Zak Knowlton
Tiny Finance

experimental · 2026

Tiny Finance

Lab concept for fintech UXRPG-themed onboarding and retention loopsDesigned for creator-led launch testing

Challenge

Traditional finance tools often feel cold and transactional. The concept explores whether game progression can improve motivation and consistency.

  • Increase weekly engagement in budgeting tasks
  • Make financial habits feel rewarding, not punitive
  • Blend playful interaction with clear money visibility

Approach

01

RPG progression model

Mapped savings, spending, and debt actions to classes, quests, and level-up loops without obscuring core account state.

02

Finance dashboards with game framing

Designed stat panels and mission cards that preserve real-world financial clarity while adding motivational context.

03

Narrative retention layer

Added streaks, milestone reveals, and lightweight story beats to reinforce habit continuity over time.

Outcomes

  • Lab concept for fintech UX
  • RPG-themed onboarding and retention loops
  • Designed for creator-led launch testing
  • Strong concept piece for fintech and gamification discussions.
  • Demonstrates range across storytelling and performance UI.
  • Useful benchmark for future product experiments.

Feels like if a money app and an RPG had a very productive child.

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