Zhuck

An app developed by a Russian bank to help businesses take closer control of their finances. Nick worked with design company NB Studio on the initial branding, based on the endearingly grumpy character of Zhuck – a word which translates roughly as ‘smart-arse’. Digital development by SomeOne/Else.

Zhuck (жук) is an innovative new app for Russia. Developed for a leading Russian bank, Bank24.ru, Zhuck focuses on three main areas; profit & loss, invoices & payments and partners. Zhuck was created specifically to cater to disillusioned entrepreneurs, accountants, managers and investors who want a closer control of their business – a better understanding of the day to day goings on – without getting caught up or slowed down by the bureaucratic Russian banking system. However, unlike many banking/productivity/financial apps out there, Zhuck jokes, provokes and occasionally insults the user, cajoling them into action, making ‘doing nothing’ seem like the difficult option.

Links:
NB Studio

Awards:
In-book, D&AD 2015, Branding


Video courtesy of NB Studio