How Do I Switch From UI/UX Design to a Blockchain or Web3 Career?

Aditi R · 2025-02-23T11:05:19+00:00

Has anyone here made the jump from regular UI/UX design into blockchain or Web3? I’ve got about three years of experience working on SaaS and web apps, but I’m really curious about the blockchain space. I keep seeing jobs for DeFi, NFTs, and all sorts of Web3 projects, but honestly, I’m not sure where to start.Do I need to actually understand smart contracts and crypto in detail, or is it enough to just get the basics so I can design better user experiences? Also, what kind of portfolio work do Web3 companies want to see from a UI/UX designer? If you’ve made this switch or work in blockchain design, I’d love to hear how you did it, what helped, and what you wish you knew earlier. Any advice, resources, or even stories would be super helpful. Thanks!

How Do I Switch From UI/UX Design to a Blockchain or Web3 Career?

Aditi R
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Updated: Jun 21, 2025

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Has anyone here made the jump from regular UI/UX design into blockchain or Web3? I’ve got about three years of experience working on SaaS and web apps, but I’m really curious about the blockchain space.
I keep seeing jobs for DeFi, NFTs, and all sorts of Web3 projects, but honestly, I’m not sure where to start.
Do I need to actually understand smart contracts and crypto in detail, or is it enough to just get the basics so I can design better user experiences?
Also, what kind of portfolio work do Web3 companies want to see from a UI/UX designer? If you’ve made this switch or work in blockchain design, I’d love to hear how you did it, what helped, and what you wish you knew earlier.
Any advice, resources, or even stories would be super helpful. Thanks!

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BlockchainMentorYagiz

@BlockchainMentor • 5mos

I was in the same boat when I started exploring Web3 UX. It’s a whole different world, but the good news? You don’t need to be a blockchain developer to break in. You just need to understand how people interact with this tech—because, let’s be real, a lot of Web3 UX is still pretty bad.

Where to Focus? Wallets & onboarding – Setting up a wallet, signing transactions, dealing with gas fees… all pain points. Trust & transparency – No “Forgot Password” in crypto. Your designs need to help users feel in control. Making complex things simple – Staking, DAOs, NFTs, DeFi—most people don’t get these. Good UX should do the heavy lifting. What Should Be in Your Portfolio? Redesign a dApp – Find a Web3 app with clunky UX (there are plenty) and improve it. Fix wallet onboarding – Show how you’d make the setup process easier for newbies. Explain blockchain visually – Maybe an interactive UI that breaks down how gas fees work? Web3 companies love seeing problem-solving, not just pretty interfaces. Check out Ethereum’s UX guidelines, Bankless podcasts, and just start designing. The best way to learn is by doing. 🚀