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Best Wallet

Best Wallet is a next-generation, non-custodial crypto wallet designed to simplify access to Web3 for both newcomers and experienced crypto users.

Sept 2023

Overview

Crypto wallets tend to force a trade-off between security and usability — powerful for experts, intimidating for everyone else. The goal was to make self-custody approachable without hiding the control that experienced users expect.

As the Lead Product Designer, I was responsible for designing the end-to-end product experience across the marketing website, wallet onboarding, presale ecosystem, and Web3 payment flows.

  • Balancing the complexity of blockchain technology with an intuitive experience that still supports rapid growth and conversion.
  • Building a scalable design system for a rapidly evolving, multi-product platform.

Design Principles

Approachability without losing control

Self-custody can feel unforgiving, especially for new users. The interface needed to reduce intimidation while still preserving the sense of ownership, transparency, and control that experienced crypto users expect.

Continuity across high-stakes flows

Wallet creation, payment, swap, and confirmation flows were designed to feel connected rather than fragmented. The goal was to help users understand where they are, what is changing, and what action they are about to commit to.

Selective delight

Motion and visual details were used where they could add reassurance, identity, or clarity — not as decoration. The brand symbol, wallet card motion, onboarding, and success states all help make a technical product feel more familiar and considered.

My Role

As Lead Product Designer, I owned the end-to-end design process. My responsibilities spanned strategy through delivery:

  • Product Strategy, UX Design, and Information Architecture
  • UI Design, Motion Design, and Design System
  • Responsive Design and Developer Handoff
Best Wallet edit wallet screen with color and watermark controls. Best Wallet wallet list screen with stacked colored wallet cards and QR code. Best Wallet settings screen with account, security, and developer mode options. Best Wallet name claim confirmation screen. Best Wallet email verification screen. Best Wallet completed swap detail screen.