Ethereum Foundation

  • RoleLead Designer at Ethereum Foundation
  • ResponsibilitiesVisual Design · UX Design · User Research · Front-end HTML/CSS · Print Design
  • ToolsAdobe Illustrator · Figma · Git · Penpot · Adobe Photoshop
Ethereum Foundation

In 2022, I joined the Ethereum Foundation, specifically the ethereum.org team as a product designer.

The role presented an exciting new challenge: working on an open-source, community-driven website—something I had never experienced before.

As the team evolved, we began collaborating with other teams within the Ethereum ecosystem to improve their online presence. This included helping bootstrap new applications like ETHProofs.

ethereum.org

As the primary digital gateway to the Ethereum ecosystem, ethereum.org serves millions of visitors monthly in over 50 languages. Our focus was on creating an accessible, educational platform that helps users understand and engage with Ethereum technology.

Working with a global community presented unique challenges, particularly in managing content across multiple languages and ensuring consistency across translations. This collaborative approach, while more challenging, led to richer and more inclusive solutions that better served our users.

Key achievements included redesigning core sections of the website, implementing a multilingual navigation system, and creating educational content that makes complex blockchain concepts more approachable. Each decision was made through community consensus, which though time-intensive, resulted in more robust and well-vetted solutions.

ethereum.org homepage
ethereum.org website
ethereum.org website
ethereum.org website
ethereum.org website
ethereum.org website
ethereum.org website

ethereum.org Design System

A crucial part of scaling our design efforts was developing a comprehensive design system. This system needed to be flexible enough to accommodate our open-source nature while maintaining consistency across the platform.

The system is still evolving and it's a work in progress, but the commnunity is loving it and you can check it out here.

Design System

ethereum.org Community

Working with an open-source community required a different approach to design. We established processes for community contributions, feedback channels, and collaborative decision-making.

This included managing translation initiatives across 50+ languages and coordinating with hundreds of contributors worldwide to maintain and improve the platform.

Community engagement
Community engagement
Community engagement

ETHproofs Application

ETHproofs represented an opportunity to apply our design principles to a new challenge. We helped create an intuitive interface for a complex technical tool, making it accessible to a broader audience.

The project showcased our ability to balance technical requirements with user experience, resulting in a tool that serves both developers and non-technical users effectively.

ETHproofs application
ETHproofs application
ETHproofs application
ETHproofs application

Collaboration with Other Teams

Our expertise in building user-friendly interfaces led to collaborations with various teams across the Ethereum ecosystem. We provided design guidance and resources to help maintain consistency and quality across different projects.

These partnerships helped strengthen the overall Ethereum brand while ensuring each project maintained its unique identity.

Geth website

Geth website
Geth website
Geth website
Geth website

Robust Incentive Group website (RIG)

Robust Incentive Group website (RIG)
Robust Incentive Group website (RIG)
Robust Incentive Group website (RIG)
Robust Incentive Group website (RIG)

Geodework website

Geodework website
Geodework website

Next Billion website

Next Billion website
Next Billion website