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#69 The Dawn of Emotionally Intelligent UX
May 30, 2025 · 17 min

In today’s fintech race, efficiency alone isn’t enough. This episode challenges the industry’s obsession with faster transactions and flashier features, making the case for a deeper, human-centered approach: building trust and emotional connection through digital banking UX.We'll explore why digital platforms often fall short of the security and reassurance customers feel in face-to-face banking despite their speed and convenience — and what it takes to close that emotional gap. The future of digital finance isn't just about faster features — it's about making people feel safe, seen, and connected.

Find out:

How financial services can move beyond transactional functionality to foster emotional trust.The three stages of UX maturity — from surface-level tweaks to a fully integrated, trust-centered strategy.Why counterintuitive, unconventional UX design can build stronger emotional bonds with users.

Read the full article on UXDA's blog: https://www.theuxda.com/blog/emotionally-intelligent-ux-power-next-gen-digital-banking

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