Becoming a Web3.0 Designer
I didn’t live in the era where the switch from web1.0 to web2.0 happened, or maybe I did live in it, but didn’t have a smartphone, so the buzz, if any, flew over my head.
Earlier this year, I noticed an increased awareness to embrace web3.0 because of its presumable endless possibilities. People all over my timeline spoke about it, there were twitter spaces where people shared their knowledge, thoughts and opinions about web3.0.
While I read articles, watched videos and listened to podcasts and spaces, I didn’t find a lot of information relevant to designers, the content and conversations were heavily focused on developers.
I spent a fair share of my time trying to find the ideal ‘path’ to being a web3.0 designer but it was like it didn’t exist. You know how when you choose to go down the line of frontend development, you are advised to start off with html, css, javascript, react etc.
So, I relied on Google, asked questions, loads of questions and found answers.
To be a web3.0 designer, you’d have to understand:
- what web3.0 is all about; visit Odysseydao, they did an amazing job in breaking down the jargons used.
Also, when web3.0 is being discussed, don’t look at holistically, think of it in parts like NFT, DAO, DeFi etc.
After having a good grasp of the basics,
- identify a problem (remember as designers we are problem solvers) — either by interacting with decentralised products to identify the problem yourself, or working with a team that is currently solving an identified problem.
- after using your preferred choice of design framework (design thinking, double diamond etc) to proffer solution, visit web3designprinciples to then guide you on how to create a seamless experience for new and existing users.
One principle I learned from these resources is data transparency, whenever it comes to money or value, state explicitly, what will be required of a user; the gas fees (payment made to complete transaction on the blockchain), time taken for transactions to run and other often overlooked necessities; this leads to a relationship built on trust.
This is how the journey has been thus far, it’s a new challenge for me and nothing is set on stone, there’s the freedom to try, try again and fail fast.
Until I come your way again, stay learning✨
