Selected Work

Below is a limited set of work samples. For more information on any of these projects contact me at Ryan@simplesubtext.com

Paloma Pay Inc.  - 2020-2023

Paloma Pay is a cryptocurrency payment platform designed specifically for the US Legal Cannabis Industry. 

My principal interest in the project was in the unique opportunity to onboard and acquire first-time crypto user customers from a 30 Billion dollar market that is by and large cash-only (due to federal banking laws).

Role

Results

I Co-founded, headed product design and was responsible for all designs from the initial proof of concept through the MVP that we piloted in stores. The MVP product was designed to be compliant, informed by customer and dispensary staff feedback, and offer the cryptocurrency customers have, or most likely to acquire -- in a necessarily non-custodial design that appealed to dispensaries that are cautious of taking on another perceived risk. 

It was exciting to to reach customers and validate real-life demand for crypto payments from both customers and stores and to learn more about the first time crypto user's on-boarding and payment experience.

palomapayinc.com

Blockchain Advocacy Coalition - 2020-2022

Blockchain Advocacy Coalition is a non-profit trade organization formed to advance blockchain policy.

*Seeing firsthand the challenges businesses faced by the requirement that they pay their state taxes in cash was the direct inspiration for the founding of Paloma Pay. 


Role

Results

As the initial designer for Blockchain Advocacy Coalition, I created effective designs and professional visuals that engaged important stakeholders, assisted in attracting members and conveyed essential information for California legislative decisionmakers. 

It was a  rewarding opportunity to educate and communicate the advantages and challenges of blockchain technology to a legislative demographic that were widely uninformed on the subject.



www.blockadvocacy.org


Bridgit.io - 2017

Bridgit is a web3 DAO that inspires to be the next generation search and social platform.

Role

Results

I worked as a UX researcher with a talented  team to create a mobile prototype for the alpha bridgit desktop client. The concept proved a bit abstract and a lot of time was devoted to UX research and user-testing.  A successful demo was presented to and well-received by founding stakeholders of the company.

www.Bridgit.io


For more information on any of these projects feel free to reach out at Ryan@simplesubtext.com