Proof-of-Skill Protocol
Product Design Skills
Product Design Skills
The biggest challenge in skill-based hiring is defining precise skills and skill levels. We've collaborated with UI/UX design experts aka Skill Validators to create an exact, trusted framework that allows you to shortlist candidates based on what they can actually create, not just their theoretical knowledge. Here's how we define skills, skill groups, skill sets & skill levels at Proof-of-Skill protocol.
The biggest challenge in skill-based hiring is defining precise skills and skill levels. We've collaborated with UI/UX design experts aka Skill Validators to create an exact, trusted framework that allows you to shortlist candidates based on what they can actually create, not just their theoretical knowledge. Here's how we define skills, skill groups, skill sets & skill levels at Proof-of-Skill protocol.
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Skills
Skill is the ability to learn, understand, and apply techniques or knowledge to perform tasks successfully and efficiently.
e.g. The skill `Gathering User Feedback` means the ability of someone to learn, understand and apply techniques to gather rich insights from users.
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Skill Levels
Skill levels measure how good someone is at a skill in a clear, specific, and observable way, allowing fair and consistent evaluations.
At Proof-of-Skill Protocol, we have 5 levels: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Proficient, and Expert.
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Skill Sets
A collection of related skills that are often required to perform a particular job or task that enable an individual to effectively carry out specific responsibilities. A Skill Set has many Skills.
e.g. the `Usability Testing & Feedback` skill set will include the skills of `Importance of User Feedback`, `Understanding Usability` `Testing`, `Gathering User Feedback` & `Conducting Usability Tests`
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Skill Groups
Skill groups are broader categories that organize similar skills based on their nature or application. A Skill Group has many Skill Sets and by extension many Skills.
e.g. the UX Design Skill Group will include the Skill Sets - Empathy Mapping, Feedback, Methodology and Incorporation, Hueristic Evaluation, Usability Testing & Feedback, User Personas, User Research and Survey Design
Fundamental Design Skills
Fundamental Design
Skills
User Personas
User Personas
Creating personas based on research and insights.
Information Architecture and User Flows
Sitemaps
Clear and organized site maps for user navigation.
User Flows
Well-defined user journeys with clear points.
Interaction Design
Micro Interactions
Clear and effective user actions in micro-interactions.
Responsive Interactions
Responsive micro-interactions adapting to various contexts.
Wireframing and Prototyping
Wireframing
Clear, well-organized wireframes for usability testing.
Prototyping
Functional prototypes for user testing.
UI Design Skills
UI Design Skills
Design Principles
Branding
Developing visuals that reflect brand identity and values.
Color Theory
Creating visually harmonious and emotionally resonant palettes.
Design Software & Tools
Figma
Using Figma's features for professional design.
Visual Communication
Typography
Strategic font use to enhance design.
Iconography
Selecting clear and appropriate icons.
UX Design Skills
Empathy Mapping
Optimizing Touchpoints
Systematic analysis for consistent, positive experience.
User Pain Points
Using empathy maps for actionable solutions.
Feedback Methodology and Incorporation
User Research
Identifying and utilizing key user needs.
Questioning Skills
Techniques to uncover user needs and pain points.
Heuristic Evaluation
Heuristics
Identifying usability problems through heuristics.
Usability Testing & Feedback
User Feedback
Techniques to gather rich insights.
Usability Testing
Effective testing for valuable insights.
User Research and Survey Design
Market Research
Comprehensive analysis for insights and decisions.
Effective Questions
Writing clear and unbiased questions.
Survey Design
Well-structured surveys for reliable data.
SKILLS
Skill is the ability to learn, understand, and apply techniques or knowledge to perform tasks successfully and efficiently.
e.g. The skill `Gathering User Feedback` means the ability of someone to learn, understand and apply techniques to gather rich insights from users.
SKILL LEVELS
Skill levels measure how good someone is at a skill in a clear, specific, and observable way, allowing fair and consistent evaluations.
At Proof-of-Skill Protocol, we have 5 levels: Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Proficient, and Expert.
