January 2017 Summaries

Plaid, a company focused on building technology that makes financial services better, believes design will play a key role in this effort. Good design can simplify complex banking experiences and make them more digital. Plaid is helping people manage their finances by simplifying direct deposit setup and connecting accounts to various applications. The company's commitment to design is evident in its development of the Plaid Dashboard and the improvement of Link, a drop-in onboarding module. To further this effort, Plaid has partnered with Designer Fund for Bridge, a professional development program for exceptional designers. This partnership aims to help transform financial services through design, with opportunities for both product and communication design fellows to apply before specific deadlines. Design has the potential to fundamentally change the financial lives of millions, and Plaid looks forward to working with talented designers from Bridge Fellows to achieve this goal.

Auth and Identity expansion brings coverage to over 60 institutions, including megabanks like Bank of America and Chase, allowing for more streamlined user experiences, fraud reduction, and faster funding timelines in fintech applications. The updated products enable users to connect bank accounts instantly and securely, cutting down on the time-consuming microdeposit system and improving overall online transactions.