Managing shared expenses—whether among roommates, friends, or colleagues—is often complicated.
Role
solo UX & UI Designer
Tools
Figma, Mobbin
Duration
Jan 7th – jan 14th 2025 (1 week)
Problem Statement:
How might we create a frictionless and transparent expense-sharing experience that allows users to effortlessly split, track, and settle shared bills?
Solution
A bill-splitting app with clear records, automated reminders, and seamless payments will eliminate financial friction and improve relationships within groups.
User Research & Insights
User Surveys: Sent out a form to people who frequently split bills.
User Interviews – Talked to 5 participants about their experiences.
Key Findings
75% of users say they often forget to request or send payments.
60% of respondents feel uncomfortable reminding friends to pay.
People use multiple tools (WhatsApp, spreadsheets, notes) to track expenses, leading to confusion.
Most users prefer mobile apps over spreadsheets or manual tracking.
Trust issues arise when payments are not tracked transparently.
User Quotes
I always forget who paid what in our shared expenses.
I need something that keeps track for me, so I don’t have to do the math!
Key Features
Home
Central view of all active groups, expense summaries, and balances.
Accept and reject group invites from friends and family.
Integrated Group Chat with Payment & Settlement
Real-Time Group Chat: Discuss and manage expenses instantly within your groups.
One-Tap Payments: Settle balances effortlessly with a single tap.
Effortless Expense Splitting
Instant Entry: Log shared expenses in seconds.
Smart Calculations: Automatic division of costs among group members.
Custom Contributions: Adjust individual shares for flexibility.
In-App Discussions: interact directly on expenses for clarity.
Design System
I’ve slowly compiled and refined common components.