Nerd Signals : AI Trading Platform
Fintech UX/UI, Trading & Signal Platform
Nerd Signals helps traders make smarter moves with real-time data, automated trading, and a built-in Learning Hub. Switch between practice and live mode, customize strategies, and grow with a connected trading community.
Problem
Retail traders often lack access to real-time signals, automated tools, and clear strategy guidance. Many platforms are either too complex for beginners or too limited for advanced users. Nerd Signals bridges the gap by offering an intelligent, all-in-one platform that combines AI signal analysis, automated trading, and a learning environment—making it ideal for both novices and experienced traders.
UX Thinking
User Personas
Beginners: Want to learn and practice safely.
Experienced traders: Want fast signals, automation, and strategy control.
Goals
Make signals understandable and actionable.
Offer real vs. practice mode without confusion.
Support education, automation, and community growth in one interface.
Key UX Strategies
Clear toggle between practice mode and real trading.
Risk profile customization (aggressive, balanced, conservative).
Modular dashboards that blend performance tracking with learning features.
UI Decisions
Visual Style
Smart, data-driven aesthetic with dark mode focus.
Dynamic elements like profit/loss graphs, signal cards, and automation toggles.
Component Design
Personalized dashboard, live trade feed, strategy editor, learning hub.
Real-time market news + social sentiment summaries.
Research
Benchmarked platforms like eToro, Robinhood, and Bitsgap.
Found gaps in education, automation trust, and signal clarity.
Discovered that users value a balance of simplicity and control.
User Flow Overview
User Flow
1. Choose mode: Practice or Live
2. Set risk profile → Receive curated signals
3. Track or auto-execute trades
4. Monitor performance and adjust strategy
5. Learn via tutorials and community content
Visual Design
Color Palette
Dark UI with green/red for performance, violet for AI insights
Typography
Compact fonts for metric-heavy screens
Microinteractions
Signal highlight flashes, real-time stat updates, strategy save confirmations
Tools Used
Figma (wireframes, prototypes, UI design)
Notion (research and documentation)
Results
Created a trading platform that supports education, execution, and community in one place. Reduced onboarding friction by simplifying signal usage. Increased user confidence through real-time automation feedback and transparent strategy editing.
Lessons Learned
Traders dont just want tools — they want to understand and own their process. Practice-first UX builds confidence and reduces platform abandonment. Education and automation can coexist when user control is prioritized.