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Summary
- Presented a finance app design (Penny the pig mascot, galaxy/space theme) to a group of seven others for feedback.
- Feedback was positive on pennies, palette and mood board, but raised concerns about data-heavy charts clashing with a friendly character and about the space theme adding too many layers.
- No decisions or tasks were set. Four open design questions came out of it.
Key Takeaways
- Simplify. Do not add more numbers and stress. Use metaphors to show doing well or struggling over a day, week or month.
- Bar charts seem to contradict the Headspace/Duolingo vibe. Reconciling character with data is the core tension.
- Define the behavior the app should drive and reward it, as Duolingo does with streaks and rewards.
- Concern that space and the other themes add too many layers and may be overplayed. The metaphor need not be on the nose.
- Shame around finances is an opportunity. Accessible language and comparisons to other people help users not feel alone.
- Polish builds trust: animation, seamless interaction and meticulous detail, as Apple does.
- A galaxy feature could draw in 20-year-olds with a novel, fun experience.
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Open Questions
- How do we reconcile the friendly Headspace/Duolingo vibe with data-heavy bar charts and graphs?