Report: DAWG(Design & Art Working Group) Trial Proposal

Jup Design Labs was established to provide design solutions and support to the Jupiter DAO ecosystem. This report highlights Their achievements, challenges, and future plans.

DAWG Achievements:

1. Event Design: Successfully designed event materials for Catstanbul, including badges, lanyards, and floor plan designs.

2. Uplink Support: Provided design work for Uplink, including flyers, animated stickers, and YouTube thumbnails, resulting in increased community engagement.

3. Mascot Concepts and Merch: Created mascot concepts and merchandise for regional initiatives, such as Jup France and Jup Japan.

4. Brand Guidelines: Established brand guidelines for Working Groups, ensuring consistent design assets.

5. Website Redesign: Redesigned websites, including (link unavailable) and jup.eco, for improved clarity and engagement.

6. Design Community Building: Hosted a 4-week design boot camp, attracting over 5,000 attendees and expanding the design community.

DAWG Challenges:

1. Design Consistency: Ensuring design consistency across the Jupiverse remains a challenge.

2. Limited Resources: Limited resources and personnel hinder our ability to take on more projects.

DAWG Future Plans:

1. Develop a Cohesive Design System: Develop a standardized design workflow across the Jupiverse.

2. Dedicated Design Support: Provide dedicated design support to Working Groups, Regional Initiatives, and Grantees.

3. Expand Promotional Assets: Expand Jupiter's promotional assets, including animated stickers.

4. Host Design Workshops: Host practical design workshops to equip community members with skills.

Recommendations:

1. Increase Resources: Increase resources and personnel to support the growing demands of the Jupiverse.

2. Establish a Design Council: Establish a design council to ensure design consistency and provide guidance on design-related matters.

BUDGET 

Total Budget: $69,000 for 3 months.

Purpose: To fund the operations of a Trial Working Group at full capacity.

 - Average Compensation: $5,000 per person per month.

Budget Breakdown

- The budget is divided into three main categories, as shown in the donut chart and accompanying labels:

- Team Compensation: $60,000,This is the largest portion of the budget, covering salaries or wages for the team members.

WG (Working Group) Contributor: $6,000

- This portion likely covers additional contributors or resources specific to the working group, such as external consultants, part-time contributors, or specific project-related expenses.

- This is a smaller portion of the budget, indicating that the primary focus is on the core team’s compensation.

Total Subscription: $3,000

- This likely refers to costs for subscriptions or tools needed for the working group’s operations, such as software licenses, cloud services, or other recurring fees.

- It’s the smallest portion of the budget, suggesting that subscription costs are relatively minor compared to personnel expenses.

With all this - Hope it pass 💥 YOU CAN VIEW THE FULL PROPOSAL HERE