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  • UI/UX Designer (3 YOE) – How to Transition Into Blockchain?

    Aditi R

    Member

    Updated: Mar 15, 2025
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    I’ve been working as a UI/UX designer in the traditional software space for about 3 years now—mostly designing for SaaS and web apps. I’ve been super curious about the blockchain industry and thinking about making the switch.

    But umm… I’m not really sure where to start. Like, do I need to understand smart contracts, DeFi, NFTs, etc., in-depth? Or just enough to design better user experiences? Also, what kind of portfolio pieces would actually make me stand out to Web3 companies?

    Would love to hear tips who's already working in blockchain UI/UX or has made this transition. Any tips, resources, or general advice would be super helpful!

    Appreciate it! 🙌

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  • Yagiz Partaker

    Member • 2mos

    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. 🚀

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  • Shubhada Pande

    Community Administrator • 2mos

    For more deep discussion, check our another thread https://artofblockchain.club/discussion/blockchain-uiux-design-jobs-in-the-metaverse

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  • Ishan Sathe

    Member • 1mo

    I agree with Yagiz. Also, while it's not necessary to improve "forgot password", staking DAOs, NFTs, etc. Those are certainly great plus points.

    I'll be honest. Most of web 3 is still web 2. The front end is still deployed on a centralized server.

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