Get inspired by the talent and passion that drives Validation Cloud forward. Meet Yan, our exceptional Senior Product Designer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Q: What inspired you to join the Validation Cloud team and how do you see your role contributing to the mission of the company?
A: Validation Cloud’s mission to provide blockchain infrastructure solutions is incredibly inspiring to me as a product designer. The potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize industries and solve real-world problems is immense. The opportunity to be part of a team that is at the forefront of this transformative field of technology is what attracted me to join Validation Cloud.
As a product designer, I see my role as critical in contributing to the mission of the company. By designing intuitive and user-friendly products, I aim to enhance the adoption and user experience of Validation Cloud’s blockchain infrastructure solutions. I believe that a well-designed product not only improves the user experience but also enables users to harness the power of blockchain technology more effectively.
Furthermore, I see myself as a bridge between the technical aspects of blockchain and the end users. My role involves understanding the needs and pain points of users, translating them into design requirements, and collaborating with the development team to create innovative and impactful solutions. By ensuring a seamless user experience and visually appealing interfaces, I aim to make blockchain technology more accessible to a wider audience.
In addition, I understand the importance of staying informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and user feedback. This knowledge will allow me to continuously improve our products and align them with the evolving and changing needs of the blockchain community.
Overall, I am excited to contribute my design skills and passion for blockchain technology to Validation Cloud’s mission. By creating user-centric products that simplify the adoption and utilization of blockchain infrastructure, I hope to play a crucial role in driving the company’s success and making a positive impact in the blockchain ecosystem.
Q: What is your role at Validation Cloud, and could you share some details about your previous experience and background?
A: I’m a Senior Product Designer at Validation Cloud. I have worked as a product designer for several startups in the industries of Web3, blockchain, ChatGPT tools, e-commerce, education, architecture, AR/VR, and other emerging technologies.
Before joining Validation Cloud, I worked as a full-time product designer at RECUR, which is also a Web3 startup focused on providing a SaaS platform, RECUR Builder, for creating and managing Web3 experiences.
During my time there, I established the core design language and system for RECUR Builder. I collaborated cross-functionally to simplify complex processes, resulting in an intuitive user experience for NFT creation, pack building, and campaign scheduling. Through user research and iterative design improvements, I enhanced the platform’s usability.
Q: What are your thoughts on the potential impact of Web3 technology, and how do you think Validation Cloud can help organizations tap into its potential?
A: Web3 technology has the potential to revolutionize various industries by decentralizing systems, enhancing transparency, and empowering individuals. It enables peer-to-peer interactions, smart contracts, and decentralized applications, offering new possibilities for secure and efficient digital transactions.
Validation Cloud can play a crucial role in helping organizations tap into the potential of Web3 technology. As a blockchain infrastructure company, Validation Cloud can provide the necessary tools, services, and support for organizations to leverage Web3 solutions effectively by providing secure infrastructure, simplifying integration, ensuring compliance, fostering trust, and offering educational support.
Q: What do you think sets Validation Cloud apart from other Web3 infrastructure companies?
A: For Node and Data products, performance is the key driver, which also encourages more users to choose our products. In the case of staking, how to obtain more rewards is what sets Validation Cloud apart from all competitors. Moreover, providing the best user experience on top of that will make us the top choice for our target users.
To provide the optimal UX for unlocking the transformative power of Web3 technology, we will focus on intuitive onboarding, seamless integration, enhanced security, streamlined interfaces, transparent feedback, user control, and comprehensive education. By prioritizing these aspects, users can confidently navigate and leverage the potential of Web3, resulting in a transformative and empowering experience.
Q: Which team values resonate with you the most, and why?
A: Integrity resonates with me the most. I believe this team value encourages every team member to approach their work from a professional standpoint, explore some high-value but unmeasurable work, think critically, explore great products, and push the boundaries of what is possible, rather than just completing a task. It also fosters self-reflection, learning from mistakes, and striving for excellence.
Q: How do you plan on collaborating with other team members to deliver highly performant and customizable products in staking, node, and data-as-a-service?
A: To better collaborate as a product designer and deliver highly performant and customizable products, I would like to establish clear goals, involve stakeholders early, communicate openly, conduct collaborative design sessions, embrace iterative designs with feedback, understand each other, maintain documentation and design systems, schedule regular meetings, and maintain a user-centric approach. I believe these strategies ensure effective collaboration with team members, leading to successful product outcomes.
Q: What do you like to do outside of work? Any hobbies or interests outside of Web3?
A: Outside of work, you might catch me on exciting food adventures, gobbling up all sorts of delectable cuisines, or unleashing my inner art enthusiast as I wander through galleries and museums.
When vacation time rolls around, I absolutely adore jetting off to new and unexplored destinations, diving headfirst into the wonders of nature and vibrant cityscapes. It’s during these adventures that I get to soak up new perspectives, challenge myself to grow, let go of stress, and forge connections with incredible people from all walks of life.
About Validation Cloud
Validation Cloud is a Web3 data streaming and infrastructure company that connects organizations into Web3 through a fast, scalable, and intelligent platform. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Validation Cloud offers highly performant and customizable products in staking, node, and data-as-a-service. Learn more at Validationcloud.io | LinkedIn | X
