diff --git a/sig-design/meetings/019-2024-07-17.md b/sig-design/meetings/019-2024-07-17.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..575250a5 --- /dev/null +++ b/sig-design/meetings/019-2024-07-17.md @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +# Akash Network - Design Special Interest Group (SIG) - Meeting #19 + +## Agenda +- Introduction and agenda overview by Denis Lelic +- Presentation by Robert Del Rey on swag design ideas +- Discussion on Zealy platform and designer community engagement +- Presentation by Tyler Wright on YouTube strategy + +## Meeting details +- Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 +- Time: 08:00 AM PT (Pacific Time) +- Recording: Coming Soon +- [Transcript](#transcript) + +## Participants +- B S +- Denis Lelic +- Jigar Patel +- Robert Del Rey +- Tyler Wright + +## Meeting Notes +#### Introduction and Agenda Overview +- Monthly SIG design meetings cover design-related topics and marketing initiatives. +- Focus on event-related design elements such as booth and swag design. +- Plan to update and gather ideas for swag items and explore new marketing strategies. + +#### Swag Ideas Presentation +- **Robert Del Rey** shared a dashboard for Zealy, a platform for community builders to engage with members through customizable missions. +- Introduced the "Akash Designer" mission to create unique designs for Akash community swag. +- Discussed guidelines and requirements for the mission, including proper licensing for stock images. +- Sought feedback on structuring the mission and incorporating community feedback. + +#### Zealy Platform and Designer Community Engagement +- Consideration of designer community engagement through Zealy to create new swag designs. +- **Denis Lelic** expressed the importance of ensuring proper licensing for any stock images used. +- **Tyler Wright** suggested reaching out to design communities and tracking the performance of the Zealy mission over a few months to evaluate its effectiveness. +- Agreement to provide examples of mock-ups to maintain consistency in design submissions. + +#### YouTube Strategy Presentation +- **Tyler Wright** emphasized the need to improve Akash Network's YouTube presence, which currently has 3.6K followers. +- Proposed a two-phase approach for YouTube improvement: + - **Phase 1:** General cleanup of the YouTube channel, improving descriptions with calls to action, and creating playlists. + - **Phase 2:** Regular updates and content management, leveraging community support. +- Suggested forming a working group to handle the YouTube overhaul. +- Discussed setting goals for the YouTube channel, such as increasing subscribers and producing YouTube Shorts from existing videos. +- Highlighted the importance of collaborating with content writers and leveraging past branding elements. + +#### Wrap-Up and Next Steps +- Continued discussions on both swag and YouTube improvement items will take place on Discord. +- Upcoming website meetings next week to discuss product design and other issues. +- Encouraged attendees to join future meetings and contribute to ongoing initiatives. + +## Action Items + +1. **Robert Del Rey:** + - Finalize the "Akash Designer" mission on Zealy, incorporating feedback from the meeting. + - Ensure proper guidelines and disclaimers are included for design submissions. + - Coordinate with Denis Lelic on Discord to complete the mission setup. + - Lead the reorganization efforts for the Akash Network YouTube channel based on the working group's decisions. + +2. **Denis Lelic:** + - Assist Robert Del Rey with the implementation of the "Akash Designer" mission. + - Provide examples of mock-ups and ensure consistency in design submissions. + - Coordinate with Tyler Wright to establish a working group for the YouTube channel overhaul. + - Revisit past documents and branding elements with Joe to identify useful content for the YouTube channel. + +3. **Tyler Wright:** + - Track the performance of the Zealy mission over a few months to evaluate its effectiveness. + - Organize and participate in the working group sessions for the YouTube channel overhaul. + - Set up a dedicated YouTube working group channel on Discord. + - Schedule weekly sync meetings for the next three weeks to ideate and plan YouTube strategies. + - Invite Joe to participate in the working group sessions and leverage his previous work on YouTube content. + +## Transcript