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Kontrol App
Project
Figma App
Date
2022/07
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Reflection
Working on Kontrol taught me how to design for behavior change with empathy. Instead of enforcing strict control, I learned to create systems that encourage autonomy, emotional connection, and positive reinforcement. Designing around financial habits—something deeply personal and often stressful, had challenged me to think beyond utility and focus on how design can reduce anxiety and build confidence.
Through iterative testing with students, I saw firsthand how small design choices—like mood-based logging or tree-growth visuals—can make budgeting feel empowering instead of punitive. This project deepened my understanding of habit-forming UX, and reinforced my belief that good design meets users where they are—with honesty, warmth, and flexibility.
Kontrol is a financial habit-building tool designed to empower college students to take control of their personal finances through reflection, autonomy, and emotional awareness. Instead of rigid rules or overwhelming charts, Kontrol offers a gentle, visual system that turns budgeting into a meaningful learning experience. Through features like the Virtual Warehouse, gamified learning modules, and a goal-oriented planner, the app encourages users to reflect on their spending, develop long-term habits, and view budgeting as a process of growth—not restriction.
