Defy Application

Defy Application

Crypto based application

Defy is an innovative, crypto-based application designed to revolutionize the way users interact with digital currencies. Combining a highly engaging user experience with a gamified approach, Defy rewards users for every transaction they make. The app features 3D avatar profiles, which users can personalize and upgrade using their earned rewards, adding an element of fun and personalization to the crypto experience.

Defy is an innovative, crypto-based application designed to revolutionize the way users interact with digital currencies. The app features 3D avatar profiles, which users can personalize and upgrade using their earned rewards, adding an element of fun and personalization to the crypto experience.

Defy offers a comprehensive suite of crypto functionalities, making it a true crypto super app. Users can buy, send, swap, receive, and trade cryptocurrencies within the platform. Additionally, the app includes access to NFT marketplaces and yield aggregation tools, enabling users to maximize returns on their crypto investments.

Defy offers a comprehensive suite of crypto functionalities, making it a true crypto super app. Users can buy, send, swap, receive, and trade cryptocurrencies within the platform.

TIMELINE

Sep - Aug 2024

TEAM

Allan Jerrold

Tabrez Mohammed

Maharshi Patel

Sriram

TOOLS

Figma

Figjam

Blender

DISCIPLINES

Human Interface Design

Interaction Design

User Research

What Defy does?

What Defy does?

Defy is a one-of-a-kind NFT marketplace on the Aptos network, offering nearly every Web3 feature in a single platform, where users can trade crypto tokens, invest, and earn APY.

Defy is a one-of-a-kind NFT marketplace on the Aptos network, offering nearly every Web3 feature in a single platform, where users can trade crypto tokens, invest, and earn APY.

NFT

NFT

Marketplace

NFT

NFT

Marketplace

NFT

NFT

Marketplace

Trade

Sell/Buy Crypto

Trade

Sell/Buy Crypto

Trade

Sell/Buy Crypto

Invest

Earn 100% APY

Invest

Earn 100% APY

Invest

Earn 100% APY

User research

User research

In the early stages, user research was conducted to identify target users, their pain points, and the potential problems the app could solve.

In the early stages, user research was conducted to identify target users, their pain points, and the potential problems the app could solve.

The global crypto user base grew from 5 million in 2020 to 10 million in 2021, doubling within a year. By 2022, this number surged to 70 million, reflecting a significant rise in mainstream adoption and trust in digital currencies.

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In 2024, the global average of cryptocurrency ownership is estimated to be 6.8%, with over 560 million crypto owners. Since the project is funded by Aptos initially it supports Aptos network. the Aptos network has over 2 million active users and more than 20 million total unique users

Who's our audience?

Who's our audience?

Target audiences

1) Young Adults & Tech-Savvy Individuals

These young users are digital natives, often exploring alternative investments and interested in financial innovation. Many have experience with tech and finance apps.

20-35

AGE GROUP

AGE GROUP

65%

EXPECTED SIGN-UPS

EXPECTED SIGN-UPS

92%

EXPECTED USER RETENTION

MOTIVATIONS

MOTIVATIONS

Seeks a platform that can perform multiple functions within a single app to save time.

PAINPOINT

PAINPOINT

No Innovation in Web3

Lack of good UX

Transparency

Security Concerns

Expects time saving

2) Crypto Investors and Financial Enthusiasts

Individuals experienced in financial markets who may view crypto as an asset for diversification and maintains a good portfolio with the crypto assets

30-55

AGE GROUP

AGE GROUP

35%

EXPECTED SIGN-UPS

EXPECTED SIGN-UPS

87%

EXPECTED USER RETENTION

EXPECTED USER RETENTION

MOTIVATIONS

MOTIVATIONS

Transparency, reliability, and integration with traditional financial tools.

PAINPOINT

PAINPOINT

Multiple Transactions

Simple UX

Risk-free Investments

Security Concerns

Transparency

Many Crypto Apps and Websites has diverse Functionalities, but user can't get all functionalities under one platform

Many Crypto Apps and Websites has diverse Functionalities, but user can't get all functionalities under one platform

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

How can we create a Super app that inherits all features under one platform ?

How can we create a Super app that inherits all features under one platform ?

The internet is littered with important functionalities required by Web 3 users, making navigation a complex task that often leads to stress. With that in mind, We are committed to providing an all-in-one application under APTOS Network that significantly improves user experience.

Competitive Analysis

Competitive Analysis

Top crypto applications in the market has been taken into study and perks and pains are researched.

Top crypto applications in the market has been taken into study and perks and pains are researched.

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Problems Identified

Simplicity

Need of easy onboarding using keyless wallet creation

Collaborative

Crypto application lacks socially engaging features in general

Multi-transaction

Existing application doesn't support Multiple transactions

User engagements

Lack of user engagement features to reduce user churn.

Avoiding stress for the user with confusing

Interfaces

Goal

Goal

The aim is to create an engaging, intuitive crypto app that simplifies transactions and bridges Web 2 and Web 3, with personalized 3D avatars enhancing user satisfaction.

