• A comprehensive design for a complex financial administration portal
• Full front-end development, including end-to-end testing for optimal functionality
• API integrations with multiple banks for transaction confirmation and processing
• A promotional video and a user-friendly product website design and development

While front-end development wasn’t particularly challenging — thanks to our ability to quickly bring a skilled developer on board — the design aspect required more effort.

First, creating a UI/UX design for a complex fintech system required close collaboration with the client and additional research. Second, producing a product presentation in video format demanded speed and a proactive approach, as the client was uncertain about the content and needed guidance.

"Our front-end developer was a great fit, so most of the challenges were related to design. One of the biggest hurdles was meeting a tight deadline while maintaining high-quality work," says Nazar, project coordinator. "With multiple rounds of client feedback and a continual search for the right concept, we were able to finish on time thanks to the support of our design team leader."

• Request for a long-term front-end team extension to support ongoing development needs
• Need for a developer capable of performing testing and creating new pages based on existing design elements
• Lack of UI/UX design for the Admin role on the platform, requiring a fresh approach to enhance user experience for administrative tasks
• Need for promotional video materials to support marketing efforts and product visibility

At OTAKOYI, we believe in seeing the client's project as a whole, which allows us to address their needs proactively. To ensure the highest level of expertise, we provided the best specialists for the job. Additionally, to streamline the process and quickly solve any issues, we assigned a project coordinator who managed deadlines and identified potential challenges before they arose.

To meet tight deadlines particularly for design tasks, our team immersed themselves in the client's requirements and anticipated their feedback, allowing us to address changes in advance. We also proactively planned talent availability, ensuring there would be no delays on our side.

The Apata platform combines advanced features for transaction authentication, risk profiling, and fraud prevention with an intuitive dashboard for real-time monitoring. Designed for ease of use, the platform allows businesses to manage card programs, generate detailed reports, and ensure system health — all from one central hub.

The platform is designed to accommodate the unique needs of various financial institutions. Each institution has its own risk profiles, card programs, and settings that need to be tailored individually. Apata allows easy management of these configurations, ensuring seamless payment processing while maintaining flexibility and security across different clients and setups.

Apata started as an API for transaction processing, handling secure payments and communication between merchants, payment gateways, and financial institutions. As the product evolved, the OTAKOYI team developed an admin portal for a client to manage transactions and settings, which gradually expanded into a full-scale platform.

Our team focused on creating a user-friendly yet powerful UI/UX for the platform, ensuring it could handle complex security features without overwhelming users. We prioritized clarity, simplicity, and accessibility, making it easy for both technical and non-technical users to navigate.

A central place where users can see all key information and monitor their payment security in real-time.

The Authentication section of the platform integrates key features designed to secure transactions and verify user identities. It includes:

• Risk Profile

  Analyzes transaction and user behavior to assess potential fraud risks and ensure secure payments.

• Challenge Methods

  Provides various options to verify transactions or users, such as sending one-time codes or security questions, adding an extra layer of protection.

• Card Programs

  Manages different types of card programs (debit, credit, etc.), ensuring they are securely integrated with the 3D Secure solution for enhanced protection.

Tools that generate detailed reports, showing transaction data, security alerts, and other metrics of choice.

This functionality monitors the platform's performance and overall status, including real-time API availability rates, to ensure everything is functioning smoothly and reliably.

These tools allow businesses to manage users (like staff or clients) and any partner institutions involved, such as banks or processors.

Apata also anticipated customization options for users to adjust the platform to their needs and access help or support if they encounter issues.

Our developer also implemented a Merchant Simulator, a key tool that allows businesses to test 3D Secure transactions in a controlled environment. It simulates various payment scenarios, including different card types, authentication methods, and fraud attempts, ensuring the platform handles real-world transactions smoothly. Once developed, the Apata team gained a game-changing advantage.

Additionally, we developed a variety of customized templates for payment confirmation, such as email templates where users enter a code to verify their payments. These templates were tailored for different banks, each with unique designs that fit their brand and user experience requirements. Behind the scenes, we ensured smooth tracking and processing of all transactions, keeping everything secure and efficient.