zvpply
designing products for ai & web3
online since 1997
About
I'm a deeply relational and collaborative designer and founder with over 26 years of experience in brand, product design, and creative direction. As a polymath, I have always been curious about new technologies and methodologies. I currently leverage Web3 and AI technologies to help businesses and design teams work efficiently and to create work that lasts.
My approach is human‑centric, systematic, and practical. The result is work that connects with your audience and empowers them to move.
I have directed and produced successful campaigns for enterprises, small businesses, and artists alike. I have been just as comfortable in a room of executives at Indeed, Wistia, and HCA Healthcare as well as in a room with Academy Award and Grammy‑nominated musicians and artists. VSCO once referred to me as a "renaissance man in the creative realm," but these days I prefer helping others become the best versions of themselves. When I am not at work, you will find me being a husband, a father of boys, a music producer, and a sojourner who values collaboration, authenticity, and curiosity.
Expertise
Experience
UX & Digital Product Designer, Ai Layer Labs
Remote • 2024 – Present
Working to create a truly independent AI ecosystem by bridging the gap between brand and product, focusing on user experience, and utilizing Web3 and AI technologies.
Launched & worked on:
- • The Independent AI Institute
- • A social mission game using X integration (6079.ai)
- • A crypto token ($THINK) in partnership with Futureverse
- • Marcom for Wire.Network & Wire.Foundation
- • A blockchain hub, explorer, and node dashboard for Wire Network
- • The 6079 Foundation
- • A decentralized AI prompt‑based Street Fighter game (Ai Prize Fight)
- • An independent AI news hub (IAI News)
- • A virtual game available on iOS, Android, and Web (Nodeshifter)
- • $MOR token swap product for Morpheus (Mor.org)
Founder & Designer, All Manner Of Us
Remote • 2017 – Present
Solving Brand & Product design problems at the intersection of AI & Web3.
Select clients:
Indeed, Wistia, HCA Healthcare, Kistler Rods, Lemburg House, Superset, Hammock.
Art Director & Product Designer, Creative Market (Autodesk)
San Francisco, CA & Remote • 2015 – 2016
Creative Market is an online marketplace platform for design content from independent creatives around the world. I worked on various marketing, product, and brand initiatives. Enhanced product user signup conversion by 17%.
Volunteering
Alphi Leadership Academy
Alphi.xyz • Remote • 2023 – Present
Alphi is a community‑powered digital library built to organize all the information in the metaverse. Our platform brings accessibility and transparency to the world of digital collectibles, enabling everyone to make well‑informed decisions about the projects they get involved with — because we believe that the more you give, the more you have.
Focus areas: Blockchain & AI
Ready to work?
Let's create something great together.
Contact
Email: hello@zvpply.com
X / Twitter: @zvpply