Role / Service
User Researcher, UI/UX Designer
Client / Employer
Ethereum Foundation, PSE (privacy, scaling, and exploration) Team
Duration
2023 - 2025
Project Brief Introduction
Unirep Social Taiwan is a decentralized, privacy-preserving social platform funded by the Ethereum Foundation, PSE Team. Built on the Unirep protocol and Semaphore, it enables users to interact anonymously while maintaining a reputation system secured by zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). As the UI/UX Designer and User Researcher, I focused on designing an intuitive onboarding experience and seamless interactions for both Web2 and Web3 users.
Research Background
Unirep Social Taiwan is an experimental fully anonymous decentralized social platform built on ZK proof technology and the Unirep Protocol’s reputation system. It aims to provide a secure, decentralized space for anonymous interactions while incorporating self-governance mechanisms within Web3 communities. As Web3 adoption is still in its early stages, most users remain unfamiliar with its mechanisms and workflows. Additionally, fully anonymous decentralized communities may face governance challenges, raising concerns about self-regulation and moderation.
UX Research & Design Process
Unirep Social Taiwan is an experimental fully anonymous decentralized social platform built on ZK proof technology and the Unirep Protocol’s reputation system. It aims to provide a secure, decentralized space for anonymous interactions while incorporating self-governance mechanisms within Web3 communities.
UX Challenges
Based on the findings from user research and analysis, we identified two major UX pain points:
UX Challenges
Based on the identified UX challenges, we propose the following actionable strategies to address Web3 adoption barriers, enhance seamless interactions, and improve decentralized governance.
Flowchart & Wireframe
Visualizing user journeys and UI structures to guide seamless interactions and strategic design implementation.
UI Design System & Components
Establishing a consistent UI system with color palette, component behaviors, and visual elements for a seamless cross-platform experience. It improves clarity in wallet authentication, feedback in on-chain actions, and overall comfort for both Web2 and Web3 users.
1. Illustration
2. Icon
3. Typography
4. UI Components
