23 Aug 2022
Breaking into Web3: UX/Design Edition
Understand the trends: Start by familiarizing yourself with the current trends in Web3. This will help you understand what's in demand and what skills are needed to excel in this space.
Learn the mental models: The UX in Web3 is different from Web2. It's important to understand the mental models and user patterns of Web3 products. Andrew, a UX and Design Director at IOTA, identified three types of UX: conceptual, abstracted, and tangible. Understanding these models can help you design better user experiences.
Build personas: Building personas is an important step in designing user experiences. It helps you understand the customer journey and design experiences that are tailored to specific user groups. This is especially important in Web3 where there are different levels of past experience and knowledge.
Seek feedback: Seek feedback from your peers as much as possible. This will help you improve your skills and designs. It's also important to be open to feedback and to use it to improve your work.
Use the right tools: Understand the UX design process, but don't be a slave to it. Use the right tools for the job and be open to breaking from the process when necessary.
Read and explore: Keep learning by reading and exploring as much as possible. Blogs like UX Collective can be a great resource for learning about Web3 and UX.
Check out successful products: Look at successful Web3 products like Rabbit Hole and Decentraland to learn from their onboarding experiences and design approaches.
Breaking into Web3 can be a challenge, but with these tips, you can start building your skills and designing better user experiences.
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