Gigant · Finance & Invoicing Platform · Built from Scratch
Independent professionals needed a financial tool that respected how they actually worked without feeling stressful and exhausting.
The problem
Freelancers, consultants, and small business owners were managing income, invoices, and financial planning across multiple disconnected tools — or not managing them at all. The stress wasn't about lacking features. It was about lacking visibility: not knowing what had been paid, what was outstanding, or what was coming. That uncertainty had a real effect on how people felt about their work day-to-day.
The goal: Build a financial platform from the ground up that brings everything into one place — invoicing, income tracking, retirement planning, referrals, and performance insights — in a way that feels approachable rather than overwhelming.
User interviews
I spent time in freelancer communities online — Reddit, Facebook groups, professional forums — reading how people talked about money management when they weren't in a formal research context. The emotional dimension was consistent and striking: uncertainty about payment, reluctance to chase clients, and a sense that existing tools were built for a different kind of user.
Research
An online survey with 95 freelancers across disciplines explored tool usage, switching behaviour, and unmet needs. 68% had used more than three invoicing products in two years — a strong signal that the category hadn't yet solved the problem well.
A competitive teardown of six platforms scored each on invoice creation speed, payment status clarity, late payment handling, and feature breadth. Tree testing with 30 participants across three navigation structures identified the simplest way to organise a wide feature set before any screens were designed.
Design system
Clean, minimal, and deliberately calm — the opposite of how financial admin typically feels. The dashboard centres on three states that matter most: paid, outstanding, and overdue. Colour used only where it communicates meaning. Typography kept readable at a glance without requiring careful attention.
Key features
Invoice creation under 60 seconds with client autofill and line item memory. Automated payment reminders. Income dashboard with monthly and annual statistics. Retirement annuity calculator and contribution tracking. Refer-a-friend programme with earnings visibility. Client ratings — allowing users to rate companies they've worked with, building a layer of trust across the platform. All features designed to reduce administrative time and give users a clearer picture of where they stand financially.
How I approach this work
10 participants, remote, unmoderated. Invoice creation averaged 52 seconds for first-time users. Payment status was understood at a glance by 9 out of 10 participants without explanation.
Solution
A platform that gives independent professionals a complete view of their financial life — and the tools to manage it without it taking over their working day. The stress score moving from 6.8 to 3.1 was the outcome that mattered most.
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Gigant · Finance & Invoicing Platform · Built from Scratch
Independent professionals needed a financial tool that respected how they actually worked without feeling stressful and exhausting.
The problem
Freelancers, consultants, and small business owners were managing income, invoices, and financial planning across multiple disconnected tools — or not managing them at all. The stress wasn't about lacking features. It was about lacking visibility: not knowing what had been paid, what was outstanding, or what was coming. That uncertainty had a real effect on how people felt about their work day-to-day.
The goal: Build a financial platform from the ground up that brings everything into one place — invoicing, income tracking, retirement planning, referrals, and performance insights — in a way that feels approachable rather than overwhelming.
User interviews
I spent time in freelancer communities online — Reddit, Facebook groups, professional forums — reading how people talked about money management when they weren't in a formal research context. The emotional dimension was consistent and striking: uncertainty about payment, reluctance to chase clients, and a sense that existing tools were built for a different kind of user.
Research
An online survey with 95 freelancers across disciplines explored tool usage, switching behaviour, and unmet needs. 68% had used more than three invoicing products in two years — a strong signal that the category hadn't yet solved the problem well.
A competitive teardown of six platforms scored each on invoice creation speed, payment status clarity, late payment handling, and feature breadth. Tree testing with 30 participants across three navigation structures identified the simplest way to organise a wide feature set before any screens were designed.
Design system
Clean, minimal, and deliberately calm — the opposite of how financial admin typically feels. The dashboard centres on three states that matter most: paid, outstanding, and overdue. Colour used only where it communicates meaning. Typography kept readable at a glance without requiring careful attention.
Key features
Invoice creation under 60 seconds with client autofill and line item memory. Automated payment reminders. Income dashboard with monthly and annual statistics. Retirement annuity calculator and contribution tracking. Refer-a-friend programme with earnings visibility. Client ratings — allowing users to rate companies they've worked with, building a layer of trust across the platform. All features designed to reduce administrative time and give users a clearer picture of where they stand financially.
How I approach this work
10 participants, remote, unmoderated. Invoice creation averaged 52 seconds for first-time users. Payment status was understood at a glance by 9 out of 10 participants without explanation.
Solution
A platform that gives independent professionals a complete view of their financial life — and the tools to manage it without it taking over their working day. The stress score moving from 6.8 to 3.1 was the outcome that mattered most.
Portfolio
Commercial website for a restaurant
Wellness & fitness mobile app
CRM Development Website
About
Portfolio
Contact me
Gigant · Finance & Invoicing Platform · Built from Scratch
Independent professionals needed a financial tool that respected how they actually worked without feeling stressful and exhausting.
