PocketPal
PocketPal
PocketPal and PocketMentor is dynamic duo of apps designed to foster financial literacy in children and involve parents in the process
project type
Product Design
skill
Figma | UI/UX Design
Year
2023
Role
DESIGNER
Design Opportunity
Design Opportunity
Cashless and digital payments have experienced significant growth in adoption worldwide
Cashless and digital payments have experienced significant growth in adoption worldwide
89%
89%
of U.S. adults now use digital payments
2024B
2024B
total transaction value of digital payments in U.S.
total transaction of digital payments in U.S.
66.7%
66.7%
"buy now, pay later" in U.S. domestic transactions
"buy now, pay later" in U.S. transactions
"buy now, pay later" in U.S. transactions
For young generation,
Money is something they see on a screen and spend with a tap
For young generation,
Money is something they see on a screen and spend with a tap
Traditional Financial Education
Traditional Financial Education
Traditional financial education, typically delivered through parental guidance, school programs. Hands-on experiences like handling cash, provides a foundational understanding of money management.
Traditional financial education, typically delivered through parental guidance, school programs.
Hands-on experiences like handling cash, provides a foundational understanding of money management.
Financial Game
Games designed for financial education can make learning about money management fun
Family Budget
Children learn about the importance of financial planning by discussing family budget
Shopping Lesson
During grocery shopping, parents can give their children a small budget to buy certain items
Saving Goal
Parents help their children set specific savings goals, such as saving for a new toy
Card Authorize
Parents add their children as authorized users on their credit card
However, traditional methods are often not well suited to the complexity of today’s financial systems and lack the engagement and accessibility of digital tools.
However, traditional methods are often not well suited to the complexity of today’s financial systems and lack the engagement and accessibility of digital tools
Problem
Problem
Needs
Needs
Combining digital tools with traditional teaching methods and fostering open, personal financial discussions can provide a comprehensive financial education that prepares children for both the digital and physical aspects of money management
Combining digital tools with traditional teaching methods and fostering open, personal financial discussions can provide a comprehensive financial education that prepares children for both the digital and physical aspects of money management
Combining digital tools with traditional teaching methods and fostering open, personal financial discussions can provide a comprehensive financial education that prepares children for both the digital and physical aspects of money management
How Might We
How Might We
Transform digital financial actions into experiences that children can feel?
Transform digital financial actions into experiences that children can feel?
User Research
Middle childhood kids(Ages 6 - 12) in this age group are learning how to plan ahead, budget and rely on their own inner guidance when making decisions. Middle childhood kids and their parents would be the target user group
94% of children aged between 8 and 18 years had a smartphone/watch
User Research
Children’s smartwatch adoption has grown steadily in many urban and developed markets, as parents increasingly seek safer, more controlled alternatives to smartphones for communication and location tracking
Middle childhood kids(Ages 6 - 12) in this age group are learning how to plan ahead, budget and rely on their own inner guidance when making decisions
94% of children aged between 8 and 18 years had a smartphone/watch
Children’s smartwatch adoption has grown steadily in many urban and developed markets, as parents increasingly seek safer, more controlled alternatives to smartphones for communication and location tracking
Ideation
Ideation
Dynamic duo of apps designed to foster financial literacy in children and involve parents in the process
Dynamic duo of apps designed to foster financial literacy in children and involve parents in the process
Designing a Living Space Kids Can Create, Share, and Grow
Designing Living Space Kids Can Create, Share, and Grow
PocketPal
PocketPal
PocketPal is child-friendly digital wallet app for the smart watch, PocketPal turns abstract financial concepts into interactive and engaging experiences. It's tailored to help children grasp the fundamentals of money management in a digital age
PocketPal is child-friendly digital wallet app for the smart watch, PocketPal turns abstract financial concepts into interactive and engaging experiences. It's tailored to help children grasp the fundamentals of money management in a digital age
Home Hub
Home Hub
The Money Jar feature in PocketPal offers a customizable, visual representation of a virtual jar
The Money Jar feature in PocketPal offers a customizable, visual representation of a virtual jar for users to manage their money
Users can create and personalize multiple jars to organize their savings for different goals. Additionally, the Money Jar can be set to a collaborative mode, encouraging children to work together on financial projects and develop their cooperative skills
Home
Access jars, complete tasks,
and make quick payments
Home
Access jars, complete tasks,
and make quick payments
History
Track past transactions
History
Track past transactions
Friends
Connect and share
with friends
Profile
View profile and saving goals
Money Jar
Money Jar
The Money Jar feature in PocketPal offers a customizable, visual representation of a virtual jar
The Money Jar feature in PocketPal offers a customizable, visual representation of a virtual jar for users to manage their money
Users can create and personalize multiple jars to organize their savings for different goals. Additionally, the Money Jar can be set to a collaborative mode, encouraging children to work together on financial projects and develop their cooperative skills
Users can create and personalize multiple jars to organize their savings for different goals. Money Jar can also be set to a collaborative mode, encouraging children to develop their cooperative skills
The Money Jar feature in PocketPal offers a customizable, visual representation of a virtual jar for users to manage their money
Users can create and personalize multiple jars to organize their savings for different goals. Additionally, the Money Jar can be set to a collaborative mode, encouraging children to work together on financial projects and develop their cooperative skills
Living Actions to Living Garden
Saving supports growth
Completing tasks nurtures the environment
Overspending leads to visible decline
The Money Jar feature in PocketPal offers a customizable, visual representation of a virtual jar for users to manage their money
Users can create and personalize multiple jars to organize their savings for different goals. Additionally, the Money Jar can be set to a collaborative mode, encouraging children to work together on financial projects and develop their cooperative skills
From Effort to Growth
Completing tasks generates both financial rewards and care resources
Completing tasks generates both financial rewards and care resources
PocketMentor
PocketMentor
PocketMentor is parent-facing companion app that helps families guide children’s financial habits. Parents can assign tasks with rewards, monitor spending and saving through visual money jars, and track progress over time, turning everyday activities into structured financial learning moments
Money Jar Details
Overview of the child’s financial status in their money jar, monitoring savings and spending habits
Parents can top up money to the jar of their kids
To-do List
Parents can assign tasks to children
Encourages children to manage responsibilities while learning the value of earning money by task
Statements
Summarizes monthly spending and categorizing expenses and income
PocketMentor
PocketMentor
PocketMentor is parent-facing companion app that helps families guide children’s financial habits. Parents can assign tasks with rewards, monitor spending and saving through visual money jars, and track progress over time, turning everyday activities into structured financial learning moments
PocketMentor is parent-facing companion app that helps families guide children’s financial habits. Parents can assign tasks with rewards, monitor spending and saving through visual money jars, and track progress over time, turning everyday activities into structured financial learning moments
Money Jar Details
Overview of the child’s financial status in their money jar, monitoring savings and spending habits
Parents can top up money to the jar of their kids
To-do List
Parents can assign tasks to children
Encourages children to manage responsibilities while learning the value of earning money by task
Statements
Summarizes monthly spending, categorizing expenses and income
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