Love this thread! Adding the design and UX perspective, which often gets overlooked in regulatory discussions.
European Design Community in Crypto
Why European Events for Designers?
The European crypto design community has a distinct character:
- Privacy-conscious - GDPR influence on UX thinking
- Accessibility-focused - EU accessibility requirements
- Research-oriented - Strong user research culture
- Sustainability-aware - Environmental considerations in design
EthCC: The Design Gem
EthCC has quietly become one of the best events for crypto designers:
Design-Relevant Sessions:
- Wallet UX research presentations
- Onboarding flow studies
- Design systems for dApps
- Accessibility in Web3
Side Events:
- Design sprints and workshops
- Portfolio reviews
- Design tool demos (Figma plugins, etc.)
- Hiring meetups
MiCA’s Impact on UX/UI
Regulation actually creates design challenges worth discussing:
New UX Requirements Under MiCA:
- Risk disclosures - How to communicate without overwhelming
- Whitepaper summaries - Making legal docs accessible
- Fee transparency - Clear cost communication
- Complaint handling - User-friendly support flows
Design Opportunities:
- Consent flows that don’t feel hostile
- Educational content integration
- Trust-building visual language
- Accessible compliance information
My European Conference Calendar
Paris Blockchain Week:
- Understanding regulatory requirements to design for
- Meeting compliance teams to collaborate with
- Institutional design needs (different from consumer)
EthCC:
- Core design community
- Technical context for design decisions
- Hackathon participation (design tracks)
- Portfolio building opportunities
BTC Prague:
- Minimalist design philosophy
- Privacy-first UX discussions
- Self-custody wallet design
European Design Resources
For designers attending European events:
- Web3 Design community - Active Discord
- Ethereum UX guidelines - Research-backed patterns
- DeFi design patterns - Emerging standards
- WCAG compliance - EU accessibility requirements
The Cannes Factor for EthCC 2026
EthCC moving to Cannes is interesting for design:
- Palais des Festivals is a world-class venue
- Film festival energy (though different time)
- Beautiful location for inspiration
- Potentially more expensive accommodation
@regulatory_rachel to add to your comparison: EthCC is absolutely the best European event for technical AND design content. The combination of researchers and practitioners creates great discussions about how to make complex technology usable.