Memo Bank,
Defining the foundations of a new bank

2019 — 2020, Contract

I joined Memo Bank shortly after their first series A, as Founding Designer within a tight-knit team led by product veterans known for building Captain Train.

My role was to shape the initial framework for product design—defining the vision, setting up best practices, and putting in place a scalable Design System.

Outcomes

Management & Strategy

  • Defined a vision and structured the Design team.
  • Evangelized design and introduced methodologies, rituals, workshops, and critique sessions.
  • Recruited and onboarded a second designer.
  • Created, documented, and deployed a Design System in close collaboration with development teams.

Design

  • Crafted the brand identity.
  • Designed customer and banker interfaces, authentication apps, and a tech blog.
  • Designed pitch materials for multiple funding rounds.
  • Conducted user research to inform product decisions.

Testimonials

Nicolas greatly contributed to building a digital product tailored precisely to our clients' needs with an extra touch of utter elegance. He showed remarkable dedication and was consistently thorough, always searching for the best possible solutions to our challenges.
Julien BletonLead Product Manager, Memo Bank
Nicolas brings rigor and ambition to every project. His attention to detail and constant search for elegant solutions helped Memo Bank establish a strong brand. Working alongside him has truly inspired me.
Hugo MingoiaLead Product Designer, Memo Bank

Sectors

Banking & Finance

Disciplines

Brand design

Business & brand strategy

Creative direction

Design systems

Motion design

Organizational design

Product & digital strategy

Product design

Prototyping

Team management

UX & UI design

User research & testing

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