The aim is to create an engaging, intuitive crypto app that simplifies transactions and bridges Web 2 and Web 3, with personalized 3D avatars enhancing user satisfaction.

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Brainstorming & Site mapping

Brainstorming & Site mapping

Brainstorming sessions with five to six board members of the company lasted for a couple of weeks. During these sessions, the existing ideas for the product were modified to align with the needs and preferences of the target audience.

Brainstorming sessions with five to six board members of the company lasted for a couple of weeks. During these sessions, the existing ideas for the product were modified to align with the needs and preferences of the target audience.

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Wireframing

Wireframing

Based on the identified features and drafted user flow, over 30 wireframes were created for stakeholder review.

Based on the identified features and drafted user flow, over 30 wireframes were created for stakeholder review.

“Styles come and go. Good design is a language, not a style.”

“Styles come and go. Good design is a language, not a style.”

–Massimo Vignelli, Italian Designer

–Massimo Vignelli, Italian Designer

DESIGN SYSTEM

Color Palette

Color Palette

The project adopts a minimalistic visual style, using primarily blue to convey trust, as blue is psychologically associated with security, fitting the financial domain.

The project adopts a minimalistic visual style, using primarily blue to convey trust, as blue is psychologically associated with security, fitting the financial domain.

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PRIMARY

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PRIMARY

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SECONDARY

SECONDARY

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SECONDARY

SECONDARY

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Typography

Typography

We chose SF Compact Rounded for the Defy app for its modern, approachable design that aligns with the app's clean and engaging aesthetic.

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Feature highlights

Feature highlights

On considering the pain points of the users, The actual benefiting features were finalized after 3 weeks of brainstorming.

On considering the pain points of the users, The actual benefiting features were finalized after 3 weeks of brainstorming.

Multiple asset transaction

Send or swap multiple crypto assets and to multiple addresses

Send or swap multiple crypto assets and to multiple addresses

Custom 3D Avatars

Every user can create a custom 3D avatar and purchase NFT outfits.

Wallet Creation

Interactive custom wallet designs for enhanced accessibility

Interaction Design

The UX of the application is incremented using micro & macro interactions

Risk-free Investments

The business model is aligned in a way that Benefits the user with 0.1% risk factors

FEATURE 01

Multiple Asset Transactions

Multiple Asset Transactions

The wireframes were iterated based on stakeholder feedback, and the user interfaces were designed according to the prioritized feature list.

The wireframes were iterated based on stakeholder feedback, and the user interfaces were designed according to the prioritized feature list.

01 USABILITY TESTING

Multi-send

High Fidelity prototype was tested with 2-3 user to analyze how they complete the transaction by sending a crypto asset to multiple addresses.

FEEDBACKS

Tabrez (22 years old)

Tabrez (22 years old)

"Super efficient! Clear steps and a helpful confirmation summary for sending tokens to multiple addresses."

Kongarasan (22 years old)

Kongarasan (22 years old)

"Selecting multiple addresses was seamless. loved how I could easily add, remove, and review each one before sending."

RESULTS

100%

COMPLETION RATE

COMPLETION RATE

20-45s

TIME TAKEN

TIME TAKEN

01 USER-FLOW TESTING

Multi-send

High Fidelity prototype was tested with 2-3 user to analyze how they complete the transaction by sending a crypto asset to multiple addresses.

02 USABILITY TESTING

Multi-swap

Multi-swap

Swap is the most commonly used feature for a large group of users, multiple swap was a game changer and time saver for a large group of users.

Swap is the most commonly used feature for a large group of users, multiple swap was a game changer and time saver for a large group of users.

FEEDBACKS

Varshini (21 years old)

Varshini (21 years old)

"The multi-swap feature is super intuitive! Switching between tokens was quick, and the process felt smooth and reliable."

Kongarasan (22 years old)

Kongarasan (22 years old)

"The time-saving is incredible, no need for separate multiple swaps; I can select and confirm all at once!"

96%

COMPLETION RATE

32-45s

TIME TAKEN

RESULTS

96%

COMPLETION RATE

32-45s

TIME TAKEN

02 USER-FLOW TESTING

Multi-swap

Swap is the most commonly used feature for a large group of users, multiple swap was a game changer and time saver for a large group of users.

FEATURE 02

Personalized Avatar

Personalized Avatar

The introduction of custom avatars based on users' own facial features as NFTs has significantly enhanced user engagement, while positively impacting the business model through increased user participation and interest in NFT listings.

The introduction of custom avatars based on users' own facial features as NFTs has significantly enhanced user engagement, while positively impacting the business model through increased user participation and interest in NFT listings.

Customized 3D models for user engagement

Customized 3D models for user engagement

Avatar Interaction Design

Avatar Interaction Design

The internet is littered with important functionalities required by Web 3 users, making navigation a complex task that often leads to stress.

The internet is littered with important functionalities required by Web 3 users, making navigation a complex task that often leads to stress.