SKILL SETS
A collection of related skills that are often required to perform a particular job or task that enable an individual to effectively carry out specific responsibilities. A Skill Set has many Skills.
e.g. the `Usability Testing & Feedback` skill set will include the skills of `Importance of User Feedback`, `Understanding Usability` `Testing`, `Gathering User Feedback` & `Conducting Usability Tests`
SKILL GROUPS
Skill groups are broader categories that organize similar skills based on their nature or application. A Skill Group has many Skill Sets and by extension many Skills.
e.g. the UX Design Skill Group will include the Skill Sets - Empathy Mapping, Feedback, Methodology and Incorporation, Hueristic Evaluation, Usability Testing & Feedback, User Personas, User Research and Survey Design
Information Architecture
and User Flows
User Flows
Well-defined user journeys with clear points.
Sitemaps
Clear and organized site maps for user navigation.
Interaction Design
Micro Interactions
Clear and effective user actions in micro-interactions.
Responsive Interactions
Responsive micro-interactions adapting to various contexts.
Wireframing
and Prototyping
Wireframing
Clear, well-organized wireframes for usability testing.
Prototyping
Functional prototypes for user testing.
Design Principles
Branding
Developing visuals that reflect brand identity and values.
Color Theory
Creating visually harmonious and emotionally resonant palettes.
Design Software & Tools
Figma
Using Figma's features for professional design.
Visual Communication
Typography
Strategic font use to enhance design.
Iconography
Functional prototypes for user testing.
Empathy Mapping
Optimizing Touchpoints
Systematic analysis for consistent, positive experience.
User Pain Points
Using empathy maps for actionable solutions.
Feedback Methodology and Incorporation
User Research
Identifying and utilizing key user needs.
Questioning Skills
Techniques to uncover user needs and pain points.
Heuristic Evaluation
Heuristics
Identifying usability problems through heuristics.
Usability Testing & Feedback
User Feedback
Techniques to gather rich insights.
Usability Testing
Effective testing for valuable insights.
User Personas
User Personas
Creating personas based on research and insights.
User Research and Survey Design
Market Research
Comprehensive analysis for insights and decisions.
Effective Questions
Writing clear and unbiased questions.
Survey Design
Well-structured surveys for reliable data.
UX Design Skills
Fundamental Design Skills
Fundamental Design Skills
People Skills
Persuasive Communication
Finding Customer Needs
How well someone figures out what a customer wants or needs.
Presenting Benefits
How well someone explains how what they're selling will help the customer.
Closing the Sale
How well someone asks the customer to buy or agree to the next step.
Objection Handling
Handling Objections
How well someone listens to and answers customer concerns.
Negotiating
How flexible someone is when the customer wants something different.
Resolving Objections
How well someone makes sure the customer is happy with the answers to their concerns.
Speaking Fluency & Clarity
Speaking Clearly
How easy it is to understand what someone is saying.
Using the Right Tone
How well someone's voice shows what they mean and how they feel.
Speaking Confidently
How sure and calm someone sounds when they talk.
Active Listening & Response
Listening Attentively
How well someone focuses and catches what the speaker is saying.
Showing Value
How well someone shows they understand and care about what’s being said.
Asking Good Questions
How well someone asks questions to get more information.
Closing the Sale
How well someone asks the customer to buy or agree to the next step.
Resolving Objections
How well someone makes sure the customer is happy with the answers to their concerns.
Speaking Confidently
How sure and calm someone sounds when they talk.
Asking Good Questions
How well someone asks questions to get more information.
People Skills
Persuasive Communication
Finding Customer Needs
How well someone figures out what a customer wants or needs.
Presenting Benefits
How well someone explains how what they're selling will help the customer.
Closing the Sale
How well someone asks the customer to buy or agree to the next step.
Objection Handling
Handling Objections
How well someone listens to and answers customer concerns.
Negotiating
How flexible someone is when the customer wants something different.
Resolving Objections
How well someone makes sure the customer is happy with the answers to their concerns.
Clear and effective verbal communication
Speaking Clearly
How easy it is to understand what someone is saying.
Using the Right Tone
How well someone's voice shows what they mean and how they feel.
Speaking Confidently
How sure and calm someone sounds when they talk.
Active Listening & Response
Listening Attentively
How well someone focuses and catches what the speaker is saying.
Showing Value
How well someone shows they understand and care about what’s being said.
Asking Good Questions
How well someone asks questions to get more information.