Problem
Splitting bills and managing group expenses can be a cumbersome and time-consuming process. Traditional methods often involve manual calculations, misunderstandings about who owes what, and difficulties in tracking payments, leading to frustration and inefficiencies among users.
Solution
Bill Buddy simplifies group payment and expense management by providing an intuitive, user-friendly tool for splitting bills. Users can take a picture of the bill, convert it to text, share it via link or QR code, manage payments, and track expenses.
Problem
Splitting bills and managing group expenses can be a cumbersome and time-consuming process. Traditional methods often involve manual calculations, misunderstandings about who owes what, and difficulties in tracking payments, leading to frustration and inefficiencies among users.
Solution
Bill Buddy simplifies group payment and expense management by providing an intuitive, user-friendly tool for splitting bills. Users can take a picture of the bill, convert it to text, share it via link or QR code, manage payments, and track expenses.
Problem
Splitting bills and managing group expenses can be a cumbersome and time-consuming process. Traditional methods often involve manual calculations, misunderstandings about who owes what, and difficulties in tracking payments, leading to frustration and inefficiencies among users.
Solution
Bill Buddy simplifies group payment and expense management by providing an intuitive, user-friendly tool for splitting bills. Users can take a picture of the bill, convert it to text, share it via link or QR code, manage payments, and track expenses.
Understanding the User
Understanding the needs and pain points of our target users was the first step. I developed detailed user personas to represent different user groups, such as Brianna, a social organizer who frequently dines out with friends …
… and Alex, a meticulous finance professional who values accuracy and transparency in transactions.
These personas guided the design process, ensuring that Bill Buddy addressed the specific needs and behaviors of its users.
Understanding the User
Understanding the needs and pain points of our target users was the first step. I developed detailed user personas to represent different user groups, such as Brianna, a social organizer who frequently dines out with friends …
… and Alex, a meticulous finance professional who values accuracy and transparency in transactions.
These personas guided the design process, ensuring that Bill Buddy addressed the specific needs and behaviors of its users.
Understanding the User
Understanding the needs and pain points of our target users was the first step. I developed detailed user personas to represent different user groups, such as Brianna, a social organizer who frequently dines out with friends …
… and Alex, a meticulous finance professional who values accuracy and transparency in transactions.
These personas guided the design process, ensuring that Bill Buddy addressed the specific needs and behaviors of its users.
Competitive Analysis
I conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify existing solutions and their shortcomings. This phase involved studying popular bill-splitting apps and analyzing their features and user experiences.
Research Analysis
With the insights from my research, my goal was to take what works as industry standard and also implement new features that are not accounted for yet. While established apps like Splitwise and Venmo provide basic functionalities for splitting bills and tracking expenses, there is a clear opportunity to enhance user experience with innovative features. Bill Buddy aims to:
Integrate a bill scanning feature to streamline the process of entering bill details
Offer multiple payment options to cater to user preferences
Include a visual payment tracker to provide transparency and accountability in group expenses
By combining these new features with the best practices observed in current market leaders, Bill Buddy sets a new benchmark in the realm of bill splitting applications, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for all users.
Competitive Analysis
I conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify existing solutions and their shortcomings. This phase involved studying popular bill-splitting apps and analyzing their features and user experiences.
Research Analysis
With the insights from my research, my goal was to take what works as industry standard and also implement new features that are not accounted for yet. While established apps like Splitwise and Venmo provide basic functionalities for splitting bills and tracking expenses, there is a clear opportunity to enhance user experience with innovative features. Bill Buddy aims to:
Integrate a bill scanning feature to streamline the process of entering bill details
Offer multiple payment options to cater to user preferences
Include a visual payment tracker to provide transparency and accountability in group expenses
By combining these new features with the best practices observed in current market leaders, Bill Buddy sets a new benchmark in the realm of bill splitting applications, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for all users.
Competitive Analysis
I conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify existing solutions and their shortcomings. This phase involved studying popular bill-splitting apps and analyzing their features and user experiences.
Research Analysis
With the insights from my research, my goal was to take what works as industry standard and also implement new features that are not accounted for yet. While established apps like Splitwise and Venmo provide basic functionalities for splitting bills and tracking expenses, there is a clear opportunity to enhance user experience with innovative features. Bill Buddy aims to:
Integrate a bill scanning feature to streamline the process of entering bill details
Offer multiple payment options to cater to user preferences
Include a visual payment tracker to provide transparency and accountability in group expenses
By combining these new features with the best practices observed in current market leaders, Bill Buddy sets a new benchmark in the realm of bill splitting applications, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for all users.
User Flow Design
Based on the insights gained, I designed detailed user flows to map out the ideal interactions users would have with Bill Buddy. Visualizing the steps from capturing a bill photo to finalizing payments allowed me to create a seamless and intuitive experience.
The user flow is essential in ensuring that every touchpoint is optimized for ease of use and engagement.
