TopBlock
People creating pixel art together
The Role
I led the design of TopBlock, a new platform for collaborative pixel art. Using research, prototyping, and testing, I created an easy-to-use interface that combines blockchain technology with a classic pixel art style. Through careful attention to detail and understanding of trends, I bridged decentralized finance principles with an engaging user experience. TopBlock allows artists worldwide to collaborate and profit fairly from their creative work.
OBJECTIVES
Research
Research tech-savvy art/NFT audience.
User Experience
Build user-friendly platform for pixel art and DeFi.
Research
Gain deep user insights via research in emerging markets.
Design
Design easy-to-use UI with modern UX and pixel art.
Prototyping
Prototype, test, and adjust based on user feedback.
Connection
Effectively manage a remote, collaborative team.
Platform
Develop scalable platform with collaborative art and NFT auction.
INTENTS
Inspiration
Highlight inspiration from community art platforms and DeFi.
Audience Needs
Focus on understanding the needs of tech-savvy art/NFT audiences.
Scalability
Showcase accessible, scalable design system.
Accesibility
Articulate UX challenges in blending blockchain tech and accessibility.
User Testing
Showcase iterative prototyping process with user testing.
Scalability
Showcase accessible, scalable design system.
Collaboration
Show collaboration in simplifying complex concepts.
achievements
Research
Conducted in-depth audience research aligning design decisions.
Systm Design
Developed accessible, scalable design system for future-proof solutions.
Aesthetic Balance
Balanced modern UX with immersive pixel art aesthetic.
Refinement
Refined design through iterative prototyping and user testing.
Integration
Designed scalable platform integrating art canvas and NFT auction.
Cross Disciplinary
Collaborated across disciplines for accessible blockchain integration.
Pitching
Crafted compelling pitch deck highlighting market disruption potential.
Philosophy
Evolved design philosophy emphasizing adaptability in emerging tech.
work
Inspiration
User Persona
Iterative Design & Prototyping
No-Code Development
Next Case
FUNDaily
As an Area Design Lead for Zettle Financial Services, I was accountable for bringing organizational knowledge around how money flows between Zettle and PayPal and how that affects the user experience.
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