Pioneer

Pioneer is a map-first social travel platform that turns scattered pins into collaborative journeys. Chloe defined the vision, we shaped the build, and together we delivered a product that helps explorers discover, plan, and share trips without friction.

Product StrategyUI/UX DesignFull-Stack BuildMapbox Platform
11k+
Routes planned in beta
-36%
Time to first saved spot
Sub 2.4s
Largest Contentful Paint
Pioneer cover

Project Overview

The Challenge

Travelers relied on spreadsheets, screenshots, and group chats to organize trips. Pioneer needed a single experience where map context, recommendations, and real-time planning lived together without overwhelming people.

The Solution

We designed a map-first social feed, collaborative route builder, and profile system that balance rich storytelling with fast performance. Supabase and Mapbox power the stack so new journeys stay in sync across devices.

Key Features

Map-first discovery

Live feed blends map markers, stories, and filters so explorers see where friends have gone before.

Collaborative routes

Trip drawer stitches multi-stop itineraries with live distance, weather, and sharing controls.

Performance guardrails

Data-fetching, asset budgets, and skeleton states keep interactions under 100ms even with Mapbox layers.

Experience Gallery

These product moments highlight how Pioneer keeps planning fast, collaborative, and visually rich across the journey lifecycle.

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Project Results

Pioneer now delivers a coordinated planning experience for early adopters. Explorers save time on organizing trips, see trusted recommendations faster, and share routes with confidence thanks to thoughtful performance and safety practices.

92%
Beta retention after first trip
18 hrs
Engineering time saved per release
100 ms
Average map interaction latency

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