Making financial literacy more accessible for South African high school students
Making financial literacy more accessible for South African high school students
Making financial literacy more accessible for South African high school students
Let's Talk Moola
Mobile
Mobile experience
Figma Protoype
Let's Talk Moola
Let's Talk Moola
Let's Talk Moola
Project snapshot
Project snapshot
Timeline
Timeline
1 Months
1 Months
My Role
My Role
UX/UI Designer
UX/UI Designer
Tools
Tools
Figma, Canva
word
Figma, Canva
word
Figma, Canva word
Team
Team
2 UX Designers
3 Graphic Designers
2 UX Designers
3 Graphic Designers
2 UX Designers
3 Graphic Designers
The 'Why'
The 'Why'
Financial literacy is one of the least engaging topics taught in schools, yet one of the most important
Let's Talk Moola was created to make money conversations less intimidating and more relatable for South African students
Financial literacy is one of the least engaging topics taught in schools, yet one of the most important
Let's Talk Moola was created to make money conversations less intimidating and more relatable for South African students
The Problem
The Problem
LifeLife Orientation is often seen as unhelpful by students, and financial education is missing or too theoretical. Many learners leave school without practical money skills or confidence to talk about finances.
LifeLife Orientation is often seen as unhelpful by students, and financial education is missing or too theoretical. Many learners leave school without practical money skills or confidence to talk about finances
The Solution
The Solution
Financial literacy is one of the least engaging topics taught in schools, yet one of the most important
Let's Talk Moola was created to make money conversations less intimidating and more relatable for South African students
Financial literacy is one of the least engaging topics taught in schools, yet one of the most important
Let's Talk Moola was created to make money conversations less intimidating and more relatable for South African students
The Probelm
LifeLife Orientation is often seen as unhelpful by students, and financial education is missing or too theoretical. Many learners leave school without practical money skills or confidence to talk about finances.
The Solution
Financial literacy is one of the least engaging topics taught in schools, yet one of the most important
Let's Talk Moola was created to make money conversations less intimidating and more relatable for South African students
Save
Save
Save
Save
Budget
Budget
Budget
Invest
Invest
Invest
Invest
Let's Talk
Moola
Let's Talk
Moola
Let's Talk
Moola
Let's Talk
Moola
The Process
The Process
Research & Insights
Research & Insights
Research & Insights
We started by exploring how students experience Life Orientation and where financial education falls short.
We started by exploring how students experience Life Orientation and where financial education falls short.
Interviews
Spoke to 15 learners across 3 high schools
Interviews
Spoke to 15 learners across 3 high schools
Surveys
Collected 120+ student responses through online surveys
Observations
Observed Life Orientation classes\ materials
Key Insights
Students want practical, fun and relatable financial education
Total
Total
Total
Total
87.5%
87.5%
Do you feel that life Orientation courses adequately equip you to handle changes you may face in your daily life?
Do you feel that life Orientation courses adequately equip you to handle changes you may face in your daily life?
of students do not feel prepared
of students do not feel prepared
of students do not feel prepared
No
87.5%
87.5%
Yes
12.5%
12.5%
87.5%
87.5%
87.5%
87.5%
Do you think there should be more emphasis on practical skills development in the Life Orientation curriculum?e.g. budgeting, communication skills etc)
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Total
Total
Total
Total
of students want more practical money skills
of students want more practical money skills
of students want more practical money skills
Yes
100%
We wanted to understand students' confidence, challenges and needs when it oems to money
We wanted to understand students' confidence, challenges and needs when it oems to money
We wanted to understand students' confidence, challenges and needs when it oems to money
Financial education is often too theoretical and disconnected from real life
Students lack confidence in managing money and making decisions
Students lack confidence in managing money and making decisions
Interactive, visual and engaging content keeps students interested
Interactive, visual and engaging content keeps students interested
There is a clear demand for practical, real-world financial skills
There is a clear demand for practical, real-world financial skills
What this told
us
What this told
us
Developing the Visual Identity
Developing the Visual Identity
We started by exploring how students experience Life Orientation and where financial education falls short.
