Dubai-based, YC-backed fintech Ziina has been recognised by the prestigious international Red Dot Design Award. Ziina launched its digital wallet application earlier this year, bringing money online for consumers in the Middle East through an application that is delightful to use and local-inspired. The award cements Ziina’s position among innovative global technology companies that include the likes of Apple, Google, Samsung, Ferrari, Braun, and Dyson.
The application was honored in the Brands & Communication Design category of the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. Ziina is the only product designed and built in the region to have won a Red Dot Award this year. The award winners were judged on various criteria by a jury of 50 experts, who evaluated and benchmarked each entry for innovation, functionality, and emotional content. With this win, the Dubai based company is ushering in a new era of design excellence in technology in the region.
Sarah Toukan, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Ziina, says, “We are extremely proud to be recognised by the Red Dot Design Award. At Ziina, we believe arts make up the fabric of society, and we reflect our love of art in our design and user interface. We believe that taking control of your finances should be a delightful experience delivered through beautifully-designed products. In fact, this is why we named the company Ziina (زينة); Ziina is the Arabic word for decoration or beauty.”