The goal: Build a financial platform from the ground up that brings everything into one place — invoicing, income tracking, retirement planning, referrals, and performance insights — in a way that feels approachable rather than overwhelming.
The problem
Freelancers, consultants, and small business owners were managing income, invoices, and financial planning across multiple disconnected tools — or not managing them at all. The stress wasn't about lacking features. It was about lacking visibility: not knowing what had been paid, what was outstanding, or what was coming. That uncertainty had a real effect on how people felt about their work day-to-day.
User interviews
I spent time in freelancer communities online — Reddit, Facebook groups, professional forums — reading how people talked about money management when they weren't in a formal research context. The emotional dimension was consistent and striking: uncertainty about payment, reluctance to chase clients, and a sense that existing tools were built for a different kind of user.
Research
An online survey with 95 freelancers across disciplines explored tool usage, switching behaviour, and unmet needs. 68% had used more than three invoicing products in two years — a strong signal that the category hadn't yet solved the problem well.
A competitive teardown of six platforms scored each on invoice creation speed, payment status clarity, late payment handling, and feature breadth. Tree testing with 30 participants across three navigation structures identified the simplest way to organise a wide feature set before any screens were designed.
Design system
Clean, minimal, and deliberately calm — the opposite of how financial admin typically feels. The dashboard centres on three states that matter most: paid, outstanding, and overdue. Colour used only where it communicates meaning. Typography kept readable at a glance without requiring careful attention.
Key features
Invoice creation under 60 seconds with client autofill and line item memory. Automated payment reminders. Income dashboard with monthly and annual statistics. Retirement annuity calculator and contribution tracking. Refer-a-friend programme with earnings visibility. Client ratings — allowing users to rate companies they've worked with, building a layer of trust across the platform. All features designed to reduce administrative time and give users a clearer picture of where they stand financially.
Usability study
10 participants, remote, unmoderated. Invoice creation averaged 52 seconds for first-time users. Payment status was understood at a glance by 9 out of 10 participants without explanation.
Solution
A platform that gives independent professionals a complete view of their financial life — and the tools to manage it without it taking over their working day. The stress score moving from 6.8 to 3.1 was the outcome that mattered most.
Portfolio
Commercial website for a restaurant
Wellness & fitness mobile app
CRM Development Website
About
Portfolio
Contact me
Gigant · Finance & Invoicing Platform · Built from Scratch
Independent professionals needed a financial tool that respected how they actually worked without feeling stressful and exhausting.
The problem
Freelancers, consultants, and small business owners were managing income, invoices, and financial planning across multiple disconnected tools — or not managing them at all. The stress wasn't about lacking features. It was about lacking visibility: not knowing what had been paid, what was outstanding, or what was coming. That uncertainty had a real effect on how people felt about their work day-to-day.
The goal: Build a financial platform from the ground up that brings everything into one place — invoicing, income tracking, retirement planning, referrals, and performance insights — in a way that feels approachable rather than overwhelming.
User interviews
I spent time in freelancer communities online — Reddit, Facebook groups, professional forums — reading how people talked about money management when they weren't in a formal research context. The emotional dimension was consistent and striking: uncertainty about payment, reluctance to chase clients, and a sense that existing tools were built for a different kind of user.
Research
An online survey with 95 freelancers across disciplines explored tool usage, switching behaviour, and unmet needs. 68% had used more than three invoicing products in two years — a strong signal that the category hadn't yet solved the problem well.
A competitive teardown of six platforms scored each on invoice creation speed, payment status clarity, late payment handling, and feature breadth. Tree testing with 30 participants across three navigation structures identified the simplest way to organise a wide feature set before any screens were designed.
Design system
Clean, minimal, and deliberately calm — the opposite of how financial admin typically feels. The dashboard centres on three states that matter most: paid, outstanding, and overdue. Colour used only where it communicates meaning. Typography kept readable at a glance without requiring careful attention.
Key features
Invoice creation under 60 seconds with client autofill and line item memory. Automated payment reminders. Income dashboard with monthly and annual statistics. Retirement annuity calculator and contribution tracking. Refer-a-friend programme with earnings visibility. Client ratings — allowing users to rate companies they've worked with, building a layer of trust across the platform. All features designed to reduce administrative time and give users a clearer picture of where they stand financially.
Usability study
10 participants, remote, unmoderated. Invoice creation averaged 52 seconds for first-time users. Payment status was understood at a glance by 9 out of 10 participants without explanation.
Solution
A platform that gives independent professionals a complete view of their financial life — and the tools to manage it without it taking over their working day. The stress score moving from 6.8 to 3.1 was the outcome that mattered most.
Portfolio
Commercial website for a restaurant
Wellness & fitness mobile app
CRM Development Website
About
Portfolio
Contact me