Note: I designed this product as part of my work at Funsize.

The Moment

In 2014, mobile payments were still nascent. Apple Wallet hadn't launched yet, and PayPal saw an opportunity to define what a digital wallet could be on Android.

We were tasked with designing the original concepts for PayPal's mobile wallet experience—a unified interface for payments, loyalty cards, and transaction history that would live in users' pockets.

The Wallet Experience

The wallet interface needed to feel as natural as reaching for a physical wallet. Cards were displayed as tangible objects that users could organize, select, and manage with familiar gestures.

Payment Options

Managing payment methods needed to be effortless. Users could add cards, set defaults, and organize their payment hierarchy with simple interactions.

Check-In & Transactions

Location-aware check-in allowed users to pay at participating merchants without pulling out their phone at the register.

Receipts & Sharing

Digital receipts were searchable and tagged, making expense tracking and returns effortless.

Security

Authentication balanced security with convenience—protecting sensitive financial data while keeping the wallet accessible for quick transactions.

Looking Back

This work predated Apple Wallet's announcement by months. Many of the patterns we explored—card-based interfaces, location-aware payments, integrated loyalty programs—would become standard features across mobile payment platforms. It was a glimpse into a future that's now our present.