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Allowonce: Mobile App Concept

Hyunah Oh, a designer based in New York, introduces Allowonce, a revolutionary mobile app concept aimed at simplifying budgeting and spending tracking for young adults. The idea for Allowonce stemmed from comprehensive user interviews, where Oh identified the need for a solution that combines the usability of credit cards, the interactivity of mobile apps, and active communication to provide an all-in-one virtual allowance card. This innovative concept eliminates the need for users to juggle between multiple budgeting and banking apps, offering a seamless and efficient financial management experience.

Allowonce stands out with its unique focus on helping users manage, plan, and limit their spending through a virtual allowance card. By leveraging this concept, users can effortlessly track and limit their spending, effectively addressing the challenges faced by young adults in managing their finances.

The app concept was realized through prototyping in Figma, creating mock-ups in Adobe Photoshop, and conducting user research and testing using platforms such as Slack, Zoom, and Google Forms. Designed specifically for iOS devices, Allowonce is optimized for the iPhone 13 Pro with a screen size of 390 x 844 px.

Allowonce's development journey began in May and concluded in August 2022 as a capstone project for BrainStation's UX Design Bootcamp. Even after the project's completion, Oh continued to refine the concept through ongoing user testing and iterations.

The design process was underpinned by extensive research, including user interviews, usability testing, and A/B testing, to ensure that Allowonce effectively addresses user pain points and preferences. Overcoming challenges in integrating diverse user needs, Oh successfully crafted a solution that balances budgeting, spending tracking, and communication seamlessly within the app.

Allowonce has been recognized with the prestigious Iron A' Design Award in the Mobile Technologies, Applications, and Software Design category in 2023. This accolade acknowledges the app concept's practicality, innovation, and adherence to professional and industrial standards, reinforcing its contribution to a better world.

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