09. Skyler: Foundational brands for bitcoin startups, research > intuition, and more

About this episode

Skyler shares his journey from graphic design student to Bitcoin design agency founder, discussing the importance of research-driven design and branding.

In this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil walks with Skyler, founder of Finite Supply, a Bitcoin design agency. Skyler shares his journey from graphic design student to optimization specialist at companies like Walmart Labs, Kraken, and Fedi, before launching his own agency. They discuss the importance of research-driven design, the art of branding, and Skyler's philosophy of "Socratic design." 🔍 What you'll learn in this episode: Skyler's journey from graphic design school to Bitcoin design agency founder How early exposure to A/B testing shaped his scientific approach to design The philosophy of "Socratic design" and seeking truth in product development Why research and user observation matter more than designer opinions The process of creating foundational brand identities for Bitcoin companies How to develop taste and craftsmanship as a designer Building scalable brand systems for early-stage companies The future of human-computer interaction and AI delegation 🔗 Subscribe for more content on Bitcoin and product design from the Studio Twentyone Show ! Connect with Skyler: Twitter: https://x.com/skyler_fs?lang=en Website: https://finitesupply.co/…

People in this episode

Host: Sahil Chaturvedi

Guest: Skyler

Topics covered

• Bitcoin design
• branding
• research-driven design
• A/B testing
• Socratic design
• foundational brand identities
• human-computer interaction

Keywords

• Bitcoin
• design agency
• branding
• research
• A/B testing
• Socratic design
• user observation
• foundational brands
• human-computer interaction
• AI delegation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Finite Supply, Walmart Labs, Kraken, Fedi

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