2025

Design Awards Silver Winner - FineFine LLC

Cryptomato

Entrant Company

FineFine LLC

Category

User Experience (UX) - Product UX

Client's Name

Country / Region:

United States

Cryptomato is an AI-powered crypto investment research app designed to make investing accessible and insightful for everyone—especially beginners. Realizing that newcomers often feel lost in a sea of jargon, data overload, and complicated interfaces, my goal was to strip away the complexity and create a welcoming, supportive environment.

Cryptomato reimagines the daunting world of crypto investment by blending AI-powered predictions with an approachable, user-first design. Through extensive research—including user interviews, competitor analyses, and month-long “Investment Diaries”—I uncovered the biggest barriers facing beginners: opaque jargon, overwhelming data, and the fear of making costly mistakes. My solution distills volatile market information into clear, intuitive explanations, presenting real-time news forecasts and community-driven insights in a format that’s both inviting and reassuring. A playful tomato mascot, inspired by red-and-green trading signals, injects warmth into each interaction, guiding users rather than alienating them. Every aspect of the app—from the simplified rating system to the dynamic, interactive layouts—was prototyped and tested iteratively, ensuring it resonates with complete newcomers while retaining the depth needed by seasoned enthusiasts.

The result is a streamlined, confidence-building experience that demystifies crypto investment, helping users learn at their own pace and discover new opportunities without feeling lost or intimidated. By fusing AI-driven insights, clean interface design, and a warm, engaging persona, Cryptomato proves that even the most complex financial topics can be made accessible—and even enjoyable—through thoughtful, human-centered design.

Credits

Lead Product Designer
Ying Ying Sun
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