Branding, UX & Frontend Development for Financial Services
DESCRIPTION
Designed and developed a responsive financial web application with a focus on branding, UX, and front-end development using Vue.js and Node.js. We created a modern, accessible interface that simplifies complex financial data and supports key user flows like onboarding, account management, and product navigation. The app features dynamic dashboards, secure authentication, and seamless API integration—delivering a polished, user-friendly experience that reinforces the client’s brand and scales with their growth.
When
July 2018 - June 2019
Who
Frame Financial
Project Overview: Web Application for Financial Services Company

Focus:
Branding · UX/UI Design · Front-End Development (Vue.js) · Back-End Integration (Node.js)
Objective:
To design and develop a responsive, client-focused web application for a financial services company. The platform supports key user flows—such as onboarding, account management, and product exploration—while reinforcing the brand’s credibility and modernizing its digital presence. The project emphasized cohesive branding, a highly usable interface, and a scalable front-end integrated with a Node.js backend.Project Scope

1. Brand Refresh & Visual Direction
Refined the visual identity to reflect trust, stability, and innovation in financial services.
Delivered a full digital design system, including typography, color schemes, icons, and UI patterns tailored for financial data presentation.
Ensured all design elements adhered to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA).

2. UX Research & Interface Design
Conducted discovery workshops and mapped user journeys for different client types (e.g., individual investors, business clients).
Designed low- and high-fidelity wireframes followed by interactive prototypes in Figma, covering onboarding, dashboards, calculators, and product comparison tools.
Focused on simplifying complex data through thoughtful UX, interactive elements, and visual hierarchy.

3. Front-End Development (Vue.js)
Developed the front-end using Vue 3 Composition API, emphasizing component reusability and performance.
Implemented responsive layouts with Vue Router for SPA navigation.
Integrated Chart.js and custom data visualizations for financial reporting modules.
Built reusable components (inputs, cards, tables, notifications) using Tailwind CSS for consistent styling.

4. Back-End Integration (Node.js)
Connected the front-end to a Node.js (Express) backend via RESTful APIs.Implemented secure authentication (JWT-based) and role-based access control for different user types.
Supported real-time data updates via WebSockets for live financial insights and portfolio tracking.
Followed security best practices including input validation, HTTPS, and OWASP guidelines.

5. QA, Testing & Documentation
Conducted unit testing with Vue Test Utils and Jest.
Performed integration testing on API endpoints and user flows.
Delivered comprehensive developer documentation, a UI style guide, and a post-launch handoff package.

Outcome:
A secure, branded web application built with Vue.js and Node.js, offering a seamless user experience tailored to financial clients. The platform enhanced user engagement, simplified complex workflows, and positioned the company for scalable digital service delivery.
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