The main purpose of the platform would be to get clients and creators to push the boundaries of communication together, through daring projects.
The platform, however designed, could not work without a streamlined job searching experience. I would have to learn what makes a XR job listing great.
Part of what draws people to marketplaces is the security they bring in contracts and payments. The system would have to be flexible, but profitable.
I believe there is a link between the pertinence of a listing and the quality of the experience one feels when creating it. I was to be proven right.
Creators
Competitors
I need to know what the ROI will be as this is a new way for me to communicate.
I work or own an agency, and know what skills I need to hire. I have my own specific payment processes.
I want to work on the best possible projects. I need to know my client is serious and committed.
Clients differed in their knowledge of the technology. We created a route for each, one containing a lot more handholding, the second based on the assumption they would know what to look for.
We did not jump straight into testing. Participants would be asked questions first, and put in context if necessary to ensure their reactions and thoughts would be as genuine and authentic as possible.
In some instances, I was able to interview the same participant at the point of research and problem framing, then show them possible routes days later. This proved very valuable with gauging the pertinence of a solution.
The placement of each section on the page was determined by the value it holds to creators looking for potential new projects.
I added a moodboard feature as it helped clients and creators frame the project vision faster by looking at existing related work.
This page meets the expectations of both parties by allowing creators to showcase and promote themselves, while also enabling the creation of detailed project segments. Clients, in turn, receive a succinct and personalised breakdown of the offer.
I designed milestones to include the name, pricing, delivery date, and a personal description, providing creators with comprehensive tools for work organisation and invoicing planning.
Clients can choose to accept, reject, or request edits to a received quote. The project becomes official upon funding the first milestone, ensuring protection for both parties as the funds are held in escrow by the marketplace.
Communication is pivotal in fostering successful business relationships. I crafted messaging to resemble a familiar chat experience, accessible seamlessly from anywhere and at any time.
The output of a Blend-induced cooperation is likely to be visual, and could take many formats. The file sharing feature is designed to provide clear information about file names, download status, and format types.
I incorporated a profile feature into the messaging experience as it facilitated conversations by enabling clients to find answers to their initial questions in the profiles of their interlocutors.
