Splitwise Redesign - Expense Splitting App

UI Design · Product Redesign A conceptual redesign of Splitwise, reimagining how groups of people create, manage, and settle shared expenses with a sharper focus on clarity, visual delight, and reducing cognitive load.

The original Splitwise gets the job done, but the experience can feel dense. This redesign strips it back to what matters: getting into your group fast, logging an expense quickly, and knowing exactly where you stand financially without having to think too hard.

Key design decisions across the three screens: Groups home screen keeps the state simple and actionable. An empty state doesn’t feel like a dead end “You are all settled up!” is reassuring, and “Start a new group” is the only next step a user needs. Create a group flow introduces category-based group types (Trip, Home, Couple, Others) with icon selectors, making setup feel intuitive and personal. The “Add trip dates” toggle with contextual helper text reduces confusion for first-time users. Group detail screen uses a bold orange hero header to give each trip its own identity making the app feel alive, not just functional. Quick access tabs (Settle up, Charts, Balances) keep key actions one tap away. The colour system deep green for actions, warm orange for context, clean white for content creates a visual language that feels trustworthy and modern.

The result is a redesign that respects what Splitwise users already know, while making every interaction feel faster and more considered.