05. Mia White: Designing bitcoin products as a freelancer
Show Notes
In this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil walks with Mia White to explore her journey from marketing to Bitcoin design and her experiences as an independent designer working with various Bitcoin companies.
🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:
Transitioning from marketing to product design
- Working with early-stage Bitcoin companies
- The challenges of explaining Bitcoin concepts through UI
- Being a "cowboy designer" in the Bitcoin space
- Balancing freelance work with personal life
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Connect with Mia:
Twitter:https://x.com/mia_white21
Connect with Me:
Twitter:https://x.com/SahilC0
Nostr:[email protected]/sahil
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Studio Twentyone Show
00:30 Meeting Mia White
01:14 Mia's Background in Business and Marketing
02:57 Transition to Design During COVID
04:31 Online Design Education
06:20 Starting as a Freelancer in Bitcoin
08:05 Working with Engineering-Heavy Startups
10:34 Managing Design Process with Multiple Stakeholders
13:40 Using Secondary Research to Convince Teams
15:32 Freelance versus Full-Time Considerations
19:30 Challenges in Bitcoin Startups
20:46 Bitcoin Education and UX Challenges
23:35 Designing for Technical Constraints in El Salvador
24:47 Copywriting and Website Design
27:36 Using AI Tools in Design
29:14 The Future of Designers with AI
31:35 Being a "Cowboy Designer"
33:17 Learning New Skills On-the-Go
34:51 Hot Takes on Bitcoin Companies
37:13 The Education Problem in Bitcoin Products
39:28 Staying Updated on Design Trends
40:57 Future of Bitcoin Design
44:30 Personal Growth and Balance
45:21 Closing Thoughts
Background image credits: Jason Marder https://jtrain.studio/
