nike run music is a feature concept designed to increase runner motivation by aligning music rhythm with running cadence. what began as a personal curiosity evolved into a full ux/ui proposal for the nike run club app.
running has always been part of my routine, and nike run is the app i commonly use to track my runs. this project began from my own experience noticing how music influences my motivation and cadence — and wondering why the app didn't already do something about it.
i interviewed four runners with different habits and goals. across every conversation, one theme repeated: music matters, but no app was making it work with the run. the gap between music apps and running apps was the brief.
the feature works in three ways: it suggests playlists matched to your workout type, visualizes how each song synced with your pace after the run, and explains the science behind bpm ranges and running zones in context.
