Design at Mono

Behind-the-scenes and stories from creative minds at Mono.
Breakdowns, frameworks, designs and sketches on how we think and design at Mono.

[Design at Mono @DesignatMono]

😅Winding down for the weekend like us...how about you meet the beautiful minds behind @mono_hq creative churn-outs, a team comprised of product and brand design sub-teams, within the thread 👇.

Crafting experiences that connect, inspire, and make an impact.

#meettheteam #designteam #creativeminds #introduction

[Design at Mono @DesignatMono]

Behind every great design is a mind that never stops working. We're pulling back the curtain on a day in the life of our Head of Design, Lekan✨ — where strategy meets creativity, big decisions shape direction, and no detail ever gets left behind.

From admin tasks to setting direction, shaping ideas and managing the team, he balances it all with intention. The team grows, the work evolves, and the vision keeps coming to life.

#dayinthelife #designteam #design #designatmono

[Design at Mono @DesignatMono]

@FranckBlan1y Glad you were able to pick that up, and basically reaffirms our intentionality and philosophy, thanks!

[Design at Mono @DesignatMono]

At Mono, design reflects who we are as a brand, so every touchpoint is shaped to communicate that identity.

We wrote about how our brand-driven approach shapes product interfaces — from the Mono website to the Owo website and even our quarterly business review presentations.

Read how we bring identity to every touchpoint in our latest article:

https://t.co/pDiEvcSptF

#brandidentity #identitydesign #visualdesign #branddesign #Mono #Owo

[Design at Mono @DesignatMono]

Reshaping the in-chat experience became the lens through which we reimagined email.

We believe communication should move as naturally as conversation.
So we designed the new Owo email templates to transform every message into an experience.

On the spending summary, for instance, we used the visual imagery of the fold crumpled together as the banner — capturing the idea of a summary at a glance.

In another instance, we incorporated the dash system to guide the eye to key points, helping users break down important information while keeping the experience engaging.

Balancing function and aesthetics was key. From the first design to countless iterations, every detail was refined, tested, and reworked.

The result? Emails that are clean, structured, and thoughtfully designed.

#brandidentity #productdesign #rebrand #identitydesign #motiondesign #visualdesign #Owo

[Design at Mono @DesignatMono]

With the in-chat visuals for Owo, we asked ourselves a simple question.
What if messages could feel as much as they inform?

So we reshaped the experience, not just to display visuals, but to let them live within the rhythm of conversation.

More immersive. More expressive. More human.

Because when visuals move inside the chat, the story moves with them.

#brandidentity #visualdesign #identitydesign #rebrand #OWO

[Design at Mono @DesignatMono]

Every identity begins in stillness.
But it truly comes alive in motion.

For Owo, that life took shape in the full lock-up animation.

We let the dash lead — drawn across with intentional, deliberate motion.

The wordmark follows — fluid, human, warm.

Not just movement. A gesture.

One that feels like money, right in your hands.

Motion defined and built in-house. Designed to be felt.

#brandidentity #motiondesign #identitydesign #rebrand #OWO

[Design at Mono @DesignatMono]

We designed Owo’s iconography with one rule in mind: great icons must scale without losing their character even at 16px by 16px.

We drew from the ink-traps in our illustrative style, then built two fidelities:
1. Semi- detailed- subtle light physics for depth and distinction
2. Minimal- stripped back, but still unmistakably Owo

Scale. Clarity. Brand Consistency

#redesign #rebrand #Owo #identitydesign #extension

[Design at Mono @DesignatMono]

We can’t wait to share our journey with you!😜

[Design at Mono @DesignatMono]

😅Winding down for the weekend like us...how about you meet the beautiful minds behind @mono_hq creative churn-outs, a team comprised of product and brand design sub-teams, within the thread 👇.

Crafting experiences that connect, inspire, and make an impact.

#meettheteam #designteam #creativeminds #introduction

[Design at Mono @DesignatMono]

Abdullahi, Product Designer; the runner, mr. handle, go-to editor, our very own "Shape shifter".