MYOWN$

Challenge

In Mexico recent graduates earn an average monthly income of 9,813 pesos. However, for independent professionals, this drops to 5,621 pesos - almost half of what a graduate working in a company earns.

Solution

MYOWN$ is a platform designed to assist those who are new to managing their finances. It provides tools to track expenses, bills, and offers tips to access services from reliable sources.

Research

Interview

To validate how recent grduates are taking control of their finances I conducted some interviews to friends and acquaintances.

Persona

Based on the interviews, I developed these personas to empathize with the users, and comprehend their requirements and objectives.

Pain points

TIME
black and white crew neck shirt
black and white crew neck shirt
turned on monitoring screen
turned on monitoring screen
graphical user interface
graphical user interface

Sometimes it is difficult to have the time to sit down and take control of your finances, that’s why Myown$ is going to help giving you the best user experience taking control of your money for you.

KNOWLEDGE

Due to many individuals' inadequate financial education, our app also aims to provide clear and valuable advice on managing personal finances.

ACCOUNT

You will have your account in which you will have linked all your banks, to have better control and you could pay your bills from there.

Paper wireframes

In these wireframes, I could paint my ideas on paper in an easy way to check which design was better for my different ideas in mind.

Design

Digital wireframes

When creating the digital wireframes, I dedicated my efforts to prioritizing the data I wanted to include in the application. I began with the mobile app since it is the device we carry with us at all times and provides convenient accessibility for checking information.

High-Fidelity Prototype.


On the homepage, my aim was to present essential information in a user-friendly manner. This includes providing easy access to view your expenses, available funds, scheduled payments, recent transactions across multiple bank accounts, and your credit score.

Home Page

Accounts

Once you choose a specific account, you gain the ability to perform transactions, pay bills, and even have the convenience of withdrawing money without requiring your card.


Set your own goal

By setting a specific goal, you can establish a purpose for improving your money management skills. This approach allows you to delve deeper into understanding your needs and enables you to achieve specific milestones.

Set your own goal

Within this section, you will find valuable tips to expand your knowledge about personal finances. Additionally, it provides advice on exploring better service options at more affordable prices, ultimately assisting you in saving money.

The final high-fidelity prototype showcased streamlined user flows for managing personal finances, as well as providing useful tips and guidance on how to enhance financial well-being and set achievable goals.

MYOWN$ is a comprehensive application designed to empower you to manage your finances effectively. It provides detailed insights into your expenses, clearly understanding where your money is being spent. Moreover, it offers personalized tips tailored to your needs, enabling you to improve. Additionally, the application facilitates the swift cancellation of unnecessary services and recommends better alternatives, ensuring you optimize your financial choices. With MYOWN$, achieving a better money balance becomes accessible and convenient.

Impact

Takeaways