Redesigning Trinkerr's Webapp

Redesigning Trinkerr's Webapp

Redesigning Trinkerr's Webapp

Making complex financial tools more accessible, reducing friction, and delivering a seamless user experience that bridges the gap between complexity and usability.

Making complex financial tools more accessible, reducing friction, and delivering a seamless user experience that bridges the gap between complexity and usability.

Making complex financial tools more accessible, reducing friction, and delivering a seamless user experience that bridges the gap between complexity and usability.

Responsive Design

Responsive Design

Responsive Design

Light + Dark Theme

End-to-end Redesign

Light + Dark Theme

Light + Dark Theme

End-to-end Redesign

End-to-end Redesign

Company Name

Company Name

Trinkerr

Trinkerr

Trinkerr

Industry

Industry

Fintech

Fintech

Fintech

Role

Role

Product Designer

Product Designer

Product Designer

Product introduction 📝

Product introduction 📝

Trinkerr is a social trading platform that allows users to invest in the stock market by following the trades of expert investors. Unlike traditional trading platforms that require a hands-on approach to research and execute trades, Trinkerr focuses on simplifying the process for beginners by allowing them to copy the strategies of seasoned traders.

Trinkerr is a social trading platform that allows users to invest in the stock market by following the trades of expert investors. Unlike traditional trading platforms that require a hands-on approach to research and execute trades, Trinkerr focuses on simplifying the process for beginners by allowing them to copy the strategies of seasoned traders.

Trinkerr is a social trading platform that allows users to invest in the stock market by following the trades of expert investors. Unlike traditional trading platforms that require a hands-on approach to research and execute trades, Trinkerr focuses on simplifying the process for beginners by allowing them to copy the strategies of seasoned traders.

This concept, often referred to as “copy trading,” has made it a popular choice for those new to the stock market or those who prefer a more passive approach.

This concept, often referred to as “copy trading,” has made it a popular choice for those new to the stock market or those who prefer a more passive approach.

This concept, often referred to as “copy trading,” has made it a popular choice for those new to the stock market or those who prefer a more passive approach.

this project's IMPACT 🎯

this project's IMPACT 🎯

56%

56%

56%

Increase in retention rates

Increase in retention rates

Increase in retention rates

32%

32%

32%

Increase in engagement

Increase in engagement

Increase in engagement

47%

47%

47%

Decrease in user-dropoffs

my role 💁🏻‍♀️

my role 💁🏻‍♀️

We were a team of three (one senior designer and 2 junior designers). I contributed to this project by conducting initial research to identify problems and proposed the redesign. Then brainstorming potential solutions and improvising user flows. Finally, created interactive prototypes.

We were a team of three (one senior designer and 2 junior designers). I contributed to this project by conducting initial research to identify problems and proposed the redesign. Then brainstorming potential solutions and improvising user flows. Finally, created interactive prototypes.

We were a team of three (one senior designer and 2 junior designers). I contributed to this project by conducting initial research to identify problems and proposed the redesign. Then brainstorming potential solutions and improvising user flows. Finally, created interactive prototypes.

a little background 👩🏻‍💻

a little background 👩🏻‍💻

When I joined Trinkerr, my managers and senior stakeholders shared some of the key business challenges the company was facing. Initially, their plan was to address these issues by adding a new set of features. However, after analyzing the situation, I suggested that a complete redesign of the product would be a more effective approach. Adding new features without addressing the foundational design issues could complicate matters further. Since our design team’s heuristic evaluation had already highlighted the necessity of a redesign, we all agreed to prioritize it before incorporating new features.

When I joined Trinkerr, my managers and senior stakeholders shared some of the key business challenges the company was facing. Initially, their plan was to address these issues by adding a new set of features. However, after analyzing the situation, I suggested that a complete redesign of the product would be a more effective approach. Adding new features without addressing the foundational design issues could complicate matters further. Since our design team’s heuristic evaluation had already highlighted the necessity of a redesign, we all agreed to prioritize it before incorporating new features.

