Fintech & Crypto
Designing how the world experiences finance.
We help fintech and crypto companies build brands, products, and platforms that earn trust and accelerate growth — from first install to enterprise scale.
Book a Strategy CallTHE RNO1 THESIS
"Financial technology is only as good as the experience around it. Whether it's a consumer app onboarding their first investor or an institutional platform processing billions in volume, the brand and digital experience determine adoption, retention, and trust."
HOW WE WORK
A five-phase methodology refined across 16 years and hundreds of engagements. Every phase is designed to compound — each output feeds the next, creating digital infrastructure that scales with the business.
Research & Positioning
Phase 01We study your market, competitors, and buyer psychology before touching a pixel. Every design decision is grounded in operational reality.
Brand & Identity
Phase 02Visual identity, verbal framework, and design systems engineered to differentiate you from every other company in your space.
UX & Product Design
Phase 03Interface design that removes friction, simplifies complex workflows, and makes the product experience communicate the value proposition.
Digital Experience
Phase 04Websites, platforms, and digital touchpoints built for conversion — fast, responsive, and designed to handle enterprise-grade traffic.
Launch & Scale
Phase 05GTM alignment, performance optimization, and ongoing iteration. We stay embedded through launch and beyond.
SELECTED WORK
A selection of our work with Fintech & Crypto companies — from early-stage through enterprise.
WHY RNO1
16 years of designing digital experiences for companies that can't afford to look average. Senior teams, no juniors on your account, embedded in your operations.
Senior Teams,
No Handoffs
The people in the pitch are the people doing the work. No juniors, no outsourcing, no bait-and-switch.
Based in SF,
Global Reach
Operating across North America and Europe to deliver synchronous, absolute quality for enterprise teams.
Enterprise
Ready
Mastery of the complex scalability, security, and precision required to manage millions of active users securely.
THE APPROACH
We partner with Fintech & Crypto companies to build enterprise-grade platforms, products, and brand architectures that support growth from early-stage through acquisition.
See Our Framework At WorkFrequently Asked Questions
How much does fintech branding cost?
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Fintech branding projects range from $60K to $200K depending on whether the scope covers brand strategy only or extends into full digital execution including website and product design. Regulated fintech companies often require additional compliance review cycles that affect timeline and budget.
What compliance requirements affect fintech UX design?
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Fintech interfaces must account for KYC/AML onboarding flows, SEC or FINRA disclosure requirements, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), and data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA. Designing for compliance from day one avoids costly post-launch redesigns.
How long does a fintech website redesign take?
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A full fintech website redesign typically takes 12 to 20 weeks from strategy through launch. Projects that include regulatory review, integrations with banking APIs, or complex product dashboards can extend to 24 weeks.
Why do fintech startups need a specialized design agency?
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Fintech design requires fluency in financial workflows, regulatory constraints, and the trust signals institutional buyers expect. Generalist agencies often produce interfaces that look polished but fail compliance review or underperform in conversion because they miss domain-specific UX patterns.