Introduction
A year has passed since the rebranding of Gridcoin. New icons have been made and the new logo and colors have been integrated into the current wallet design. This proposal seeks to build on these improvements and requests foundation funding for a complete client redesign by:
Madmaxpayne - https://github.com/madmaxpayne
The design and assets can be viewed as they are made at:
https://github.com/gridcoin-community/Gridcoin-Research/issues/847
Community feedback on design is also part of that thread.
Overview
We present a simplified and updated GUI and request foundation funding for its development.
We acknowledge and thank Joshoeah for their work put into the rebranding and seek to reimburse them with a portion of the funds requested in this proposal.
We acknowledge and thank mattcoxonline for their work put into building a color palette and seek to reimburse them with a portion of the funds requested in this proposal.
We propose using the design put forward by madmaxpayne as the future design for the Gridcoin core client. The majority of requested funds goes to them for completing the design, creating all associated assets, and working with devs to fine tune and implement the GUI.
Funds Requested
The amount requested is based on freelance rates for UI design.
We request $2,600 USD total.
$1,500 of these funds will be released upon delivery of the wallet redesign and all associated assets, and once signed off by the individuals mentioned in Fund Release Parameters.
$500 of these funds will be released upon implementation of the new UI in production clients, and once signed off by the individuals mentioned in Fund Release Parameters.
$600 of these funds will be released upon the acceptance of this proposal.
The GRC equivalent will be determined by the average USD/GRC price of the 30 days prior to the acceptance of this proposal.
Funds Allocation
- $2,000 USD to madmaxpayne for a new core client design and all associated assets
- $1,500 upon delivery of design and assets + sign-off
- $500 upon implementation of UI in production clients + sign-off
- $500 USD to joshoeah for past work on rebranding
- $100 USD to mattcoxonline for past work on the color palette
Fund Release Parameters
$1,500 - madmaxpayne -- design and assets
- Design for each tab completed and presented to the community on the Gridcoin-Research GitHub Repo
- Associated assets uploaded to the Gridcoin-Research GitHub Repo with MIT licensing
- Completion signed off by Ravon, ifoggz, huppdiwupp, thecharlatan, and quezacoatl.
$500 - madmaxpayne -- working with devs on testing, fixing, and implementing
- GUI implemented in production wallets
- Completion signed off by Ravon, ifoggz, huppdiwupp, thecharlatan, and quezacoatl
$500 - joshoeah -- prior work on rebranding
- This proposal is accepted
$100 - mattcoxonline -- prior work on color pallete
- This proposal is accepted.
Timeline
We expect the design to take 1-3 months to complete, though the designer reserves the right to claim the main funds so long as the design work is completed within 4 months. There is no timeline for implementation.
Rationale
As we continue to improve the user experience of Gridcoin, it has become evident that the current client has issues with both clarity and aesthetics. The proposed redesign seeks to simplify the client experience for all users, add visual cues for participant statistics and contributions, and improve the visibility of notifications and network statistics. The redesign also implements a modernized layout and presentation.
A modern and simplified UI will help Gridcoin present itself to potential participants. A clearer UX, starting with this streamlined UI, will also help reduce the number of questions asked by new users, which in turn frees time for developers and other community participants.
The Poll
The poll is a six week poll made by an author of this proposal and taking place in the Gridcoin client.
Start time: Wednesday, June 20th
End Time: Wednesday, August 1st
The validation of this proposal will require 15% or more participation of total vote-weight.
Question: Do you approve the requested release of foundation funds for the proposed client redesign?
- Yes
- No
- Abstain
- Reject Proposal