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03. Sasha Klein from Unchained: Bridging technical complexity and user experience in bitcoin
In this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil walks with Sasha Klein from Unchained to explore the world of Bitcoin front-end development and design systems. Sasha shares his journey from English major to Bitcoin engineer and his unique perspectives on building user-friendly self-custody solutions.
🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:
The evolution from traditional web development to Bitcoin products
How to balance technical requirements with user experience
The importance of consistent design systems in Bitcoin products
Building maintainable front-end architecture for complex applications
Hot takes on animation, prototyping, and design trade-offs
🔗 Subscribe for more content on Bitcoin and product design from the Studio Twentyone Show!
Connect with Sasha:
Twitter: https://x.com/sashafklein
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-klein/
Connect with Me:
Twitter: https://x.com/SahilC0
Nostr: [email protected]/sahil
Web: https://sahilc.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Studio Twentyone Show
00:21 Meeting Sasha Klein from Unchained
01:14 Sasha's Background and Harvard Years
02:54 Transition into Programming through MOOCs
04:06 Learning Ruby on Rails and Full Stack Development
05:04 Experience at Design Consultancy
08:03 Design Philosophy and Trade-offs at Unchained
11:10 The Role of Animation in Design
14:17 Domain Expertise in Bitcoin Products
16:24 Balancing Customer Needs with Bitcoin Security
20:27 UX and Visual Design Integration
23:51 Evolution of Web Design Standards
26:28 Design Systems and Component Libraries
29:01 The Role of Prototyping
32:35 AI in Development and Design
37:06 Future of Tech Jobs
39:24 Hot Takes on Design
42:05 Managing Design Trade-offs
46:47 Consistency and Code Quality
50:16 Bitcoin Design Evolution
54:19 Future of Bitcoin UX
56:13 Real-world Bitcoin Payment Challenges
57:05 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
Background image credits: Jason Marder https://jtrain.studio/
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By Sahil ChaturvediIn this episode of the Studio Twentyone Show, Sahil walks with Sasha Klein from Unchained to explore the world of Bitcoin front-end development and design systems. Sasha shares his journey from English major to Bitcoin engineer and his unique perspectives on building user-friendly self-custody solutions.
🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:
The evolution from traditional web development to Bitcoin products
How to balance technical requirements with user experience
The importance of consistent design systems in Bitcoin products
Building maintainable front-end architecture for complex applications
Hot takes on animation, prototyping, and design trade-offs
🔗 Subscribe for more content on Bitcoin and product design from the Studio Twentyone Show!
Connect with Sasha:
Twitter: https://x.com/sashafklein
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-klein/
Connect with Me:
Twitter: https://x.com/SahilC0
Nostr: [email protected]/sahil
Web: https://sahilc.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Studio Twentyone Show
00:21 Meeting Sasha Klein from Unchained
01:14 Sasha's Background and Harvard Years
02:54 Transition into Programming through MOOCs
04:06 Learning Ruby on Rails and Full Stack Development
05:04 Experience at Design Consultancy
08:03 Design Philosophy and Trade-offs at Unchained
11:10 The Role of Animation in Design
14:17 Domain Expertise in Bitcoin Products
16:24 Balancing Customer Needs with Bitcoin Security
20:27 UX and Visual Design Integration
23:51 Evolution of Web Design Standards
26:28 Design Systems and Component Libraries
29:01 The Role of Prototyping
32:35 AI in Development and Design
37:06 Future of Tech Jobs
39:24 Hot Takes on Design
42:05 Managing Design Trade-offs
46:47 Consistency and Code Quality
50:16 Bitcoin Design Evolution
54:19 Future of Bitcoin UX
56:13 Real-world Bitcoin Payment Challenges
57:05 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
Background image credits: Jason Marder https://jtrain.studio/