DesignerDAO

We're so unserious, Degen Culture Andrew Brough

Dee & Andrew dive deep into the complexities of launching and sustaining applications within the Web3 space. The discussion begins with many founders' challenges: building a product without clearly understanding its target audience. The guest emphasizes the importance of realistic expectations regarding user adoption and scalability, cautioning against setting oneself up for failure by overestimating demand. They advocate for creating tools that cater to various levels of user competency, from beginners to advanced users, while acknowledging the need to abstract complex concepts for broader accessibility. Follow Dee on Twitter @deethinksdesign [http://dthinks.xyz] Visit Andrew’s Design Practice - https://digital-zen.com/ [https://digital-zen.com/] The conversation then shifts to a broader exploration of decentralized technologies and the concept of decentralization versus the current hype surrounding Web3. The guest argues that while financial opportunities may attract initial interest, the value lies in building sustainable communities within decentralized ecosystems. They propose a shift away from token-based motivations towards fostering genuine community engagement and collaboration. By rewarding participation and enabling meaningful interactions, decentralized platforms can unlock new possibilities for innovation, funding, and collaboration. Overall, the episode offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the Web3 space, emphasizing the importance of understanding user needs, setting realistic expectations, and prioritizing community-driven approaches for long-term success. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit designerdao.substack.com [https://designerdao.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

New Year, New Job! Carmen Viloria

In this episode, Dee and Carmen discuss strategies for navigating a tough job market, drawing parallels between job-seeking and marketing funnels. Dee highlights the importance of content creation to increase visibility and establish expertise, likening it to the "impressions" stage in marketing. Carmen shares her approach of engaging in online conversations and adding value to discussions to build connections and potentially lead to referrals or opportunities. Both emphasize the significance of visibility and networking in successfully navigating the job market. Follow Dee on Twitter (@dthinksweb3). [https://twitter.com/dthinksdesign] Follow Carmen on Twitter (@carmenmariavm) [https://twitter.com/carmenmariavm] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit designerdao.substack.com [https://designerdao.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Circling the Drain: When your Web3 Org Goes Downhill

Follow Dee on Twitter (@dthinksweb3). Follow Paulo on Twitter (@paulofonseca__) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designerdao/message [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designerdao/message] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit designerdao.substack.com [https://designerdao.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Apple Vision Pro! What does it mean for the future of Web3?

Web3 is uniquely positioned for this technology because it provides personalized experiences and a more decentralized data ecosystem. - We think that the web tree scope is to separate the technology of crypto from the financialization aspect of it and to use it across some other things, like how we organize ourselves as groups. We hope the bear market doesn't last too long because more and more people are being drained from the web3. Blockchain technology can create a universal, decentralized single sign-on that is a blockchain-powered application.  Follow Dee on Twitter (@dthinksweb3). Follow Paulo on Twitter (@paulofonseca__) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designerdao/message [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designerdao/message] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit designerdao.substack.com [https://designerdao.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Can you teach design taste? Sasha Tănase

In this podcast episode, the host interviews Sasha Tănase, a web three designer, about the intersection of web three and design, specifically focusing on taste in design. Sasha introduces themselves as a web three designer, design researcher, and UX designer, with experience working with organizations such as ConsenSys, Aletio, and Self Key. They currently work with Threshold Network. Follow Dee on Twitter (@dthinksweb3) Follow Sasha on Twitter (@sasha_tanase) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designerdao/message [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designerdao/message] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit designerdao.substack.com [https://designerdao.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]