2025

Design Awards Silver Winner - DC Design Studio

Sors

Entrant Company

DC Design Studio

Category

User Interface (UI) - Product Interfaces

Client's Name

Country / Region:

United States

Sors is a financial management app specifically designed to meet the unique needs of Chinese international students studying abroad. It addresses common challenges such as budgeting, spending tracking, and financial goal-setting through a culturally tailored approach that ensures relevance and accessibility. The app empowers students to confidently manage their finances and build sustainable habits, offering tools and features that go beyond conventional budgeting applications.
Key features of Sors include daily financial tips that enhance financial literacy by providing practical guidance and actionable insights. A coupon aggregator helps users save money on everyday expenses by presenting personalized deals based on their spending patterns. Additionally, a community platform allows users to connect, share experiences, and support one another, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration.
Sors incorporates an intuitive interface and AI-driven insights to provide real-time feedback, helping users make informed financial decisions. It also gamifies the process of saving by rewarding users for achieving financial milestones, transforming money management into an engaging and motivational experience. By addressing both practical and cultural aspects of financial management, Sors enables users to navigate the complexities of living abroad with confidence.
More than just a budgeting tool, Sors acts as a financial companion that promotes long-term financial stability and independence. It combines innovation, cultural sensitivity, and user-centric design to create a solution that makes financial management accessible, empowering, and sustainable for its target audience.

Credits

Leader Designer
Daren Cheng
UX Designer
Daren Cheng
UI Designer
Daren Cheng
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