MyPay
Manage transactions with tap-to-pay and QR code options.
Overview
MyPay is a mobile payment concept designed for high-traffic pop-up markets. I designed a rapid checkout and instant confirmation flow to replace the slow, awkward Interac e-Transfer process typically used by local vendors.
Role & Duration
Solo UX/UI Designer | 6 Weeks (Nov – Dec 2024)
I owned the end-to-end process: from initial problem framing and user research to interaction design, high-fidelity UI, and prototyping.
I conducted research with small business owners to understand their payment processing and inventory management challenges.
Top 5 Insights
Bulky, expensive POS systems are prone to failure in mobile settings.
Real-time inventory tracking = impossible for vendors
High transaction fees and expensive equipment
Clunky, slow payment flows lead to long lines, customer frustration, and abandoned sales.
Lack of integration between payment tools and daily operations.
Methods Used
Survey with 30 small business owners [Link to Survey]
Affinity Mapping [Link to Map]
Journey Mapping [Link to Journey]
Storyboarding/Day-in-the-Life [Link to Storyboard]
The problem
“How might we help small business owners simplify payment processing so that they can run their businesses more efficently?”
Define User's Problems
Setting Design Principles
As a small business owner, I want to
simplify payment processing and manage inventory efficiently
so that
I can run my business smoothly and affordably, while ensuring customer satisfaction and optimizing operations.
Jobs to be Done Framework
Prototype
✨ THE END-TO-END EXPERIENCE ✨
Concept Testing Wireframes + Usability Testing
I conducted 5 usability tests on the mid-fidelity prototype to identify key friction points.
Outcome: Validated the "one-tap" checkout speed but redesigned the QR placement and font scales based on user confusion.
Use of Tap-to-Pay Technology
QR Code Fallback.
For users without Tap-to-Pay, I implemented a QR-driven web portal to ensure 100% transaction accessibility.
Security First
Implementing end-to-end encryption and secure authentication builds user trust.
Project Wrap-Up
Flexible Payment Methods
Supporting tap-to-pay and QR code methods ensures accessibility for a wide range of users.
Timing and Efficiency
Early prototyping accelerates feedback loops, reducing wasted effort on misaligned solutions.