3 April 2025

Top Services to Expect From a Web3 Design Agency

Top Services to Expect From a Web3 Design Agency

Hiring a Web3 design agency isn’t just about getting pretty screens.

In this space, design is strategy. It’s trust. It’s onboarding. It’s risk management. And the right agency brings a mix of product thinking, technical understanding, and clean execution.

If you’re evaluating Web3 design partners, here are the core services you should expect—especially if you want to build a product people actually use.

1. Product UX Strategy

A good Web3 agency won’t just design interfaces—they’ll help shape the product.

Expect:

  • User journey mapping (wallet connect → action → confirmation)

  • Friction + risk audits

  • MVP planning and roadmap input

  • Onboarding flows for both crypto-native and non-crypto users

✅ This should happen before any visuals are created.

2. Wallet UX & Signature Flows

Wallet interactions are the most important part of crypto UX—and the easiest to mess up.

The right agency will:

  • Design for MetaMask, WalletConnect, Coinbase, and more

  • Pre-empt what users will see in wallet modals

  • Simplify approvals, signing, and gas explanations

  • Design clear loading + error states post-signature

✅ If an agency can't confidently explain wallet behavior, move on.

3. Multi-Chain & Cross-Wallet Design Systems

Web3 isn’t single-chain anymore.

You need:

  • Interfaces that auto-detect networks

  • Designs that abstract bridging and chain-switching

  • Systems that work across wallets and platforms

  • Scalable components for future chains, features, or UI modes

✅ This is where a real design system becomes non-negotiable.

4. DeFi UX & Token Interaction Design

For products involving staking, swapping, LP, governance, or yield:

  • Expect clear transaction previews and risk alerts

  • Visualized APRs, timelines, lockups, and rewards

  • Modular dashboard elements for real-time token data

  • UX writing that explains terms like slippage, gas, or impermanent loss

✅ The best agencies make complex token mechanics feel simple.

5. UI Design for Web3 Products

Of course, aesthetics matter too.

Top agencies will deliver:

  • Clean, consistent UI

  • Mobile-ready designs (especially wallet-first UX)

  • Dark mode by default

  • Responsive components across viewports and devices

✅ Bonus: Look for agencies that do both branding and product UI to keep things cohesive.

6. UX Writing & Microcopy

Web3 is scary for many users. Clear copy builds trust.

Great agencies will:

  • Rewrite technical actions in human-first language

  • Explain what “signing” and “approving” mean

  • Reduce cognitive load at every step

  • Use microcopy to make the product feel friendly, not fragile

7. Dev Collaboration & Handoff Support

Design isn't done until it’s shipped.

Expect:

  • Figma components and tokenized design systems

  • Annotations, specs, and interaction states

  • Ongoing support during dev implementation

  • QA support and design reviews post-handoff

✅ If they’re not talking to devs, it’s not real product design.

TL;DR

The best Web3 design agencies offer:

  • UX strategy tailored for crypto use cases

  • Wallet, chain, and token interaction design

  • Design systems for scale and complexity

  • Clear UX writing for trust and clarity

  • UI polish and dev-ready handoff

At Halaska, we deliver all of the above—and more. Whether you’re building a wallet, launching a DeFi product, or designing a next-gen DAO, we bring deep Web3 experience to every screen.

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(ex-Google)

experts

20 years
experience

top designers

Top-Level
Designers

UX

Fast execution with
expert-level quality

completed

Led by Chris Halaska
(ex-Google)

experts

20 years
experience

top designers

Top-Level
Designers

UX

Fast execution with
expert-level quality