Aethos
Aethos is a user-centric cryptocurrency hot wallet designed to simplify and secure digital asset management. Inspired by the Greek word for "swift," Aethos prioritizes speed, durability, and intuitive navigation, addressing user pain points like complex interfaces and security concerns.
Aethos is a user-centric cryptocurrency hot wallet designed to simplify and secure digital asset management. Inspired by the Greek word for "swift," Aethos prioritizes speed, durability, and intuitive navigation, addressing user pain points like complex interfaces and security concerns.
CLIENT
Aethos
YEAR
2025
SERVICE
Mobile App Design
ROLE
UIUX Design
The design of Aethos is deeply rooted in human-centered design thinking, with a strong emphasis on empathy, iterative problem-solving, and creating trust in a high-stakes environment like cryptocurrency.
The design of Aethos is deeply rooted in human-centered design thinking, with a strong emphasis on empathy, iterative problem-solving, and creating trust in a high-stakes environment like cryptocurrency.
The core problem was redefined as: “How might we create a crypto wallet that feels secure, fast, and approachable, even for newcomers, without sacrificing functionality?” This focused the entire project on simplicity, trust, and speed.
The core problem was redefined as: “How might we create a crypto wallet that feels secure, fast, and approachable, even for newcomers, without sacrificing functionality?” This focused the entire project on simplicity, trust, and speed.
Designed for Clarity & Functionality
Usability testing with target users revealed areas for improvement (e.g., clearer confirmation steps). Feedback was integrated to refine notifications, security indicators, and overall flow—ensuring users always feel in control and informed.
Usability testing with target users revealed areas for improvement (e.g., clearer confirmation steps). Feedback was integrated to refine notifications, security indicators, and overall flow—ensuring users always feel in control and informed.
The result is a wallet that doesn’t just function well, it feels safe and effortless, reducing cognitive load and building confidence through thoughtful feedback, visual hierarchy, and seamless interactions. This user-first, iterative approach ensures Aethos is accessible, secure, and delightful for both beginners and experienced crypto users.
The result is a wallet that doesn’t just function well, it feels safe and effortless, reducing cognitive load and building confidence through thoughtful feedback, visual hierarchy, and seamless interactions. This user-first, iterative approach ensures Aethos is accessible, secure, and delightful for both beginners and experienced crypto users.
Building Trust Through Transparency
Aethos builds trust through transparent transaction previews, real-time feedback, clear fee breakdowns, visible security cues, educational tooltips, and uncluttered design—ensuring users always feel informed and in control.
Aethos builds trust through transparent transaction previews, real-time feedback, clear fee breakdowns, visible security cues, educational tooltips, and uncluttered design—ensuring users always feel informed and in control.
By prioritizing predictable actions, clear explanations, and reversibility where feasible, Aethos transforms user uncertainty into confidence—shifting “I hope this works” to “I know exactly what’s happening.” This intentional transparency empowers cautious users, fostering trust and loyalty in high-stakes fintech experiences. Let’s craft similar impactful designs for your brand.
By prioritizing predictable actions, clear explanations, and reversibility where feasible, Aethos transforms user uncertainty into confidence—shifting “I hope this works” to “I know exactly what’s happening.” This intentional transparency empowers cautious users, fostering trust and loyalty in high-stakes fintech experiences. Let’s craft similar impactful designs for your brand.
Let’s bring that same level of thoughtful, trust-building design to your product. Whether it’s fintech, DeFi, or any user-sensitive app, I craft experiences that turn hesitant users into confident advocates—and drive real business impact.
Let’s bring that same level of thoughtful, trust-building design to your product. Whether it’s fintech, DeFi, or any user-sensitive app, I craft experiences that turn hesitant users into confident advocates—and drive real business impact.
