A martial arts rank display product and community platform for modern martial artists.
Combining modern martial arts rank display with modern NFC technology.
Background:
Company: RankPatch
Services: Research, Design, Fabricate & Build
Role: Research, Industrial Design, Digital Product Design, Product Management & Project Managment
Taking martial arts into the modern era, mixing tradition with technology
For modern martial artist, it's difficult not being able to display their rank on contemporary workout gear. Without the old-school kimonos and belts, it’s been chaotic to say the least, trying to remember skill levels and match up with training partners.
Revolutionize modern martial art rank display
Create a cutting-edge rank display product using NFC technology, so combat sport athletes can proudly show their rank on all their training gear. Plus, connect with friends and contacts effortlessly through our community platform.
Project: RankPatch is a cutting-edge martial arts rank display system designed for contemporary martial artists to display their rank on modern workout gear.
Project Details:
Key tasks for this project: Verify proof of concept for the physical RankPatch product, design of the product layout, find quality fabricators, design the responsive web layout and e-commerce site, and test the physical and digital products.
RankPatch Vision: The ultimate solution for modern martial arts rank display, motivation and connection.
Show your journey. Share your drive. Connect with the community.
Show your journey. Share your drive. Connect with the community.
Connect with the community effortlessly using NFC technology to share your social media.
Project Objectives
Design and craft a durable, high-quality, easy-to-use rank display system for martial artists who use "NOGI" gear during training.
Sourcing of top-level fabricators that can produce consistent, high-quality products matching the rigorous requirements of martial arts use.
Create an intuitive e-commerce site allowing easy ordering of various RankPatch options to suit the user's needs.
Use embedded NFC/RFID technology to allow athletes to easily connect with team members, new contacts, training facilities, as well as display their athletic profile.