DigiNeat Smart Technologies Wins Prestigious DesignRush App Design Award for UnitBank Fintech App

This latest award is recognition of our expertise in creating transparent, user-centric solutions for the financial industry. Our reputation as a highly capable fintech software development company is built on recognition like this, which adds to our collective sense of satisfaction.

We wanted to take the opportunity to elaborate on the DesignRush awards initiative and the app that won us this auspicious accolade. So that’s exactly what we’re doing!

About the DesignRush App Design Awards

The DesignRush App Design Awards are quite a big deal within the software and app development fraternity. Hosted by DesignRush, which is a renowned B2B marketplace for creative and digital services, the awards celebrate outstanding work across various industry categories, including mobile apps, websites, logos, packaging, and print.

Each month, the best and brightest from around the world are invited to submit their best projects for consideration. The DesignRush team then gets to work on a thorough evaluation process, which includes internal vetting for minimum quality standards and a jury-led judging process designed to score each project on a scale of one to 10 across six weighted criteria:

• Innovation & Originality (25%)
• Aesthetics & Visual Appeal (20%)
• User Experience & Usability (20%)
• Functionality & Performance (15%)
• Branding & Message Clarity (10%)
• Overall Impact (10%)

We’re happy to announce that DigiNeat’s UnitBank app project was one of the six winners in the Best App Design category. While the official badge, framed certificate, and media exposure are welcome, the recognition of our peers is perhaps the single-most satisfying thing to come from the award.

But it gets better.

The December 2025 edition of the DesignRush App Design was one of the most high-profile yet. That’s because of the global corporations represented on the jury. Design and product leaders from the likes of Nike, Apple, Google, and Disney were among those who recognized the technical talent and boundless creativity of our multidisciplinary team here at DigiNeat.

Earning the top spot in this fiercely competitive category against submissions from established studios around the world is a testament to the exceptional people behind DigiNeat’s global success story.

This award is one of the clearest indications yet of our credentials as a fintech software and app developer.

UnitBank – The Banking App That Earned DigiNeat the Award

Our brilliant team of app developers created a next-generation mobile banking application for UnitBank with two clear objectives: to create a user-friendly platform and build trust among users.

From the outset, we decided to build both the app and the trust of its users by taking a transparent approach to the placement of fees, terms, and processes.

DesignRush said our finished product delivered a “calming environment that boosts user trust and comfort.” And that was great to hear. Complexity and transparency are two major barriers to use when it comes to banking apps, so this was one of our top priorities.

We spent a lot of time creating frictionless onboarding workflows to maximize engagement and completion rates. And we did it all while adhering to the brand’s visual identity.

While we don’t like to blow our own trumpet too much, here’s a brief overview of the DesignRush jury’s observations:

• Plain-English Finance Layer: Tap any transaction or fee, and an animated card instantly explains it in one clear sentence, with an optional “Want to know more?” expander – a great way to break down the jargon that puts the average user off.
• Smart Motion Language: Money visually “flies” between accounts on transfers, bills shrink to zero with subtle confetti when paid, and every micro-interaction uses motion and haptics to confirm success, enhance accessibility, and reduce anxiety.
• 90-Second Educational Onboarding: A conversational tutorial that 94% of users complete (the industry average is closer to 40%). This builds confidence among those who aren’t familiar with modern banking apps.
• Speed & Trust Dashboard: A single, thumb-friendly home screen showing real-time balance, plain-language spending categories, upcoming bills, and a unique “Trust Score” ring that tells users exactly how many days their money will last.

Let’s get technical for a moment:

To ensure component reusability and a smooth performance on even the most limited devices, we built the UnitBank app on a modular React Native architecture. The result? A beautiful-looking application that actively reduces financial anxiety.

No one was happier with the results we achieved than UnitBank. They reported that users were three times more likely to log in to our new application than the legacy app.

It’s not hyperbolic to say that the DigiNeat team seamlessly blended behavioral psychology, simplicity, and emotional design to rewrite the rules of fintech app design.

Experts in Banking Application Design

This wasn’t our first rodeo! We’ve been delivering fintech and banking app development projects for more than a decade. The secret to our success? Well, we don’t follow trends. Instead, we focus entirely on developing trust, maximizing user experience, and making our products as secure as possible.

The UnitBank fintech app design project was just the latest in a series of success stories. We now have a reputation for delivering white-label financial applications for top-tier institutions around the world.

The likes of Awwwards, CSS Design Awards, and Red Dot have recognized our special talents over the years. Accolades aren’t why we do what we do, but they’re one of the clearest signs of our collective ability to deliver exceptional applications for both mobiles and desktops.

The DesignRush award involved input from the companies that set global UX standards. That’s why everyone at DigiNeat is celebrating today!

What Does This Mean for Our Fintech Application Development Services Going Forward?

In one way, it’s business as usual. EVERY fintech app design project we undertake gets the full DigiNeat treatment. That involves technical excellence, boundless creativity, and an unwavering determination to make online experiences the best they can be.

But this award has given the entire DigiNeat family a newfound belief in its abilities. Every new project is a new opportunity to reimagine how an app looks and feels.

Trust, emotional connection, and usability are the keys to success in app development. Nail all three, and users will respond with greater engagement levels.

This isn’t the finish line. In fact, it’s rocket fuel for the next stage of our journey. We’re now the proven partner for any financial organization that wants to give its customers a seamless user experience.

Ready to create something exceptional together? Contact us for an initial chat.