When I joined Trinkerr, my managers and senior stakeholders shared some of the key business challenges the company was facing. Initially, their plan was to address these issues by adding a new set of features. However, after analyzing the situation, I suggested that a complete redesign of the product would be a more effective approach. Adding new features without addressing the foundational design issues could complicate matters further. Since our design team’s heuristic evaluation had already highlighted the necessity of a redesign, we all agreed to prioritize it before incorporating new features.

research 🔎

research 🔎

From our research, surveys (250 participants), and user calls (15 people), we identified the problems and categorized them into different groups to achieve a clearer understanding…

From our research, surveys (250 participants), and user calls (15 people), we identified the problems and categorized them into different groups to achieve a clearer understanding…

From our research, surveys (250 participants), and user calls (15 people), we identified the problems and categorized them into different groups to achieve a clearer understanding…

User & Design Issues

User & Design Issues

User & Design Issues

Lack of social features

Users lack opportunities to connect and build communities around shared interests.

Poor User Experience

Lack of design consistency and bad information architecture, resulting in confusion and difficulty in feature discoverability.

Poor User Experience

Lack of design consistency and bad information architecture, resulting in confusion and difficulty in feature discoverability.

Business & Stakeholder Concerns

Poor User Engagement & Low Conversion Rates

Users interact minimally with the product or features and visitors fail to transition to paying or engaged users.

Low Retention Rates & High Post-Onboarding Drop-off

Users stop returning to the product over time and Users disengage shortly after signing up or onboarding.

Business & Stakeholder Concerns

Business & Stakeholder Concerns

Poor User Engagement & Low Conversion Rates

Users interact minimally with the product or features and visitors fail to transition to paying or engaged users.

Low Retention Rates & High Post-Onboarding Drop-off

Users stop returning to the product over time and Users disengage shortly after signing up or onboarding.

We need to consider different perspectives based on the two primary user groups on the platforms…

We need to consider different perspectives based on the two primary user groups on the platforms…

We need to consider different perspectives based on the two primary user groups on the platforms…

User Group 1- Beginner Trader

User Group 1- Beginner Trader

Who are more likely to copy expert traders' portfolios. Their main challenge lies in finding experts whose investment goals align with their own.

Who are more likely to copy expert traders' portfolios. Their main challenge lies in finding experts whose investment goals align with their own.

Who are more likely to copy expert traders' portfolios. Their main challenge lies in finding experts whose investment goals align with their own.

User Group 2- Expert Trader

User Group 2- Expert Trader

Users who create their own stock portfolios and are registered as experts. Their primary challenge is improving the discoverability of their profiles to attract more followers who will replicate their portfolios.

Users who create their own stock portfolios and are registered as experts. Their primary challenge is improving the discoverability of their profiles to attract more followers who will replicate their portfolios.

Users who create their own stock portfolios and are registered as experts. Their primary challenge is improving the discoverability of their profiles to attract more followers who will replicate their portfolios.

Project goals 😎

Project goals 😎

  1. Redesign the Trinkerr web app for a seamless and intuitive user experience.

  1. Redesign the Trinkerr web app for a seamless and intuitive user experience.

  1. Redesign the Trinkerr web app for a seamless and intuitive user experience.

  1. Introduce new features like the watchlist page, Option Chain, Futures and Options trading, and an explore section for discovery of portfolios, stocks, and expert traders.

  1. Introduce new features like the watchlist page, Option Chain, Futures and Options trading, and an explore section for discovery of portfolios, stocks, and expert traders.

  1. Introduce new features like the watchlist page, Option Chain, Futures and Options trading, and an explore section for discovery of portfolios, stocks, and expert traders.

  1. Create a responsive design for enhanced accessibility across devices.

  1. Create a responsive design for enhanced accessibility across devices.

  1. Create a responsive design for enhanced accessibility across devices.

explorations 🤯

explorations 🤯

FInal redesign 🥁

FInal redesign 🥁

  1. Changed the navigation system.

  1. Changed the navigation system.

— Before

— After

We opted for a vertical side navigation bar as it excels in scalability. Additionally, vertical menus are easier to scan and adapt seamlessly to responsive designs, ensuring a consistent user experience across devices.

We opted for a vertical side navigation bar as it excels in scalability. Additionally, vertical menus are easier to scan and adapt seamlessly to responsive designs, ensuring a consistent user experience across devices.

We opted for a vertical side navigation bar as it excels in scalability. Additionally, vertical menus are easier to scan and adapt seamlessly to responsive designs, ensuring a consistent user experience across devices.

