CatchMint

Rethinking NFT discovery with transparent, real-time insight and meaningful context.

Project Type

Project Type

Individual

Individual

Role

Role

UX UI Designer

UX UI Designer

Timeline

Timeline

12 Weeks

12 Weeks

Deliverables

Deliverables

Web App

Web App

Tools

Tools

Figma

Figma

Project Type

Individual

Role

UX UI Designer

Timeline

12 Weeks

Deliverables

Web App

Tools

Figma

INTRODUCTION

About

CatchMint is a comprehensive, centralized platform designed specifically for NFT traders, solving major industry challenges by combining real-time NFT discovery, secure minting, and community interactions into one streamlined interface.

Problem: Current NFT Platform Challenges

NFT traders commonly navigate multiple platforms like OpenSea for trading, Twitter for updates, Etherscan for verification resulting in:

Fragmented Mint Discovery

Information scattered across numerous platforms.

High Scam Risks

Frequent encounters with fraudulent NFTs.

Inconsistent Experience

Disconnected processes complicating user interactions.

Solution: The CatchMint Advantage

CatchMint integrates essential functionalities to enhance user experience:

Mint Overview Dashboard

Real-time event tracking.

Live Data Aggregation

Unified data from Twitter, OpenSea, and Etherscan.

Smart Contract Verification

Immediate visibility of verified mints.

Transparent Gas Fees

Clear, upfront Ethereum transaction costs.

User-Driven Security

Community-powered scam flagging.

Community Threads

Integrated discussions for insights and community engagement.

Impact: Beta Launch Highlights

CatchMint’s beta launch delivered significant results with 14 days:

7,800

7,800

7,800

Users joined after launch

Users joined after launch

2,200

2,200

2,200

Daily active users

Daily active users

41%

41%

41%

Retention rate

Retention rate

$3.02M

$3.02M

$3.02M

Spent on minting

Spent on minting

320,000

320,000

320,000

NFTs minted

NFTs minted

200

200

200

Partnership requests

Partnership requests

Design Brief

How might we centralize NFT discovery and create a secure, engaging environment for users to mint, purchase, and share NFTs on CatchMint?

Goals

Centralize Mint Discovery

Create a platform to discover, monitor, and track live NFT mint events in real time

Increase Transparency

Provide clear gas estimates and verified mint data for informed decisions.

Community Empowerment

Enable secure sharing, discussion, and engagement among NFT traders.

RESEARCH

Process

Observation Study

We observed traders on various platforms to understand their behavior and identify frustrations during the minting process.

Surveys

We surveyed 50 NFT traders to validate our assumptions and gather direct feedback from Traders.

User Research Insights

60%

60%

Want an easier way to track live NFT mints without using multiple platforms.

Want an easier way to track live NFT mints without using multiple platforms.

70%

70%

Worry about scams and security risks when minting or purchasing NFTs.

Worry about scams and security risks when minting or purchasing NFTs.

80%

80%

Want to share and discuss NFTs with a community of other traders.

Want to share and discuss NFTs with a community of other traders.

Persona

I crafted this persona to root every design decision in real user research, ensuring our solutions aligned with the specific goals, challenges, and behaviors of our target audience.

User Journey Map

I developed a customer journey map to align stakeholders around the user experience and surface key pain points in the current NFT discovery, buying, and sharing process to root every design decision in real user research, ensuring our solutions aligned with the specific goals, challenges, and behaviors of our target audience.

DESIGN

Aggregated Dashboard

We centralized all live mint activity into one real-time dashboard, eliminating the need to jump between OpenSea, Twitter, and Etherscan. Filters for mint status, time, and verification help users discover quality drops faster and with more confidence.

Minting an NFT

Minting interface simplifies what used to be a risky process. With gas fee estimates, quantity control, and contract visibility built in, users can mint NFTs directly without uncertainty or external wallet tools.

Groups Insights

By letting users follow trusted groups and view their minting activity, we turned social signals into trading guidance. Group insights and discussions offer validation and reduce decision anxiety.

Dashboard Customisation

We gave users control over how they see and interact with the platform. Whether they want light or dark mode, dense data or minimal views, CatchMint adapts to their unique workflow and comfort.

Future Scope

As CatchMint evolves, the focus will shift to:

  1. Mobile adaptation for on-the-go minting.

  1. Deep integration with Discord and X for mint alerts.

  1. Tools for creators to launch and manage NFT drops directly from CatchMint.