The dark UI isn't aesthetic. It's functional. When you're reviewing weekly spending at 11pm, your eyes need low-strain contrast that still makes the data pop.
The category cards sit below the chart for a reason. The chart answers "how much did I spend this week?" The cards answer "where did it go?"
Finance apps either look sterile or playful. This needed to feel like neither - it needed to feel powerful. Like your money is being managed by something that takes it seriously.
"Track your spending with confidence." Confidence. That word choice shaped every design decision.
Expense Tracker
The dark UI isn't aesthetic. It's functional. When you're reviewing weekly spending at 11pm, your eyes need low-strain contrast that still ma...