MEET OUR
AMBASSADORS

MEET OUR
AMBASSADORS

MEET OUR
AMBASSADORS

FEATURE 03

Wallet Design

Wallet Design

Defy accounts required a personalized wallet design to enhance user engagement. After three iterations, the design was finalized, allowing users to customize their wallet colors for a more tailored experience.

01

Wallet Creation

I made sure the process to create a wallet should not feel so song, so the wallet creation flow was optimized from 5 steps to 3 simple steps.

I made sure the process to create a wallet should not feel so song, so the wallet creation flow was optimized from 5 steps to 3 simple steps.


02

Wallet management

Wallet management

The management UI comes with two layouts which bests suits the users need. If the user has few wallets it can be viewed in stacking layouts, if more wallets then simple layout to ease the navigation of the wallets.

The management UI comes with two layouts which bests suits the users need. If the user has few wallets it can be viewed in stacking layouts, if more wallets then simple layout to ease the navigation of the wallets.

FEATURE 04

Interaction Designs

Interaction Designs

The Idea is to stand out of all the existing Crypto applications. That is achieved through fun and engaging interaction designs.

The Idea is to stand out of all the existing Crypto applications. That is achieved through fun and engaging interaction designs.

01

Quick Action

The Quick Action feature, strategically positioned within thumb reach, enables seamless access to essential actions like sell, buy, and swap, enhancing user efficiency and accessibility.

The Quick Action feature, strategically positioned within thumb reach, enables seamless access to essential actions like sell, buy, and swap, enhancing user efficiency and accessibility.

02

Screen Transition

The transition increases smooth transition with gentle motions, creating immersive experience across the screens with ideal 400ms transition time for Human-System Interaction.

03

Explore page

On the Explore page, each element is sized according to its priority, creating an immersive experience for users with elegant transitions.

Results

Grants by Design💰

"Design must reflect the practical and aesthetic in business but above all... good design must primarily serve people."

"Design must reflect the practical and aesthetic in business but above all... good design must primarily serve people."

Thomas J. Watson, Former CEO of IBM

Thomas J. Watson, Former CEO of IBM

AWARDED GRANTS

Design-Led Aptos Network Grant

Design-Led Aptos Network Grant

Defy earned a grant from the Aptos Network for its innovative design, underscoring the impact of design in shaping user experiences and driving business success. With an intuitive interface and seamless functionality, Defy impressed Aptos, emphasizing the role of thoughtful design in securing funding and fostering innovation.

Defy earned a grant from the Aptos Network for its innovative design, underscoring the impact of design in shaping user experiences and driving business success. With an intuitive interface and seamless functionality, Defy impressed Aptos, emphasizing the role of thoughtful design in securing funding and fostering innovation.

The Defy project is currently in development and is set to launch in a beta version soon. Designed initially for Aptos network users, the application is expected to expand across five or more networks in future phases. The complete design, featuring high-fidelity prototypes, secured a grant award for its innovation and strategic vision.

Project Takeways

Project Takeways

Working on the Defy app has been an invaluable hands-on experience in the Web3 industry, providing numerous opportunities for learning and growth.

Working on the Defy app has been an invaluable hands-on experience in the Web3 industry, providing numerous opportunities for learning and growth.

01

Interaction Design

This project focused heavily on interaction design to differentiate the application from other crypto platforms, allowing me to fully explore advanced prototyping techniques in Figma.

Proficiency in High-Fidelity prototyping in Figma

01

Interaction Design

This project focused heavily on interaction design to differentiate the application from other crypto platforms, allowing me to fully explore advanced prototyping techniques in Figma.

Proficiency in High-Fidelity prototyping in Figma

01

Interaction Design

This project focused heavily on interaction design to differentiate the application from other crypto platforms, allowing me to fully explore advanced prototyping techniques in Figma.

Proficiency in High-Fidelity prototyping in Figma

02

Brand Guidelines

Since I worked on this project from the very beginning in this start-up, I gained extensive experience in creating comprehensive brand guidelines for the company and establishing a design system for its products.

Proficiency in Figma Components

02

Brand Guidelines

Since I worked on this project from the very beginning in this start-up, I gained extensive experience in creating comprehensive brand guidelines for the company and establishing a design system for its products.

Proficiency in Figma Components

02

Brand Guidelines

Since I worked on this project from the very beginning in this start-up, I gained extensive experience in creating comprehensive brand guidelines for the company and establishing a design system for its products.

Proficiency in Figma Components

03

Multi-Tasking

Being part of this startup, built by a small team with ambitious goals, kept me engaged in diverse tasks, providing valuable exposure to both collaborative and independent work environments.

Brainstorming in Figjam

03

Multi-Tasking

Being part of this startup, built by a small team with ambitious goals, kept me engaged in diverse tasks, providing valuable exposure to both collaborative and independent work environments.

Brainstorming in Figjam

03

Multi-Tasking

Being part of this startup, built by a small team with ambitious goals, kept me engaged in diverse tasks, providing valuable exposure to both collaborative and independent work environments.

Brainstorming in Figjam

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YOU.

THANK

YOU.