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Feature, Not Bug: The Terrible Rationale Behind Web3's Product Design | HackerNoon
Let's attempt to look through the rationale behind terrible web3 product design.
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Exactly - if you're a tech nerd (I include myself in this definition), you probably care more about the technical aspects of things and do not care too much about the aesthetics of blockchain products. But unless you're creating Web3 products exclusively for tech-fanatics like yourself, it's unlikely to go very far. In fact, scalability isn't only about the product's design from a functionality perspective, the aesthetics also affect the scalability.
Totally agree. Aesthetics are still important. I think a lot of this intentional poor product design is to signal for us, by us. The irony is that it hurts the overall Web3 movement. Great product design in and of itself is a good function. And when people have a positive experience that's clear and understandable, they are far more likely to share it with their friends and family.
Agreed, I don't think you can neglect the Web2 design principles in Web3. Like the article said, "the cart was put before the horse" - people imagined the design and built the functionality around it. The same applies with Web3, I think - except the design is already conceived, and it's silly to ignore it. Product design in itself is a good function.
They think just because it's called "Web 3.0", they could start from scratch.
Well here's a news flash: Humans will remain humans. In order to make a user-friendly design, you need to connect to something those humans already know.
Def agree with the premise of the whole article.
The vast majority of indie hacker projects are Web2 and we all know that design is important (particularly UX). Every tiny bit of friction for the user directly impacts the success of the product.
But as far as Web3 goes, I'm with the Web3 developers. Right now, I think design is pretty much the least of their worries. It's just like any early-stage product... make it a good product, then make it a pretty product.
I believe more product designers are not into it yet. Alot of the techies are into functionality