EOSIO Explorer is a blockchain developer tool designed to help developers explore blocks within local development nodes, manage development accounts and keys, generate and test transactions, and deploy smart contracts. The product aimed to make development on the EOSIO codebase faster and more accessible by bringing inspection and interaction tools into a single, unified interface.
Client
Role
Product Design Visual Design Art Direction UX Research
Industries
Blockchain
Date
2019
Role & Team
I worked as the senior UX/UI Designer on this project, responsible for information architecture, interaction, and visual design, as well as prototyping and usability testing. I collaborated closely with a Business Analyst at Block.one throughout the design process.
Business Context
EOSIO Explorer unified fragmented blockchain development workflows into a single tool, reducing development time and improving accessibility for EOSIO developers.
Target Users
The primary users of EOSIO Explorer are blockchain developers, including smart contract developers and front-end developers building applications on the EOSIO platform.
Design Approach & Outcomes
The design approach for EOSIO Explorer focused on simplifying complex blockchain workflows into a clear, developer-friendly experience. Based on competitive research and common development tasks, the information architecture was organized around inspection and interaction modes, allowing developers to easily move between viewing blockchain data and testing smart contracts. The interface prioritized clarity, hierarchy, and usability to support both experienced and new EOSIO developers.
Through early prototyping and usability validation, core workflows such as account management, contract deployment, and transaction testing were streamlined for efficiency and accuracy. As a result, EOSIO Explorer was well received by the developer community, helping reduce friction in testing and debugging while making EOSIO development more accessible.
Project Learnings
This project reinforced the importance of designing for developer efficiency and accuracy rather than visual polish alone. It highlighted how strong information architecture and interaction design can significantly improve the usability of complex technical products, especially when serving users with varying levels of expertise.