Climb Oslo

Abstract

The research stage of this project aimed to uncover the issues preventing indoor climbers in Oslo, Norway from engaging in outdoor bouldering. The research methods used for this part of the project were expert interviews, climbing workshops, surveys, and desk research. The findings from this research were then synthesized, resulting in four main insights: Accessibility, Safety Information, Planning, and Communication. Following the findings from the research stage, the project moved on to the design stage, which focused on addressing the four main insights. The design methods used for this part of the project included design workshops, usability testing, card sorting, workshop run-throughs, shadow testing, design sprints, and field testing. The final designs that attept to address the research problems are as followed: a prototype planning tool, a print branding campaign communicating the brand values, an interactive indoor safety workshop on outdoor bouldering, an equipment rental starter package and an over arching brand.