About the project
- Industry
- FinTech
- Financial Services
- Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Timeline
- 20 days
- Website
Client’s Challenges & Expectations
Our Approach
MARKET RESEARCH & ARCHITECTURE
- FinTech Competitor Audit: Analyzed leading French financial directories to identify common UX friction points in the advisor-search process.
- User Flow Engineering: Developed a dual-sided architecture to accommodate two distinct dashboards: one for advisors to manage profiles and one for clients to track inquiries.
- Advanced Taxonomy Setup: Created a detailed categorization system covering every financial niche, from "Assurance Vie" to "Investissement Immobilier."
UX & INTERACTIVE DESIGN
- Smart Search Functionality: Developed a custom geo-location search bar that allows users to find local advisors within a specific radius of their city.
- Profile Comparison Tools: Designed clean, uniform advisor profiles that allow users to compare fees, expertise, and client reviews side-by-side.
- Intuitive Inquiry System: Built a streamlined contact funnel that allows users to send secure messages to advisors without leaving the platform.
UI & BRANDING
- Premium Financial Aesthetic: Utilized a "Trust Blue" and "Golden Accent" color palette to evoke feelings of stability, wealth, and professional integrity.
- Designed custom icons and clear typography to make complex financial service descriptions easy to read and digest. Designed custom icons and clear typography to make complex financial service descriptions easy to read and digest.
- Implemented a Google Maps API integration that visually displays advisor locations for a better local user experience. Implemented a Google Maps API integration that visually displays advisor locations for a better local user experience.
Results
The project delivered a comprehensive end-to-end digital ecosystem for Secure Academy. With the new dashboard now capable of tracking milestones, verifying certifications, and providing real-time feedback, the platform has acquired the essential functionality to dominate the professional training market.
BUSINESS VALUE & GROWTH
- Successful Expert Onboarding: The platform successfully attracted hundreds of certified advisors across France within the first few months of launch.
- Increased Lead Generation: The optimized search-to-contact funnel resulted in a high conversion rate of visitors becoming active leads for financial advisors.
- Established Market Authority: The professional design and ease of use quickly positioned the site as a top-tier resource in the French wealth management sector.
- High User Retention: An intuitive user dashboard encouraged repeat visits, with users returning to consult different types of experts for various life stages.
I’ve used many e-learning platforms, but the user experience on Secure Academy is in a league of its own. The dashboard is incredibly intuitive, making it easy to track my progress and access course materials without feeling overwhelmed.
Scaling our team's professional development was a challenge until we integrated with Secure Academy. The platform’s ability to handle bulk enrollments while providing detailed progress tracking for each employee has been a game-changer for our HR department.
Secure Academy has successfully bridged the gap between high-level academic training and modern digital accessibility. The UI is clean, authoritative, and focuses entirely on the learner’s journey.
