Wander
Overview
When I first joined Community Labs, the main project I contributed to was ArConnect, a simple browser extension used to sign transactions. However, as ArConnect continued to gain users and expand with new features, we decided it was time a a new identity, Wander.
My team and I led the design direction across the full rebrand, from the name and visual identity to product UX, interface design, animations, and onboarding. We expanded the browser extension into a mobile wallet on iOS and Android, added an embedded dApp browser for in-app exploration, and introduced AI agents - allowing users to automate wallet tasks like yield strategies or token conversions.
ArConnect → Wander
The rebrand from ArConnect to Wander was about repositioning the product as a canvas for exploration.
The name Wander reflects freedom and curiosity, symbolized through a visual identity inspired by a folded paper boat, a mountainous trail, and the shape of a star. The visual system brings consistency across mobile and extension, while fading into the background to serve the user’s journey.
Component Library
As part of the rebrand, I designed and built a comprehensive Figma component library that became the single source of truth for our UI elements, ensuring consistency across screens and platforms while streamlining collaboration between design and development. By centralizing reusable components, we were able to maintain visual cohesion and reduce redundancy, making it clear and efficient for developers to reference the exact elements needed in code.
I also leveraged Figma’s variables system to create a structured colour guide, which made switching between light and dark modes seamless and ensured our palette stayed consistent throughout the product. This token-driven approach not only improved scalability as the product grew, but also made updates and theming more maintainable over time.
Watch the video
We created a launch video that tells the story of ArConnect’s evolution into Wander, structured around its past, present, and future.
Designing a mobile-native search experience within Wander
We began by taking Wander from a browser extension to a full-featured wallet on iOS and Android. Next on our roadmap was to take it one step further with Explore. With this update, we wanted to fully embrace the evolution of Wander as an active hub for discovery and connection.
Explore embeds a browser directly into the mobile app, allowing users to search, browse, and launch apps without ever leaving the interface. The experience is mobile-first, seamlessly integrated, and mirrors the fluidity of the desktop browser extension, transforming the wallet into a gateway for on-chain exploration.
Native Search
We made the search bar the center of the app—no tabs or menus. Just open Wander and search like Safari or Chrome. Fast, familiar, and frictionless.
Explore Apps in Wander
We curated the explore page for easy discovery: featured apps, categories, favorites, and history. New users find direction, power users stay fast.
Seamless connection
Users can select an account, set custom permissions, and get started - without ever leaving Wander. No context-switching, no friction.
Automating Wallet Logic with AI
We introduced Agents to help users automate actions inside their wallet. Users can set up rules to automatically convert a percentage of their daily earnings into another token, configure them to run on a schedule (like daily or indefinitely), and manage all active agents from one unified dashboard.
As a result of our work
- Wander now supports over $1B+ in asset volume
- Installed across 100K+ wallets
- Became the default onboarding tool for new users