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Design and UX in web3

Last edit: @corwintines(opens in a new tab), September 3, 2024

Are you new to designing with Ethereum? This is the right place for you. The Ethereum community has written resources to introduce you to web3 design and research basics. You'll learn about core concepts that may differ from other app designs you're familiar with.

Need a more basic understanding of web3 first? Check out Learn hub.

Start with user research

Effective design goes beyond creating visually appealing user interfaces. It involves gaining a deep understanding of the user's needs, objectives, and driving factors. Therefore, we highly recommend that all designers adopt a design process, such as the double diamond process(opens in a new tab), to ensure that their work is deliberate and intentional.

Research studies in web3

This is a curated list of user research done in web3 that may help with design and product decisions or work as an inspiration to conduct own study.

Area of focusName
Crypto onboardingThe WalletConnect Pulse 2024: Crypto Consumer Sentiment & Usage(opens in a new tab)
Crypto onboardingCRADL: UX in Cryptocurrency(opens in a new tab)
Crypto onboardingCRADL: Onboarding to Cryptocurrency(opens in a new tab)
Crypto onboardingBitcoin UX report(opens in a new tab)
Crypto onboardingConSensys: The State of Web3 perception around the world 2023(opens in a new tab)
Crypto onboardingNEAR: Accelerating the journey towards adoption(opens in a new tab)
StakingOpenUX: Rocket Pool Node Operator UX(opens in a new tab)
StakingStaking: Key trends, takeaways, and predictions - Eth Staker(opens in a new tab)
StakingMulti App Staking(opens in a new tab)
DAO2022 DAO Research Update: What do DAO Builders Need?(opens in a new tab)
DeFiThe state of Defi 2024(opens in a new tab) (ongoing survey)
DeFiCoverage pools(opens in a new tab)
DeFiConSensys: DeFi User Research Report 2022(opens in a new tab)
MetaverseMetaverse: User Research Report(opens in a new tab)
MetaverseGoing on Safari: Researching Users in the Metaverse(opens in a new tab) (video, 27 min)
Ethereum.org UX statsUsability and user satisfaction survey dashboard - Ethereum.org(opens in a new tab)

Design for web3

Getting Started

Web3 Design Case Studies

Design Bounties

Design DAOs and communities

Get involved in professional community-driven organizations or join design groups to discuss design and research related topics and trends with other members.

Design Systems

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