CLMBR

Building a connected fitness platform

We partnered with CLMBR to design, build, and launch the cross-platform app for their new vertical climber — working alongside product designers, fitness experts, and hardware developers to make sure data, video, and audio all stream seamlessly for the best possible experience.

The CLMBR class library on the machine’s embedded display — “Test your will: Bootcamp Climb” above the trending classes

CLMBR’s topographic identity — contour lines rising across a black field

An athlete mid-climb on the CLMBR vertical climber, lit in lavender

CLMBR is the most advanced vertical climber ever made. The perfect balance of functionality and efficiency, bundled together in a sleek design that fits seamlessly in your space. So naturally, CLMBR needed a digital experience that matched the caliber of their machines.

An iPhone lying on a white surface beside a pair of earbuds, showing the :30 Sprint benchmark

The three benchmark categories — Sprint, Endurance and Strength — as full-bleed photo cards

Workout summary on the embedded display — 7,569 vertical feet, achievements and the climb graph for a Wednesday evening climb

We designed an interface that reflects the machine's core ethos: movement that feels natural, guided, and rewarding. The UI connects seamlessly with the vertical climbing experience, surfacing real-time performance metrics — vertical feet, power, tempo, and workout targets — in an intuitive, visually engaging way that keeps users focused on their progress rather than the technology behind it. It doesn't just show data; it celebrates motion, making every session feel purposeful and immersive.

A live class on the embedded display — the instructor with dumbbells beside real-time reach, power and calorie metrics

Mobile workout summary — Wednesday evening climb, 2,350 feet, achievements and challenge progress

Mobile sprint challenge — :30 Sprint with a best of 237 feet and the previous attempts

From the Client

Nat Carruthers

Head of Product

“Nicer is an essential design and build partner for high-velocity startups launching world-class products.”

A hand holding an iPhone running the CLMBR companion app against a blue wall

Services

UI Design
Product Development

Delivered

Cross-platform app
Embedded display UI
iOS companion app

Partnership

Industries

Fitness Tech

Links

CLMBR Website

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# CLMBR

A connected, immersive, digital platform for fitness tech startup, CLMBR.
[CLMBR Website](https://clmbr.com)

[Video Reel](clmbr.mp4)

## Overview

We partnered CLMBR to help them design, build, and launch the cross-platform app for their new vertical climber. Working with product designers, fitness experts, and hardware developers to make sure data, video, and audio were all streaming seamlessly to provide the best experience.

- UI/UX Design
- Product Development

[Screenshot of CLMBR class content](clmbr-1.png)

## Get the world climbing

CLMBR is the most advanced vertical climber ever made. The perfect balance of functionality and efficiency, bundled together in a sleek design that fits seamlessly in your space. So naturally, CLMBR needed a digital experience that matched the caliber of their machines.

[Photo of CLMBR app on iPhone](clmbr-2.png)
[Abstract CLMBR topographic](clmbr-3a.png)
[Photo of CLMBR machine](clmbr-3b.png)
[Screenshot of workout summary screen](clmbr-4.png)

## UI designed for movement

For CLMBR, we designed an interface that reflects the machine’s core ethos. Movement that feels natural, guided, and rewarding. The UI we built seamlessly connects with the vertical climbing experience, surfacing real-time performance metrics like vertical feet climbed, power, tempo, and workout targets in an intuitive, visually engaging way that keeps users focused on their progress rather than the technology behind it. The UI doesn’t just show data; it celebrates motion and progress, making every session feel purposeful and immersive.

[Screenshot of live workout view with instructor](clmbr-5.png)
[Screenshot of sprint benchmark detail on iPhone](clmbr-6.png)
[Screenshot of workout summary on iPhone](clmbr-7a.png)
[Screenshot of sprint challenge detail on iPhone](clmbr-7b.png)
[Screenshot of benchmark category screens](clmbr-8.png)
[Screenshot of real-time performance metrics bar](clmbr-9.png)

> Nicer is an essential design and build partner for high-velocity startups launching world-class products.

- [Photo of Nat Curruthers](nat.png)
- **Nat Curruthers**
- Head of Product @ CLMBR

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