Zane Draas* is a generalist agency specializing in web3. Under the hood, we're one part innovation lab and one part consultancy firm — with the two always working in tandem. Our innovation lab focuses on deep-level research, and the building of technologies that allow for creative applications of blockchain technology. Our consultancy arm specializes in offering guidance and direction to teams and organizations, that are looking to navigate the web3 space in meaningful ways.

We are a mix of researchers, engineers, designers, fashion photographers, filmmakers, art directors, product managers, philosophers, pianists, and writers who share a passion for building impactful things.

Our core thesis is that: web3 is not a monolith, and decentralization is a spectrum. Born out of this, is a penchant for exploring unique ways that blockchain technology can be applied across society. We are a user and design-centric collective; and possess a range of expertise that are suited for both web3-native, and 'non-native' teams, communities and organizations.

1. Ethics should sit at the epicentre of all technological advancements

2. Human-computer interaction design starts with empathy

3. Communication is a gateway; therefore, simplifying complex topics becomes a moral imperative

4. Delight is a fundamental part of the human experience

Web

• React + Next.js

• Three.js

• Framer

• Webflow

• Tailwind.css

• TypeScript

• Solidity

Mobile

• Swift + SwiftUI

• Play (Experimental)

Creative + Design

• Adobe (Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro)

• Figma

• Blender

• Splice

• Cinema 4D

• Final Cut Pro

Presentations

• Tome

• Pitch

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We're interested in the following areas:

• Teams and communities looking to transition all, or part of their organization to web3 — or are interested in incorporating aspects of web3/blockchain technology into their org

• Consumer brands

• Government agencies

• DAO's

• Non-profits, NGO's

• Unions, Co-operatives, Grassroots movements

• Activist Investors

• ESG's

• Tokenization (physical assets, memberships, real estate, commodities)

• DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

• Universal Basic Income

• Identity Protocols

• Voting & Governance

• Academic Institutions

• Think Tanks, and Research Institutes

• Open source + Public benefit organizations

• Crypto-backed payment cards

• Sovereign Wealth Funds

• Family Offices