From Idea to Full-Stack Web App

Why I Built a Finance App for “Regular People” Like Me:

As a product designer and naturally curious person, I’m always exploring new ways to learn, experiment, and grow. Over the past year, I’ve been diving deep into the intersection of design and AI — experimenting with how these two worlds can work together to create meaningful, human-centered products.

The idea for Cashual came from a personal need: I wanted a simple, visual way to understand where my money was going without relying on spreadsheets or complex finance apps. I decided to challenge myself — to design and build something that would combine my product thinking, UX/UI skills, and growing interest in AI.

Cashual started as a learning experiment and evolved into a real, working tool. It was built to be:

• Lightweight and frictionless — a tool anyone could use without setup fatigue.
• Visual and intuitive — using clear layouts and feedback loops to make data less intimidating.
• AI-assisted — helping users make sense of their spending by generating insights automatically.

I wanted to prove that designers today aren’t limited by technical barriers — with AI, we can ideate, design, and even ship real products.

In the end, Cashual became a simple yet powerful way to understand my finances — intuitive, visual, and guided by AI to make every transaction make sense. 💙