Overview

Expense Manager is a mobile application designed to help users track their daily expenses, manage budgets, and gain insights into their spending habits.

The goal of this project was to create a simple, intuitive, and visually clear experience that encourages users to consistently track and manage their finances.

Problem Statement

Many users struggle to track their daily expenses due to:

• Complex and cluttered interfaces

• Lack of motivation to log expenses regularly

• Poor visualisation of spending patterns

As a result, users often lose control over their finances and fail to stick to budgets.

Target Users

• Students managing monthly allowances

• Young professionals tracking daily expenses

• Individuals trying to save money or budget effectively

Research & Insights

User Pain Points

• “I forget to log expenses because it takes too long”

• “I can’t understand where my money goes”

• “Most apps feel complicated and overwhelming”

Key Insights

• Users prefer quick entry (under 5 seconds)

• Visual insights (charts) improve awareness

• Simplicity increases consistency

Learnings

• Simplicity is more important than adding features

• Reducing user effort directly impacts engagement

• Visual feedback helps users stay motivated