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Nexum

Design Language and User Dashboards

Introduction

Nexum is a transparent loan origination crypto to fiat lending protocol. When they first approached me, they wanted to only revamp their dashboard without moving around the components at all. However a few discussions and a couple americano’s later we decided to build a design language that can work on the public facing pages, user accessed dashboards and administration panels. To top it all it came in light and dark modes.

The Objectives

Build a Design Language
Build a design language that works across devices, is targeted towards financial systems, is not over complicated and is build with simplified atomic structure for the internal teams to use.
Build Dashboard
Dashboards to be built with the design language using the available information structure and layouts. Minor adjustments permitted with some new and interesting additions to solve certain problems with visibility of urgently noticeable content.
Enable Color Modes
Introduce color modes for the users to reduce eye fatigue.

The Process

Sketches
Sketches
I sketched out components that I felt would either be complicated, or would need better understanding or multiple passes to get the right one.
Breaking Down Brand and Elements
Breaking Down Brand and Elements
Using their brand, I introduced a mono version of their logo to be used if required, created a palette that works throughout with multiple options for different executions and created a pattern that can compliment everything.
Starting with forms
Starting with forms
One of the most dreadful things is filling out forms, even worse when the forms are not aesthetically pleasing. I started tackling this first and let the rest fill in. Not to forget customization was at the core of all the items.
Expanding but not limited to
Expanding but not limited to
The design language expanded from the forms and was atomic in nature, which helped in building a more cohesive, streamlined and consistent library. Everything was designed keeping both color modes in mind.

Implementation

The dashboards were being created in tandem with the design language to maintain a visual harmony. Some of it was part of trial and error so improvements could be made in real time.

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Why Hire Me
A seasoned UX Designer with a background in UI design and an eye for technical feasibility. 15+ years of Work Experience in a range of industries, including Crypto & Fintech, Social Gaming, Corporate Products, Transportation Tech, OTT & Radio Platforms & Digital Transformation.
A head on approach to challenges and an encouraging attitude towards problem solving, I favour data over personal preferences, testing intuition with results.

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Shahzad is a creative problem-solver with a keen eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of design principles. With his innovative thinking, he's able to come up with unique solutions to complex challenges.
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