User Benefits

User Benefits

User Benefits

Reduced Cognitive Load

Reduced Cognitive Load

More Accessible

More Accessible

Design Benefits

Design Benefits

Design Benefits

Better Scalability

Better Scalability

Ease of Hierarchical Representation

Ease of Hierarchical Representation

Responsive Design

Responsive Design

Better Real-Estate Management

Better Real-Estate Management

Technical Benefits

Technical Benefits

Technical Benefits

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Implementation

Modular Design- Reusable Components

Modular Design- Reusable Components

  1. Improved Feed with Social Features

  1. Improved Feed with Social Features

— Before

— After

We introduced a "feed" feature on the homepage, which significantly boosted user engagement. Additionally, we implemented a leaderboard to highlight top expert traders, fostering a sense of competition and further enhancing user interaction.

We introduced a "feed" feature on the homepage, which significantly boosted user engagement. Additionally, we implemented a leaderboard to highlight top expert traders, fostering a sense of competition and further enhancing user interaction.

We introduced a "feed" feature on the homepage, which significantly boosted user engagement. Additionally, we implemented a leaderboard to highlight top expert traders, fostering a sense of competition and further enhancing user interaction.

User Benefits

User Benefits

User Benefits

Social Connection

Social Connection

Increase Discoverability

Increase Discoverability

Personalized Content

Personalized Content

Motivation (due to sense of competition

Motivation (due to sense of competition

Design Benefits

Design Benefits

Design Benefits

Engagement-Driven Design

Engagement-Driven Design

More Accessible

More Accessible

Business Benefits

Business Benefits

Business Benefits

Boosted Engagement Metrics

Boosted Engagement Metrics

Monetization Opportunities via Ads

Monetization Opportunities via Ads

Increased User Retention

Increased User Retention

  1. Improved Watchlist Functionalities

  1. Improved Watchlist Functionalities

— Before

— After

We found that having a sticky watchlist section on every page added unnecessary cognitive load for users and occupied over 20% of the page's real estate, making it an inefficient design choice. To address this, we created a dedicated watchlist page and enhanced it with additional features such as filters, sorting, and a buy/sell modal.

We found that having a sticky watchlist section on every page added unnecessary cognitive load for users and occupied over 20% of the page's real estate, making it an inefficient design choice. To address this, we created a dedicated watchlist page and enhanced it with additional features such as filters, sorting, and a buy/sell modal.

We found that having a sticky watchlist section on every page added unnecessary cognitive load for users and occupied over 20% of the page's real estate, making it an inefficient design choice. To address this, we created a dedicated watchlist page and enhanced it with additional features such as filters, sorting, and a buy/sell modal.

User Benefits

User Benefits

User Benefits

Streamlined Functionality

Streamlined Functionality

Better Organization

Better Organization

Design Benefits

Design Benefits

Design Benefits

Improved Layout Efficiency

Improved Layout Efficiency

Enhanced Usability

Enhanced Usability

Scalable Design

Scalable Design

Business Benefits

Business Benefits

Business Benefits

Better Conversion Rates

Better Conversion Rates

Optimized Content Delivery

Optimized Content Delivery

  1. Better "Investment Summary" Page with Actionable Insights

  1. Better "Investment Summary" Page with Actionable Insights

  1. Better "Investment Summary" Page with Actionable Insights

— Before

— After

Designed an intuitive page to display investment summaries and provide insights to help users evaluate their performance effectively.

Designed an intuitive page to display investment summaries and provide insights to help users evaluate their performance effectively.

Designed an intuitive page to display investment summaries and provide insights to help users evaluate their performance effectively.

User Benefits

User Benefits

User Benefits

Clarity and Focus

Clarity and Focus

Comprehensive Overview

Comprehensive Overview

Empowered Decision-Making

Empowered Decision-Making

Design Benefits

Design Benefits

Design Benefits

Data Visualization

Data Visualization

Consistency

Consistency

Business Benefits

Business Benefits

Business Benefits

Increased Trust and Retention

Increased Trust and Retention

Efficient Data Management

Efficient Data Management

Promoting Premium Features

Promoting Premium Features

  1. Introduced the "Learnings" Page

  1. Introduced the "Learnings" Page

This page showcases content created by expert traders on the platform, including podcasts, videos, and top threads from the feed. It provides beginner traders with valuable knowledge and insights while offering expert traders increased visibility. This feature is designed to significantly enhance user engagement.