User Flow Design
Based on the insights gained, I designed detailed user flows to map out the ideal interactions users would have with Bill Buddy. Visualizing the steps from capturing a bill photo to finalizing payments allowed me to create a seamless and intuitive experience.
The user flow is essential in ensuring that every touchpoint is optimized for ease of use and engagement.
User Flow Design
Based on the insights gained, I designed detailed user flows to map out the ideal interactions users would have with Bill Buddy. Visualizing the steps from capturing a bill photo to finalizing payments allowed me to create a seamless and intuitive experience.
The user flow is essential in ensuring that every touchpoint is optimized for ease of use and engagement.
Wireframing
I continued the design process with wireframes to establish the basic structure and layout of the app. These wireframes focused on creating intuitive navigation paths and clear visual hierarchies to guide users through the bill-splitting process.
Wireframing
I continued the design process with wireframes to establish the basic structure and layout of the app. These wireframes focused on creating intuitive navigation paths and clear visual hierarchies to guide users through the bill-splitting process.
Wireframing
I continued the design process with wireframes to establish the basic structure and layout of the app. These wireframes focused on creating intuitive navigation paths and clear visual hierarchies to guide users through the bill-splitting process.
Lo-fi Prototype
I began the design process with lo-fi prototypes to establish the basic structure and layout of the app. These low-fidelity prototypes focused on creating intuitive navigation paths and clear visual hierarchies to guide users through the bill-splitting process.
Lo-fi Prototype
I began the design process with lo-fi prototypes to establish the basic structure and layout of the app. These low-fidelity prototypes focused on creating intuitive navigation paths and clear visual hierarchies to guide users through the bill-splitting process.
Lo-fi Prototype
I began the design process with lo-fi prototypes to establish the basic structure and layout of the app. These low-fidelity prototypes focused on creating intuitive navigation paths and clear visual hierarchies to guide users through the bill-splitting process.
Component Library
Based on the design needs identified in the lo-fi prototypes, I created a comprehensive component library. This library included reusable design elements that ensured consistency and efficiency in the design process. Components such as buttons, input fields, and navigation elements were standardized, making it easier to develop the high-fidelity prototype.
Component Library
Based on the design needs identified in the lo-fi prototypes, I created a comprehensive component library. This library included reusable design elements that ensured consistency and efficiency in the design process. Components such as buttons, input fields, and navigation elements were standardized, making it easier to develop the high-fidelity prototype.
Component Library
Based on the design needs identified in the lo-fi prototypes, I created a comprehensive component library. This library included reusable design elements that ensured consistency and efficiency in the design process. Components such as buttons, input fields, and navigation elements were standardized, making it easier to develop the high-fidelity prototype.
Hi-Fi Prototype
Building on the component library, I developed high-fidelity prototypes that incorporated detailed visual elements and interactive components. The prototypes brought the design to life, showcasing how users would interact with the new features. This stage involved creating realistic scenarios and workflows to ensure the prototypes accurately represented the user experience.
Hi-Fi Prototype
Building on the component library, I developed high-fidelity prototypes that incorporated detailed visual elements and interactive components. The prototypes brought the design to life, showcasing how users would interact with the new features. This stage involved creating realistic scenarios and workflows to ensure the prototypes accurately represented the user experience.
Hi-Fi Prototype
Building on the component library, I developed high-fidelity prototypes that incorporated detailed visual elements and interactive components. The prototypes brought the design to life, showcasing how users would interact with the new features. This stage involved creating realistic scenarios and workflows to ensure the prototypes accurately represented the user experience.
User Testing
With the prototypes ready, I conducted user tests to gather feedback on usability and functionality. Participants interacted with the prototypes, providing insights into pain points, preferences, and overall satisfaction. Key feedback included:
User Testing
With the prototypes ready, I conducted user tests to gather feedback on usability and functionality. Participants interacted with the prototypes, providing insights into pain points, preferences, and overall satisfaction. Key feedback included:
User Testing
With the prototypes ready, I conducted user tests to gather feedback on usability and functionality. Participants interacted with the prototypes, providing insights into pain points, preferences, and overall satisfaction. Key feedback included:
Iteration and Final Designs
Based on user feedback, I implemented:
Color Revisions: I adjusted the color scheme to ensure better visual harmony and user engagement.
Manual Input Option: I incorporated a manual input feature to give users more flexibility and control over their bill entry process.
Font Adjustments: I selected a more accessible and legible font for the headers.
Iteration and Final Designs
Based on user feedback, I implemented:
Color Revisions: I adjusted the color scheme to ensure better visual harmony and user engagement.
Manual Input Option: I incorporated a manual input feature to give users more flexibility and control over their bill entry process.
Font Adjustments: I selected a more accessible and legible font for the headers.
Iteration and Final Designs
Based on user feedback, I implemented:
Color Revisions: I adjusted the color scheme to ensure better visual harmony and user engagement.
Manual Input Option: I incorporated a manual input feature to give users more flexibility and control over their bill entry process.
Font Adjustments: I selected a more accessible and legible font for the headers.
Final Designs
