Beehive, Web3 Payments & Identity App

Project Overview

Beehive is a Web3-powered mobile application designed to simplify crypto payments, identity, and subscriptions for everyday users. The goal of the project was to create a secure, non-custodial payment experience that feels as familiar and trustworthy as a modern banking app while still giving users full control over their wallet and funds.

The app brings together wallet management, peer-to-peer payments, recurring subscriptions, NFC tap-to-pay, and professional identity into one cohesive ecosystem. Every design decision focused on clarity, safety, and confidence, reducing the complexity often associated with blockchain-based products.

My Role

UI/UX Designer

I was responsible for the complete end-to-end design of the Beehive mobile app, including:

• Product thinking & user flow design

• Wireframing and high-fidelity UI design

• UX logic for payments, subscriptions, and safety features

• Interaction design for Web3-specific actions

• Dark & light theme design system

• Creating a scalable, consistent mobile UI in Figma

Design Process & Approach

The design process started by deeply understanding the client’s vision:
make Web3 payments feel as simple and safe as traditional banking without sacrificing user control.

I mapped out all critical flows first, including onboarding, wallet connection, sending payments, receiving funds, recurring subscriptions, and confirmation steps. Special attention was given to transparency screens, confirmation states, and safety options like gas fee limits and low balance alerts.

Once the flows were validated, I moved into high-fidelity UI design, focusing on:

• Clear visual hierarchy

• Minimal cognitive load

• Reassuring microcopy

• Familiar fintech patterns adapted for Web3

Main Mobile App Screens

Key Features Designed

• Secure wallet connection & onboarding flow

• Professional profile dashboard (LinkedIn-style, no social feed)

• BeePay payment hub (Send, Receive, Swap, NFC, QR Pay)

• Multi-sender (group) payments with fee transparency

• Recurring payment subscriptions with safety controls

• Gas fee hard-cap & low-balance alert settings

• Unified payment summary screen for all transaction types

• Dark & light mode support

UX Challenges & Solutions

Challenge:

Crypto payments often feel risky and confusing for non-technical users.

Solution:
Introduced clear confirmation screens, mandatory checkboxes, transparent fee breakdowns, and human-friendly language to build trust before every transaction.

Challenge:

Advanced Web3 concepts like gas fees and recurring payments can overwhelm users.

Solution:
Designed optional safety features (gas fee caps, balance alerts) as simple toggles with plain-language tooltips, making them feel supportive rather than technical.

Challenge:

Handling group payments without cluttering the UI.

Solution:
Used scrollable recipient cards, collapsible lists, and clear totals to keep the interface clean even with many recipients.