MGO Capital WebTrader
(d)
MGO Capital’s WebTrader is a web-based trading platform used by investors to monitor markets, analyze data, and execute trades. The goal of this project was to redesign the dashboard and core interface to make complex financial data easier to understand and act on. As the UI/UX Designer, I led the redesign, focusing on improving usability, simplifying navigation, and aligning the experience with modern fintech standards.
(Year)
2025
(Category)
App & SaaS

Problem
Most trading platforms suffer from the same issue:
too much information, not enough clarity.
Users were faced with:
Dense dashboards filled with competing data points
Poorly structured navigation that slowed down workflows
Difficulty identifying critical information quickly
Cognitive overload, especially for new traders
This created two major risks:
New users felt overwhelmed and struggled to get started
Experienced traders lost time navigating instead of making decisions
In trading, even small delays or confusion can impact user confidence and performance.
Solution
I approached the redesign with a clear goal:
👉 Make complex financial data instantly understandable and actionable.
Key Design Decisions
1. Restructured Dashboard Hierarchy
Prioritized the most critical trading data and actions
Reduced visual noise by removing unnecessary elements
Designed layouts that support quick scanning and decision-making
2. Simplified Navigation System
Reorganized navigation to reflect user workflows
Reduced the number of steps required to access key features
Made transitions between sections faster and more intuitive
3. Improved Data Readability
Introduced cleaner layouts for charts, tables, and metrics
Used clear visual hierarchy to guide user attention
Ensured key insights could be understood at a glance
4. Streamlined Trade Execution Flows
Reduced friction in placing and managing trades
Made actions more visible and accessible
Minimized errors through clearer interaction patterns
5. Modernized Visual Design System
Applied consistent typography, spacing, and components
Created a more professional, high-performance look
Reinforced trust through a clean and reliable interface

Outcome
The redesigned WebTrader experience enabled users to:
Navigate the platform faster with less confusion
Understand complex financial data more easily
Execute trades with greater confidence
Spend less time searching and more time making decisions
My Role
UI/UX Design Lead
Dashboard redesign
Information architecture
Interaction design
Design system improvements
Key Takeaway
Trading platforms don’t need more features —
they need better clarity.
By restructuring the interface and prioritizing usability, the WebTrader redesign transformed a complex system into a focused, decision-driven experience.



