Rebasive Homepage Redesign

Role

UX & UI Design, UX Research

Tools Used

Figma, FigJam

Timeframe

1 Week

Introduction

Money transfer is an industry where trust, clarity, and ease of use determine adoption. As research from Nielsen Norman notes, “Users’ first impressions are 94% design-related” – in financial products, a confusing or outdated interface can instantly reduce credibility.

Rebasive’s original homepage carried strong functional content but lacked emotional resonance and modern visual clarity. The redesign was crafted to create a bolder, more trustworthy experience that positions Rebasive as both global and personal.

Research and Pain Points

In the original homepage:

Visual overload: Multiple gradients, icons, and text blocks competed for attention, diluting focus.

Messaging ambiguity: The headline “Send Spend Everywhere Instantly & Safely” tried to do too much at once, making the brand promise harder to digest.

Trust signals: Although present, they were buried in the hierarchy and not tied strongly to emotional cues.

Calculator placement: The transfer calculator was available but visually blended into the content, reducing its prominence as a conversion tool.

These issues align with findings from the Baymard Institute, which highlight that “users quickly abandon financial service websites if the core value proposition is unclear or if critical tools are not easy to find.”

Design Goals

The redesign was driven by four key goals:

Clarity of value proposition – Make the promise simple and immediate.
Emotional resonance – Humanize the product with lifestyle visuals and storytelling.
Trust and transparency – Reinforce security, savings, and credibility in a visually strong way.
Conversion focus – Elevate the money transfer calculator and calls to action.

Hero Section

Before

A gradient background with bold but cluttered headline text. The promise “Send Spend Everywhere Instantly & Safely” felt rushed and somewhat generic.

After

A cleaner hero with a lifestyle photograph of a user. The headline “Send Globally. Spend Freely.” is shorter, sharper, and emotionally grounded. It invites curiosity without jargon. Trust badges remain, but hierarchy is streamlined.

Information Hierarchy

Before

Six cards under “Everything you need to manage money globally,” all equal in weight, creating cognitive overload.

After

Simplified grid layout with refined visuals. Fewer distractions and clearer iconography guide the eye more naturally.

Transfer Calculator

Before

The calculator was buried mid-page, competing with other content. Its impact as the core conversion driver was weakened.

After

The calculator is visually lifted with more whitespace and prominence. Currency values are clear, fees are transparent, and the CTA “Send money” is emphasized.

Trust and Safety Communication

Before

Security and transparency information was buried in text-heavy boxes with icons.

After

Simplified trust section with a strong central lock illustration. Key messages are concise and easy to scan. Testimonials are also redesigned with stronger visual hierarchy and human portraits for authenticity.

Visual Language and Accessibility

Before: Multiple gradients and color effects reduced readability and accessibility.

After: Cleaner palette, higher contrast, and consistent typography improve readability and accessibility. The use of bold CTAs and reduced gradients keeps attention where it matters.

Outcome and Reflection

The redesign successfully modernizes Rebasive’s homepage by combining clarity, emotional resonance, and usability. The storytelling shift from functional overload to human-centered design ensures trust is felt immediately, while conversion paths are clearer.

By moving from gradients and clutter to focused hierarchy and lifestyle imagery, the homepage aligns better with industry leaders like Wise, Revolut, and Remitly, who leverage clean design to communicate both trust and modernity.

As Steve Krug writes in Don’t Make Me Think, “Clarity trumps persuasion.” The redesigned Rebasive homepage proves this point; by making the promise simple and obvious, it persuades through clarity itself.