Emoji-Based Crypto Wallet

Aurora is a crypto wallet application that uses emoji-based addresses instead of traditional alphanumeric strings. I was tasked with designing the complete mobile app experience, creating a UX/UI design that would highlight this unique emoji address system while making crypto transactions fun, beautiful, and easy to use.

Services provided: UX/UI Design

The Challenge

Traditional crypto wallets present significant usability challenges that create barriers for mainstream adoption:.

Complex alphanumeric addresses are difficult to verify and share
High error risk when copying and pasting addresses can result in lost funds
Poor user experience discourages new users from entering the crypto space
Limited social features make peer-to-peer transactions feel impersonal
Inconsistent interface design leads to confusion across different wallet features

My Goal: Create a mobile wallet experience that leverages Aurora’s emoji address system to make cryptocurrency accessible, delightful, and easy to use for everyone.

My Role & Contributions

Complete UX/UI Design

Designed all major user flows including homepage, send, receive, and decentralized chat
Created intuitive ways to display, input, and verify emoji addresses throughout the app
Balanced playfulness with the professionalism expected in financial applications
Ensured the emoji address system felt natural and enhanced rather than complicated the experience

Design System Implementation

Built a comprehensive design system using Figma variables for seamless theming
Implemented both dark and light themes with automatic component adaptation
Created a robust library of reusable components (buttons, inputs, cards, modals, etc.)
Developed component variants to handle different states and use cases
Established design consistency across all screens and user flows

Design Process

Research & Discovery

Analyzed the existing emoji address system to understand how to best integrate it into the wallet experience
Studied pain points in existing crypto wallet interfaces
Researched how users interact with financial applications on mobile
Identified opportunities to make the emoji system a usability advantage

Information Architecture

Organized features into logical groupings:
Wallet Overview, Transactions, Chat, and Settings
Prioritized critical information for quick access on the homepage
Designed navigation that balanced feature depth with simplicity

Design System Development

Built a scalable design system using Figma variables for theming
Created reusable components with accessibility considerations baked in
Ensured consistent visual language and interaction patterns
Enabled efficient workflow for future features and updates

User Flow Mapping

Mapped out critical user journeys for all major features
Created flows that emphasized emoji address verification at key moments

Key Features

Homepage

Portfolio balance and recent activity at a glance
Quick access to Send and Receive functions
Wallet emoji address prominently displayed
Recent transactions with emoji address preview

Send Flow

Emoji address input with visual verification
Contact list showing saved emoji addresses
Amount entry with real-time conversion
Transaction preview with emoji address confirmation
Success state with transaction details

Decentralized Chat

Direct messaging linked to emoji addresses
Transaction requests within chat
Encrypted peer-to-peer communication
Payment confirmations and receipts in conversation
Contact management integrated with wallet addresses

Receive Flow

Display user’s unique emoji address
QR code generation for easy sharing
Copy emoji address functionality
Share options for multiple platforms
Amount request feature for specific transactions

Design Highlights

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Theming System

Seamless dark and light mode implementation using Figma variables
All components automatically adapt to theme changes
Maintained readability and brand identity across both themes

Visual Identity

Clean, modern interface that balances fun with professionalism
Emoji addresses integrated naturally throughout the experience
Color-coded UI elements for improved scannability
Typography and spacing optimized for mobile readability

Component Library

Comprehensive set of reusable components
Consistent states (default, hover, active, disabled, error)
Scalable system for rapid iteration
Accessibility-first approach with proper contrast ratios

Impact & Outcomes

Created a comprehensive wallet experience that makes the emoji address system feel intuitive and natural
Delivered a scalable design system that ensures consistency and enables efficient design workflow
Designed user flows that reduce friction in crypto transactions while maintaining security
Built both dark and light themes that adapt seamlessly using modern Figma features
Made blockchain technology more accessible through thoughtful UX and delightful interface design

Lessons Learned

Designing around innovative features requires deep understanding of user mental models and how to present novel concepts intuitively
A robust design system is essential for maintaining consistency across complex applications with multiple features and flows
Financial applications require careful balance between approachability and trustworthiness
Integrating social features like chat can significantly reduce friction in peer-to-peer transactions
Figma variables are powerful for creating maintainable, themeable design systems that scale