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Fintech · 2023

Wedi

An AI-powered multi-currency digital wallet for freelancers, digital nomads, and SMBs in Latin America — building financial inclusion where traditional banking fails.

Role
Lead Product Designer
Timeline
2023
Industry
Fintech
Platform
iOS · Android · Mobile
Wedi multi-currency digital wallet — product preview
01Overview

Financial inclusion for Latin America's underserved

Wedi is a multi-currency digital wallet designed for freelancers, digital nomads, and small business owners in Latin America. It enables users to manage money efficiently, perform low-cost transactions, and protect their finances through secure, AI-powered tools.

The product addresses systemic financial challenges in the region — offering a modern, accessible alternative to traditional banking that is expensive, slow, and opaque for millions of people.

02Challenge

Devaluation, exclusion, distrust

Latin America faces significant financial instability — high unemployment, low inclusion, and severe currency depreciation of up to 33.75%. Traditional banking systems are expensive, slow, and opaque, leaving users unable to protect their wealth or access reliable financial services.

A

Currency devaluation

Users needed a way to protect purchasing power against depreciation of up to 33.75% through multi-currency management.

B

Banking exclusion

Traditional banks are expensive, slow, and opaque — leaving freelancers and SMBs without access to reliable financial tools.

C

Trust deficit

Historically fragile financial systems meant users needed strong transparency and education signals before adopting a new platform.

03Process

Full product lifecycle, from discovery to delivery

The project followed a complete design lifecycle: stakeholder and user interviews, competitive benchmarking, persona development, and journey mapping to build a clear problem statement and MVP roadmap.

Task flows, wireframes, and UI explorations fed into interactive prototypes tested against real users. Final delivery included high-fidelity mockups, a design system, and detailed documentation handed off to development.

User research
Personas & journey
Hi-fi & design system
04Solution

A wallet that empowers, not just transacts

The solution was a user-centered digital wallet combining financial management, currency protection, and transaction capabilities into a single intuitive platform. A multi-currency wallet shields users from devaluation; low-cost local and international transactions replace expensive bank transfers.

Transparent transaction flows, clear information architecture, and educational elements help users make better financial decisions — while a secure, AI-enhanced infrastructure ensures reliability and trust in markets where both are scarce.

05Screens

Wedi digital wallet

06Outcomes

Financial empowerment made accessible

The result was a modern, scalable digital wallet tailored to the needs of Latin American users — a seamless, trustworthy financial experience that combines usability, transparency, and functionality. Wedi positioned itself as a competitive alternative in the digital finance space for an underserved market.

LATAM
Designed for the region's underserved freelancers and SMBs
AI
AI-enhanced security and infrastructure for reliability and trust
Multi-$
Multi-currency wallet protecting against 33%+ devaluation
"Thoughtful UX design can address complex socio-economic challenges — transforming financial management into a more inclusive and empowering experience."
Project conclusion — Alejandro Cadavid
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