Dave Mearsheimer
01.
The project was fundamentally driven by the need to tackle the cluttered information and mental strain (cognitive load) found in current cryptocurrency trading dashboards. Our initial look revealed that other platforms often rely on distracting bright colors and fail to put essential risk tools front and center, leading to fast user fatigue and increasing the chance of errors in a volatile market. The core decision was to change the design game: instead of just showing numbers, the interface had to become a reliable helper for making choices. The goal was to engineer a calm, focused, and super efficient workspace where experienced traders could quickly process real-time changes and make tough decisions accurately, turning the trading experience from a stressful chore into smooth analysis.
03.
The design solution relies on a robust modular, building-block layout, which was the crucial decision for making the design scalable. This structure clearly separates vital information (Chart, Risk Analysis, Metrics) into different cards, letting users quickly scan for overall status before zooming into details, which dramatically cuts down on the time it takes to get an insight. Readability was boosted by using high-contrast, minimal color on the dark background; color is only used to signal status (green for good, red for bad), cleaning up the look. Plus, knowing that risk management is huge, we added a dedicated Doughnut Chart module to quickly summarize Risk Exposure. This gives advanced users an immediate, visual understanding of complex portfolio risks, effectively building smart trading habits right into the main view.
Achieved a 1.5-second time-to-insight
This is the average time required for a user to locate and read the current price and 24h gain/loss. (40% faster than benchmark competitors)
40% Faster
Faster average time-to-insight for core price and status metrics, compared to existing market benchmarks.
98% positive sentiment
Regarding Visual aesthetics using a Likert Scale
2025
CryptoTrader
Concept/Study
Project Type
FinTech UI/UX Design | Data Visualization Strategy | Specialized Trading Platform Interface (SIP/STP)
Role
Lead UX Designer, UI Designer, Data Visualization Specialist
Tools
Figma | Miro | Iconify | Various Exts
Contribution
FinTech UI/UX Design | Data Visualization Strategy | Specialized Trading Platform Interface (SIP/STP)
02.
Our research, which included looking at competitors and chatting with users, gave us three must-follow strategic rules. First, everyone agreed: Dark Mode is mandatory. This instantly led us to build a professional, easy-on-the-eyes dark theme for those long screen times. Second, users needed lots of info, fast. We decided a modular, single-screen layout was key to avoid constant scrolling, but this meant being super organized. Third, the data needed to be useful right away. This was the big takeaway: traders don't just want basic numbers; they need signals. So, we strategically decided to focus on the visual placement of indicators (like RSI and SMA) and clear risk assessment data, showing them right next to the price chart for instant context.
