Last updated 10 months ago
Cardano projects often lack the user-friendly interfaces, cohesive branding, and strategic marketing needed to compete effectively in the blockchain ecosystem.
This is the total amount allocated to Make Cardano look great: Design as a Service Web3 Agency for Projects.
We will establish a web3 agency to offer design-as-a-service for UI/UX design, development, branding, and marketing. This will help projects achieve a strong visual identity and improve onboarding.
No dependencies.
The project cannot be open-source by definition, as it's a service
Our agency will address Cardano projects' design, branding, and marketing challenges by providing these services:
The agency will positively impact the Cardano ecosystem by enabling projects to deliver high-quality designs, branding, and marketing strategies. Expected outcomes include:
Measuring Impact:
Team Expertise:
Initial Platform Design (1-2 months):
Goal: Create the agency's platform design, including wireframes, branding, and visual guidelines.
Deliverables:
Platform Development (1-2 months):
Goal: Develop and launch the agency's website, showcasing services and previous work.
Deliverables:
Service Launch (3 months from the start):
Goal: Begin delivering services to Cardano projects, focusing on UI/UX design, branding, and marketing.
Deliverables:
Runway for 12 Months:
Goal: Sustain agency operations, legal compliance, and marketing efforts while scaling client onboarding.
Deliverables:
Final Milestone - Project Close-out Report and Video:
Goal: Summarize the agency's impact on the Cardano community through a detailed report and video.
Deliverables:
Nikita Melentjevs: Project Lead, overseeing agency operations, client relationships, and strategic direction. He brings extensive experience in project management and business development, ensuring smooth coordination among various teams.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-melentjevs/
Igors Koneckis: Senior UI/UX Designer leads the design team in creating functional, user-centric designs. His expertise lies in developing intuitive user interfaces that cater to clients' requirements and improve user experience.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/igor-konecky/
Nikita Zadvornijs: Designer with seven years of production application experience, contributing to the agency with his deep understanding of modern design trends and technical knowledge. He specializes in creating visually appealing yet efficient designs.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-zadvornijs/
Additional Members: A partner development agency will provide technical and marketing expertise, ensuring seamless implementation of web development projects and marketing strategies. They will complement the team's skills with their development, branding, and outreach proficiency.
Recruitment Plans:
The team may recruit additional members as required to expand capacity. Future recruits should have marketing, content strategy, or front-end development skills and contribute to marketing campaigns, social media engagement, or technical implementation.
The agency will ensure that all new hires are fully briefed on project goals and align with the team's vision.
Budget & Costs
Total Budget: 295,000 ADA
Platform Design & Development: 60,000 ADA
Marketing & Branding: 80,000 ADA
Runway for 12 Months: 140,000 ADA
Project Close-out Report & Video: 5,000 ADA
Contingency Fund: 10,000 ADA
The total cost of 295,00 ADA is a worthwhile investment in the Cardano ecosystem, as great branding and design will make projects more appealing and recognizable. Professional-looking products foster confidence and trust, drawing more people into the ecosystem. By offering comprehensive services like UI/UX design, development, and branding, the agency will help projects create polished, cohesive products that can compete visually with other ecosystems. This will lead to a unified identity across the Cardano community, strengthening its brand and attracting more users. Sustaining the agency for 12 months will allow projects to consistently access quality services, helping Cardano projects shine and ultimately build a more robust, recognizable ecosystem.