Vanguard app
Redesigned features
Kids one off investment
The kids one-off investment feature allows a parent or guardian to make a one-time investment on behalf of a child into a Vanguard managed fund.
Redesigned screens for kids one off investment
Statements and reports
Statements and reports enables users to view their quarterly investor statements, tax statements, and other important documents. It also allows users to generate reports directly within the app.
Redesigned screens for statements and reports
Auto invest
Auto invest enables users to invest automatically into single or multiple Vanguard managed funds or ETFs on a schedule they choose. The redesign focused on improving the setup, editing, and stopping experiences.
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Redesigned screens for auto invest
Kids auto invest
Kids auto invest works similarly to a regular auto invest, but is designed for children’s accounts. It allows a parent or guardian to set up automated investments by selecting from a predefined set of Vanguard managed funds.
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Redesigned screens for kids auto invest
About Vanguard
Vanguard Australia is the Australian arm of The Vanguard Group, a global investment management company best known for pioneering low-cost index investing. It offers a range of investment products to Australian investors, including managed funds, ETFs and superannuation.
The Vanguard Australia app lets Vanguard Personal Investor clients manage their investments and superannuation on the go — including viewing account balances, tracking the performance of ETFs, managed funds and other holdings, and accessing key investment information all in one place.
Problem
Several core user flows were still delivered through web views rather than native app experiences. This resulted in a fragmented journey, an inconsistent user experience, and multiple friction points for users.
Examples of web views in the app experience.
Goal
The primary goal was to reach 70% native coverage by converting key web-view flows into fully native app experiences. Beyond simply translating screens from web to native, the aim was to identify opportunities to improve the overall user experience by reviewing entire flows end to end and addressing usability and clarity issues through thoughtful redesign.
My role
I analysed existing user flows to identify pain points and areas for improvement, then translated these insights into improved designs through iterative design. I supported developers throughout production with user flows, prototypes, and detailed screen breakdowns.
Process
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Discovery
Analysed existing screens and end-to-end user flows
Reviewed the competitor landscape and comparable native experiences
Reviewed customer feedback to identify recurring pain points and opportunities
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Iterate
Explored multiple design solutions through iteration
Collaborated with product owners and developers to narrow down and validate the best solution
Examples of design iteration
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Finalise design
Delivered development-ready UI designs
Created user flows, screen breakdowns, feature-specific component documentation, and happy-path prototypes
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Example of screen breakdown
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Support development
Partnered closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation
Provided design clarifications
Reviewed builds and provided feedback to maintain design quality
Supported edge cases and refinements as technical constraints emerged
Results
Delivered a more cohesive, app-native experience across critical journeys.
Achieved 70% native coverage by converting key web-view flows into fully native experiences.
Enabled fast end-to-end delivery, with a one-off investment feature moving from design to release in 1.5 months.
