About the Project
What Inspired Us
This all started with one simple thought: “Why is managing money so hard?” Between trying to save, keeping track of spending, and setting goals, it just felt overwhelming — and honestly, kind of boring. We talked to friends and realized we weren’t alone. Everyone wanted to get better with money, but no one liked the tools out there. So we decided to build something better — Fin-Pal, a friendly, no-stress financial buddy that actually helps.
How We Built It
We started small — just a team, some ideas, and a shared goal: make money feel less scary. We designed a clean, simple interface, built out forms and dashboards, and added small touches that made it feel more human. Every button, color, and message was chosen to be helpful, not overwhelming. We didn’t want this to feel like another finance app — we wanted it to feel like support.
What We Learned
We learned how powerful simple things can be — a gentle nudge, a clear goal, a friendly message. We also learned how much teamwork matters, especially under pressure.
⚠️ Challenges We Faced
We had big dreams and little time. Balancing design, code, and usability was tough. But every hurdle made the final result better — and we’re proud of what we built.
Built With
- eslint
- git
- prettier
- radix-ui
- react
- react-hook-form
- shadcn/ui
- tailwind-css
- typescript
- vite
- zod
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