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Maturing in the Web3: Rebranding of SQD

Website

SQD

Timeline

May 2024 - Ongoing

Type

Typography, Logotype, Brandbook, Web design

Country

United States

Industry

web3

SQD, formerly Subsquid, underwent a rebranding to reflect their growth and maturing alongside the web3 industry. Their unassuming visual identity was replaced with a synthetic logo and color scheme, signifying a shift towards reliability and trust. Inspired by the ocean's vastness, the new brand identity emphasizes SQD's ability to provide easy access to complex on-chain and off-chain data, making them a strong contender for enterprise clients in the evolving world of decentralized infrastructure.

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Project in numbers

3
Discovery sessions
11
groups of needs
23
competitors analyzed

Blockchain Data Access for the Enterprise Era

DCLEX is a revolutionary blockchain-based stock exchange, where users settle trades with USDC. Then, they can withdraw their stocks to hold them in their Ethereum account. The platform focuses on transaction safety and lets you hold securities in self-custody. The democratization of stock trading lies at the heart of the platform as DCLEX presents a community-driven approach. Its users make decisions about the product's future together.

Our team started with a series of product discovery workshops. The aim was to establish the mission and vision of the product, develop the business idea, create a unique value proposition, and design a complete service blueprint. At the same time, the development team was conducting research on blockchain and the stock market.

The 10Clouds' design team worked independently, focusing on branding, UX, and UI of the web app and the product’s landing page.

The final deliverables included a service blueprint, a market research report, a blueprint for future marketing efforts, a simple design system, a landing page, a responsive web app, full branding along with a brand guide, and main 3D visuals.

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The Process

01

Product Discovery

Our work began with workshops to solidify DCLEX's mission and vision. The 10Clouds team developed a viable business concept by analyzing market trends and identifying unique opportunities within traditional and decentralized finance. Finally, we created a comprehensive service blueprint and mapped out the user journeys and backend processes to ensure a seamless service experience. This phase was crucial in ensuring that the project was built on a solid understanding of market needs and the platform's potential impact. The work included a series of future user interviews, 2 rounds of customer workshops, netnography, and comprehensive market research.
02

Strategic MVP Design & Development

The second phase of the DCLEX project focused on developing an MVP strategy, informed by insights gathered during the Product Discovery phase. This stage was crucial for translating the established mission, vision, and unique value propositions into tangible design and development work. We collaborated to refine the scope of design and development tasks, ensuring that the MVP would effectively validate the product’s concept while addressing the needs of its potential users. The result was a clear roadmap for creating a user-centric platform that leverages blockchain technology to offer a secure and transparent trading experience.
03

Platform Design

The final phase brought the project from strategic planning and MVP stages to full realization. It involved implementing the design system, UI designs, and the development of the front-end and back-end functionalities using technologies such as ReactJS and Python. The project's infrastructure was supported on AWS, ensuring robust and scalable cloud services. This phase culminated in the delivery of a comprehensive suite of assets including the branding, main visuals, basic brand guide, 3D illustrations, UI, design system, landing page, and a responsive web application.

Deliverables

Branding and initial wireframes

Our team crafted a distinctive brand identity for DCLEX, including a logo, a main visual, and a basic brand guide. We also created 3D illustrations and initial wireframes, laying the visual and structural groundwork for the web application and the landing page.

Web application and a landing page

Our efforts resulted in the development of the web application and a landing page, utilizing ReactJS for the front end and Python for the back end. Supported by AWS infrastructure and integrating blockchain technology, we delivered a secure, scalable, and engaging platform for stock trading.

Design system and UI

We developed a cohesive design system that established a consistent visual language across the platform, incorporating art direction and motion design. This system guided the creation of a user-friendly and visually appealing user interface.

Business impact

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