Cybersecurity web application

Cracker is an advanced web application designed to provide users with a safe and reliable payment solution for online purchases. It offers a range of features that make it a go-to platform for anyone looking for secure and seamless online transactions.

Cracker has tasked us with designing a web app that facilitates payments with cards from different regions. The platform should give the ability to top up a virtual card with cryptocurrency, which is then credited with fiat money.

This means that users can easily make purchases, regardless of where they are located or their card type. Additionally, it should focus on security. Users can rest assured that their personal and financial information is always protected.

Our role in the Cracker project was to conduct extensive research to gain insight into the needs, behaviors, and pain points of their target users. This information was used to design the web app, ensuring that it was user-friendly and intuitive.

After the research phase, we proceeded to design wireframes and created a prototype. Following some edits, we started brainstorming design concepts. Once we selected a design concept, we focused on the user interface (UI) of all the screens. We presented the results of each stage to Cracker and engaged in a collaborative discussion to ensure that the app design met their requirements and expectations.

This iterative approach allowed us to move forward with the project with the confidence that we were meeting the client’s needs.

During the research phase, we conducted a competitor analysis, business analysis, app map, and user flow. Se we were able to gain a thorough understanding of the market, potential customers, and key product requirements.

Overall, the research phase provided us with valuable insights and data that informed the design and development of the Cracker web app.

In the business analysis stage, we carefully choose the most suitable solution for the client’s needs, define the requirements, identify the most critical functionality, and create comprehensive documentation. This phase also includes gathering and analyzing data on the market size, and target customers, as well as identifying potential revenue streams and pricing models.

We created a documentation that is essential in reducing development costs and ensuring that all aspects have been accounted for and documented in detail.

By following the documentation, developers can focus on creating the product without the need for additional brainstorming. Moreover, business analysis enables us to provide accurate cost estimation, which helps in planning the company’s budget.

During the information architecture phase of the Cracker development, we focused on visualizing and organizing the structure of the web app. Our main goal was to identify all the necessary functionalities and components, and map out the screens and components needed to build the application.

By having a clear understanding of the screens and components required, we were able to estimate the work required for each component and create a detailed plan for the entire project. This helped to ensure that the development process was streamlined and efficient, and that the end result met all of the necessary requirements.

During the user flow phase of Cracker’s app design, the primary focus was on creating a smooth and intuitive user experience. To achieve this, we conducted extensive research to understand the typical user journey and behavior when using a similar app. We then developed user flow schemes that visualized the steps involved in each task a user would perform on the app, from registration to completing a transaction.

By mapping out the various flows, we identified potential pain points, friction areas, and opportunities for optimization. These insights informed the design and development of the application and ensured that users would have a seamless experience.

Once a strong analytical foundation has been established, the Cracker app design process moves on to creating a user-friendly interface. This involves designing the layout of the interface, determining the placement of each element, developing a clickable prototype, and developing the design system.

Wireframes are a vital part of the product design process as they provide a preliminary blueprint of the product’s layout and functionality. The primary objective of wireframes is to provide a basic understanding of how the product will function without getting into too much detail and stylization.

In addition, we tested on wireframes that clickable prototypes in aim gather feedback since users tend to think differently from designers.

To determine the optimal visual direction and style for the Cracker interface, we initiated the design process by creating moodboards.

We have prepared two moodboards indifferent styles for the client to choose from: one is more austere, in light colours with an accent colour, and the other is more trendy, on a darker background, with bright colours and different gradients on the cards.

After receiving the client’s approval of the moodboard, we progressed to develop an initial visual concept for the application. This involved demonstrating the chosen style on several layouts before creating the UI for all screens.

We worked diligently to create a visually stunning and modern interface for the platform. We used a dark background, which contrasts beautifully with the bright, bold accent colors we chose. This color scheme not only gives the app a trendy and stylish look, but it also ensures that important features and functions stand out.

We also designed realistic virtual cards for the app, using gradients to give the cards depth and a three-dimensional feel. This not only makes the cards look more visually interesting but also gives users a better sense of the card’s layout and features.

Our team always focuses on creating a comprehensive set of styles for colour and typography. To ensure seamless communication between designers and developers, we use design tokens for style naming and create reusable components for common elements to streamline the design process and make changes easier. This approach not only systematises design elements, but also aids front-end development, ultimately saving time and effort. In addition, we compile all styles and components into a design system, which serves as a collection of assets containing a set of design elements, further streamlining the design process.