We started by exploring how students experience Life Orientation and where financial education falls short.
Creating exploration
Creating exploration
Creating exploration
We explored different ideas and visual directions
to find a playful but relatable world that connects with your audience
We explored different ideas and visual directions
to find a playful but relatable world that connects with your audience
We explored different ideas and visual directions
to find a playful but relatable world that connects with your audience
01
Visual Language
Visual Language
Our visual language combines bold colour, playful illustration and readable typography to make financial conversation less intimidating
Our visual language combines bold colour, playful illustration and readable typography to make financial conversation less intimidating
02
Colour Palette
Colour Palette
Greens, yellows and oranges represent growth, movement and financial empowerment, while blue reinforces credibility and encourages user confidence.
Typography
Typography
Burnaby
Aa
Aa
Work Sans
Character Design
Character Design
Our characters represent different personalities, making financial topics more relatable
Interface Components
Interface Components
We designed simple, bold components that were easy to understand and fun to interact with
We designed simple, bold components that were easy to understand and fun to interact with
03
Buttons
Icons
UX Flow & Wireframes
UX Flow & Wireframes
We mapped out the main user journey and created wireframes to test the structure and its layout before moving into final UI
We mapped out the main user journey and created wireframes to test the structure and its layout before moving into final UI
04
Creating exploration
We explored different ideas and visual directions
to find a playful but relatable world that connects with your audience
01
Visual Language
Our visual language combines bold colour, playful illustration and readable typography to make financial conversation less intimidating
02
Colour Palette
Greens, yellows and oranges represent growth, movement and financial empowerment, while blue reinforces credibility and encourages user confidence.
Typography
Burnaby
Aa
Aa
Work Sans
Meet The Cast
Our characters represent different personalities, making financial topics more relatable
Our characters represent different personalities, making financial topics more relatable
UX Flow & Wireframes
We mapped out the main user journey and created wireframes to test the structure and its layout before moving into final UI
04
Visual Language
We designed simple, bold components that were easy to understand and fun to interact with
03
Buttons
Icons
Figma Protoype
My Contribution
My Contribution
UX Research
UX Research
Helped conduct interviews and
identify user needs and insights
Helped conduct interviews and
identify user needs and insights
UX & UI
UX & UI
Designed the information archetecture, user flow and wireframes
Designed the information archetecture, user flow and wireframes
Visual Design
Visual Design
Assisted in creating the brand, visuals and layouts
Assisted in creating the brand, visuals and layouts
Working on Let's Talk Moolah challenged me to balance creativity with usability. I learned how visual storytelling, branding, and UX design can transform an educational platform into an experience that feels engaging, approachable, and memorable.
Working on Let's Talk Moolah challenged me to balance creativity with usability. I learned how visual storytelling, branding, and UX design can transform an educational platform into an experience that feels engaging, approachable, and memorable
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Working on Let's Talk Moolah challenged me to balance creativity with usability. I learned how visual storytelling, branding, and UX design can transform an educational platform into an experience that feels engaging, approachable, and memorable.
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Final Interface
Final Interface
Every interaction was refined into a responsive experience designed to make financial learning engaging and fun
Every interaction was refined into a responsive experience designed to make financial learning engaging and fun
Final Interface
Every interaction was refined into a responsive experience designed to make financial learning engaging and fun
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rirandzu.ngobeni@gmail.com
rirandzu.ngobeni@gmail.com
rirandzu.ngobeni@gmail.com
© 2025 RANDZU NGOBENI - UX DESIGNER - PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA
© 2025 RANDZU NGOBENI - UX DESIGNER - PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA
© 2025 RANDZU NGOBENI - UX DESIGNER - PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA
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Ready when you are
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