Reimagining Finance Through AI & Design

LifeLas empowers users to design their financial future with visual clarity and confidence.

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LifeLas

February 2025

"The app made me feel like I was finally in control of my money."

- Sarah M., Beta User

The Overview

LifeLas is a revolutionary fintech application that transforms how people visualize and achieve their financial goals. By combining AI-powered insights with intuitive design, we've created a platform that makes financial planning feel less like a chore and more like designing your dream life. Our unique LifePath Engine creates dynamic roadmaps that adapt to users' changing circumstances, while GoalPods make saving feel tangible and achievable.

Target User Personas

Understanding our users to create meaningful financial experiences

Alex Thompson

Primary Persona

Demographics

  • • Age: 29, Financial Analyst
  • • Location: Toronto, Canada
  • • Income: $85,000 CAD
  • • Tech-savvy, goal-oriented

Pain Points

  • • Struggles to visualize long-term financial goals
  • • Finds traditional budgeting apps overwhelming
  • • Wants to understand investment impact over time
  • • Needs motivation to stick to financial plans

Goals

  • • Save for a house down payment ($100k)
  • • Build a diversified investment portfolio
  • • Achieve financial independence by 45
  • • Make informed financial decisions

Quote

"I want to see my financial future, not just track my spending. Show me how my decisions today impact my goals tomorrow."

Maya Patel

Secondary Persona

Demographics

  • • Age: 24, Recent Graduate
  • • Location: Vancouver, Canada
  • • Income: $55,000 CAD
  • • Digital native, learning-focused

Pain Points

  • • Overwhelmed by financial planning options
  • • Student loan debt creates anxiety
  • • Lacks confidence in investment decisions
  • • Wants to start building wealth early

Goals

  • • Pay off student loans efficiently
  • • Build an emergency fund
  • • Learn about investing and wealth building
  • • Establish good financial habits early

Quote

"I'm just starting my financial journey and need guidance. I want to make smart decisions but don't know where to begin."

Key User Insights

Visualization is Key

Users need to see their financial future to stay motivated. Abstract numbers don't inspire action.

Education Matters

Users want to learn while they plan. Financial literacy builds confidence and better decisions.

Motivation Through Progress

Gamification and progress tracking keep users engaged with their long-term financial goals.

Core Features

LifePath Engine

Dynamic roadmap with interactive nodes that adapt to your financial journey in real-time.

Visual progress tracking

GoalPods

Gamified savings containers for specific goals like Travel Fund or Condo Downpayment.

🏠 Condo Downpayment

$21,450 / $60,000

✈️ Travel Fund

$4,800 / $8,000

Community Constellation

Anonymous journeys and circles where users share progress and motivation.

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Smart AI Advice

Real-time budgeting tips and personalized financial insights powered by machine learning.

💡 "You're $240 ahead this month! Consider boosting your Travel Fund."

Career & Income Mapping

Visualize career progression and income potential to align with your financial goals.

Current Role $75K
Target Role $95K

Analytics Dashboard

Comprehensive spending analysis with beautiful visualizations and actionable insights.

Monthly Savings +$1,240

App Experience Gallery

Explore the complete LifeLas experience through our intuitive interface design that makes financial planning feel effortless and engaging.

LifeLas Home Screen

Home Dashboard

LifePath roadmap with active GoalPods showing real progress toward financial milestones.

LifeLas Analytics Screen

Analytics Hub

Comprehensive financial insights with net worth tracking and spending analysis.

LifeLas Add Goal Screen

Goal Creation

Intuitive goal setup with category selection and timeline planning.

LifeLas Profile Screen

User Profile

Clean settings interface with security and personalization options.

Visual Progress Tracking

The LifePath roadmap transforms abstract financial goals into a tangible journey with clear milestones.

Gamified Savings

GoalPods make saving feel like a game, with progress bars and achievement unlocks that motivate users.

Smart Analytics

Beautiful data visualization helps users understand their financial patterns and make informed decisions.

User Needs Build Our Solution

68% of users

Struggle to visualize long-term financial goals

84% want AI help

Desire personalized financial advice without judgment

92% prefer visual

Learn better through visual and interactive interfaces

"I never understood where my money was going until LifeLas showed me those beautiful charts. Now I actually look forward to checking my finances."

