting equipment away
Instuctor/ Muay Thai Fighter
Chris McConnel
Coach McConnel arrives mid-morning, assists with pro-training, has some recovery time, helps clean, and eats lunch. In the evening he teaches a few more classes and helps clean up.
Pain points:
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Fighters don't have lockers so their belongings end up in piles in the already crowded office
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The kids lose their stuff all the time because it is currently "stored" under the bleachers during class.
Learning and Observations
Toured Kagefit current space and interviewed staff about their roles and thoughts on training
Trained and took 4 classes over the course of 2 weeks to better understand the sport from an athletes /customers point of view
Service Blueprint
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