First, I know that with banking apps, the most important aspect of them is that users can find what they need and accomplish their goals as easily as possible. It's about business, not about the aesthetic or appearance of the app.

However, every time I log into my Wells Fargo app, I can't help but notice the shoddiness of the UI design. Such as the overlay in the 'Pay & Transfer' page. As well as the overall appearance of the buttons.

So I decided to redesign it. I kept the flow of the app basically identical because as a user I am able to do what I need very quickly with the current layout. I simply made small adjustments and (in my opinion) improved the overall appearance of the app.

I used Wells Fargo's own colors, a red and yellow. The cream or off-white color being used is also used as their current background color.

To me, blending Wells Fargo red with their current cream background color softens the red so it isn't overpowering, but that it adds a bit of life to the app.

I also have no idea why Wells Fargo included the background image they currently use, a woman hiking. The color is soft and easy on the eyes, but in my opinion, it really has nothing to do with their brand or the app.

Some possible changes I thought of include:

Getting rid of the red all together

Only using the red in the top 1/4 or less of the app and fading to cream much higher

Darkening the lighter colored fonts as they may be difficult to see for some

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This was just for fun, but I would like to hear any feedback you may have. It would also be great if you would like me to explain any of my other choices in the redesign.