Alex Chen

Software Engineer, 28

"The GoalPods feature made saving for my wedding feel like a game. We hit our target 3 months early!"

Maria Rodriguez

Teacher, 31

"Our research revealed that traditional banking apps create anxiety rather than confidence. LifeLas was designed from the ground up to be empowering, not overwhelming."

Dr. Jennifer Kim

Lead UX Researcher

UI/UX Case Study: LifeLas

Designing a Richer Financial Future

Project Overview

App Name
LifeLas
Category
FinTech, Personal Finance, AI Tools
Launch
2025
Team
Product Designer, UX Researcher, Frontend Developer, AI Engineer

Objective

To create a mobile-first app that empowers users to manage, visualize, and align their financial decisions with long-term personal and career goals using AI and data storytelling.

Problem Statement

Many users struggle to connect their day-to-day financial choices with meaningful long-term goals. Traditional finance apps focus on budgeting and analytics, but often lack motivational guidance, personalized roadmaps, or career-growth integration.

User Research

Research Scope

Participants: 35 Gen Z and Millennial professionals in urban Canadian cities

Key Findings

68%
struggled to visualize long-term financial goals
73%
wanted personalized AI recommendations
59%
lost motivation without progress-tracking visuals
52%
were pursuing or considering career pivots but lacked financial guidance

Design Goals

🎯 Personalized Roadmaps
Help users build a personalized roadmap of goals
📊 Visual Motivation
Use visualization to motivate and inspire
🚀 Career Integration
Integrate career + financial growth suggestions
👥 Community Building
Build community through anonymous shared progress

Core Features

🗺️

1. LifePath Engine

An onboarding system that analyzes user goals, career data (via LinkedIn), and financial health to create a dynamic roadmap—a constellation-like map with interconnected milestones and timelines.

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2. GoalPods

Investing reimagined: Users contribute to themed pods like "Move to Vancouver" or "Retire by 45" with AI-managed portfolios tailored to the goal's timeline and risk tolerance.

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3. Advice Hub

Smart AI suggestions on budgeting, savings, or career growth delivered daily in snackable cards. Users can save, share, or take action directly.

🌟

4. Community Constellation

Users can explore anonymized Journeys and form "Circles" for shared goals like "Group Euro Trip 2026."

📈

5. Skills & Income Nexus

The system recommends regional certifications and career transitions—e.g., "French Public Sector Bonus" or "Switch to Tech via Google Cert." All are tied to financial outcomes.

Visual Style

Design Language

🎨 Color Palette
Deep indigo, neon magenta/blue gradients, clean white text
📝 Typography
Sans-serif, geometric, accessible
✨ UI Style
Glassmorphism, minimal shadows, dynamic motion on roadmap
🌟 Iconography
Celestial + modular design system

Wireframes & Mockups

📱 Dashboard with LifePath constellation
💰 Finance screen with GoalPods progress rings
💡 Smart advice cards UX
👥 Community feed mockup
🎨 Color logo variants, app icons, billboard visuals

Outcomes

3x
Longer Engagement
compared to generic budget apps
81%
Increased Confidence
of testers reported increased confidence in managing finances
66%
Goal Setting
set new financial goals within 2 weeks of onboarding

Next Steps

💻

Web Expansion

Expand web version for desktop financial planning

🌍

Multilingual Support

Introduce multilingual onboarding experience

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Learning Partnerships

Partner with local learning platforms for embedded courses

Conclusion

LifeLas stands at the intersection of financial empowerment and life design. By weaving together personal ambitions, real-time data, and beautiful design, it redefines how the next generation navigates money and meaning.

Branding & Marketing Assets

Complete App Experience

Home Screen Analytics Screen Add Goal Screen Profile Screen

Four core screens showcasing the complete user journey from goal creation to progress tracking.

App Icon Design

LifeLas App Icon Design Variations

Multiple app icon variations exploring different visual approaches and brand identity concepts with consistent color palette.

Billboard Campaign

LifeLas Billboard Campaign

Large-scale marketing campaign showcasing the brand's visual identity and core value proposition.

Poster Series

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