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.
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.
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
