Hosted on the Internet Computer (IC) and integrated with Bitcoin/Lightning, Colabonate empowers communities to transition from merely using digital platforms to collectively owning, co-creating, and self-governing their digital futures. Based in Lübeck, the journey begins with a passion for innovative design and the dream of creating a more beautiful world, together.
Every idea starts with a need.
From a simple idea to a socio-technical platform
The initial thoughts and ideas were very strongly linked to sovereignty and the right to self-determination from the very beginning.
About
Colabonate is a next-generation socio-technical framework designed to bridge the trust gap in the digital economy by fusing autonomous governance, sovereign digital identity, and direct on-chain computation.
General
In the following image shows some Figma prototypes as a rendered scene.
The system’s purpose (WHY), its architecture (WHAT), its practical application (HOW), and its long-term vision (WHAT FOR) is articulated in the 4MAT framework paper as a concept.
The Idea and first steps
For many years now, I have been using my free time to think about a solution to the problem of digital interaction possibilities with regard to relevant use cases, and in doing so, I have explored many avenues of discovery to develop my design iterations and interactive Figma prototypes.
Key Outcomes:
- User-Centered Design
- Effective Information Architecture
- Comprehensive User Flows
- Low-Fidelity Wireframes
- Enhanced Usability
- Solid Foundation for Next Steps
In the following image you will see the links between the individual states of the application and ways to follow user flows to achieve specific advantages.
Here is a link to the portfolio website and to the presentation of the first iterations as rendered scenes.
First Draft Date: 12.20.2019
Some excerpts from the journey leading up to the current iteration of prototype number 11.
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Summary & Vision
As the UX/UI Designer
for the blockchain-based e-commerce platform „Colabonate,“ the project aimed to develop a user-friendly and secure app that facilitates the buying and selling of everyday products from regional vendors. The outcome of the initial phase, focusing on the first iteration of low-fidelity prototyping, yielded several key achievements and insights.
The first iteration of the low-fidelity prototyping for „Colabonate“ successfully laid the groundwork for a secure, transparent, and user-friendly e-commerce platform. By focusing on user needs and iterative testing, we ensured that the design aligns with our goals of supporting local vendors and providing an efficient shopping experience. Moving forward, the insights gained from this phase will guide the development of high-fidelity App development.