This page showcases content created by expert traders on the platform, including podcasts, videos, and top threads from the feed. It provides beginner traders with valuable knowledge and insights while offering expert traders increased visibility. This feature is designed to significantly enhance user engagement.

This page showcases content created by expert traders on the platform, including podcasts, videos, and top threads from the feed. It provides beginner traders with valuable knowledge and insights while offering expert traders increased visibility. This feature is designed to significantly enhance user engagement.

User Benefits

User Benefits

User Benefits

Personalization

Personalization

Community Connection

Community Connection

Discoverability & Learning opportunities

Discoverability & Learning opportunities

Actionable Information

Actionable Information

Design Benefits

Design Benefits

Design Benefits

User-Centric Design

User-Centric Design

Interactive Features

Interactive Features

Business Benefits

Business Benefits

Business Benefits

Monetization Opportunities via Ads

Monetization Opportunities via Ads

Boosted Platform Credibility

Boosted Platform Credibility

Increased User Retention

Increased User Retention

  1. Improved F&O Page

  1. Improved F&O Page

An intuitive F&O interface enables both novice and experienced traders to navigate derivative trading with confidence, assess risks accurately, and implement strategies seamlessly. It simplifies complex processes, improving usability and enhancing user experience.

An intuitive F&O interface enables both novice and experienced traders to navigate derivative trading with confidence, assess risks accurately, and implement strategies seamlessly. It simplifies complex processes, improving usability and enhancing user experience.

An intuitive F&O interface enables both novice and experienced traders to navigate derivative trading with confidence, assess risks accurately, and implement strategies seamlessly. It simplifies complex processes, improving usability and enhancing user experience.

if i had more time . . .

if i had more time . . .

If I had more time, I would focus on conducting deeper usability testing with a diverse group of users, including both beginners and experienced traders, to identify edge cases and refine the redesigned interface further. I’d also invest in incorporating advanced personalization features, such as AI-driven recommendations and tailored insights, to elevate the user experience.

If I had more time, I would focus on conducting deeper usability testing with a diverse group of users, including both beginners and experienced traders, to identify edge cases and refine the redesigned interface further. I’d also invest in incorporating advanced personalization features, such as AI-driven recommendations and tailored insights, to elevate the user experience.

If I had more time, I would focus on conducting deeper usability testing with a diverse group of users, including both beginners and experienced traders, to identify edge cases and refine the redesigned interface further. I’d also invest in incorporating advanced personalization features, such as AI-driven recommendations and tailored insights, to elevate the user experience.

my learnings . . .

my learnings . . .

  1. Throughout the redesign of Trinkerr's web app, I gained invaluable insights into balancing user experience with business goals.

  1. Throughout the redesign of Trinkerr's web app, I gained invaluable insights into balancing user experience with business goals.

  1. Throughout the redesign of Trinkerr's web app, I gained invaluable insights into balancing user experience with business goals.

  1. I learned the importance of deeply understanding the target audience, particularly in a complex space like social trading, where user knowledge can vary widely. By conducting heuristic evaluations and collaborating closely with stakeholders, I realized how crucial it is to prioritize usability and clarity in simplifying intricate concepts.

  1. I learned the importance of deeply understanding the target audience, particularly in a complex space like social trading, where user knowledge can vary widely. By conducting heuristic evaluations and collaborating closely with stakeholders, I realized how crucial it is to prioritize usability and clarity in simplifying intricate concepts.

  1. I learned the importance of deeply understanding the target audience, particularly in a complex space like social trading, where user knowledge can vary widely. By conducting heuristic evaluations and collaborating closely with stakeholders, I realized how crucial it is to prioritize usability and clarity in simplifying intricate concepts.

  1. This project also reinforced the significance of iterative design, as constant testing and feedback led to better refinement of the UI and smoother user flows.

  1. This project also reinforced the significance of iterative design, as constant testing and feedback led to better refinement of the UI and smoother user flows.

  1. This project also reinforced the significance of iterative design, as constant testing and feedback led to better refinement of the UI and smoother user flows.

  1. I developed a deeper appreciation for cross-functional collaboration, working alongside developers to ensure that the design was not only user-friendly but also technically feasible.

  1. I developed a deeper appreciation for cross-functional collaboration, working alongside developers to ensure that the design was not only user-friendly but also technically feasible.

  1. I developed a deeper appreciation for cross-functional collaboration, working alongside developers to ensure that the design was not only user-friendly but also technically feasible.

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