Dash Wallet

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Compulsive buying disorder, commonly referred to as shopping addiction, affects approximately 18 million individuals in the United States. Unlike regular shoppers who stick to their budgets and buy only what they need, compulsive buyers are driven by a psychological urge to shop. This urge stems from the release of endorphins and dopamine associated with shopping, which can be just as addictive as using drugs, leading these individuals to overspend and accumulate massive credit card debt. The Dash wallet is designed to combat this issue by offering a controlled shopping experience. It resembles a standard wallet but features an Amazon Dash button on top. The user must physically touch the button before accessing their credit cards, cash, or coins inside. By doing so, they receive a modest dose of the euphoric feelings associated with shopping while being restricted from excessive spending. This project tackles the challenges posed by hyper-consumerist culture by leveraging the most commercialized device available – the Amazon Dash – to provide a solution for compulsive buying disorder.