Escrow Viewer Redesign

[techrebelgit]

📌 Context

The Escrow Viewer is a decentralized, read-only interface that allows anyone to inspect a Trustless Work escrow.

Its purpose is twofold:

1. Provide transparency into escrow state and structure
2. Serve as a public trust surface for non-custodial escrow infrastructure

The Viewer is part of the Trustless Work ecosystem:

• Escrow API
• BackOffice dApp
• DemoLab
• Escrow Blocks
• Viewer (this repository)

The Viewer is often the first exposure someone has to how our escrows work.

We believe it can be significantly improved.

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🎯 Objective

Design a complete UX/UI redesign proposal for the Escrow Viewer.

The goal is not cosmetic improvement.

The goal is to:

• Improve clarity
• Improve trust perception
• Improve information hierarchy
• Improve comprehension of escrow mechanics
• Improve enterprise readiness
• Improve educational value without reducing precision

This is a 1-week design sprint.

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📚 Required Understanding

Before proposing changes, you must understand:

• Escrow lifecycle
• Role logic
• Single-release vs Multi-release structures
• Fee mechanics
• Non-custodial model
• Separation of duties
• On-chain event logic

Reference materials:
docs.trustlesswork.com

You are designing for:

• Builders
• Financial Innovators
• Stablecoin-native platforms
• Enterprises

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🔍 Scope of Work

You are responsible for:

1️⃣ UX Audit

Provide a written evaluation of the current Viewer:

• What works
• What is unclear
• Where cognitive load appears
• Where trust perception is weak
• Where comprehension breaks down
• Where business users may struggle

No implementation required — only analysis.

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2️⃣ Redesign Proposal

Deliver a complete redesign proposal including:

• Desktop-first layout
• Light mode
• Dark mode
• Information architecture
• Component hierarchy
• State handling approach

You must propose:

• A clear structural organization of information
• A clear visual representation of escrow state
• A coherent representation of roles
• A coherent representation of milestones (if applicable)
• A clear representation of fees
• A coherent representation of on-chain history

Do not replicate the current layout unless justified.

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3️⃣ Information Architecture

Define:

• Primary modules
• Secondary modules
• Optional advanced sections
• Progressive disclosure strategy
• Navigation logic (if applicable)

We are not looking for micro-suggestions.

We are looking for architectural clarity.

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4️⃣ Design Philosophy Justification

Include a written explanation of:

• Why you structured it the way you did
• What mental model you are reinforcing
• Which persona you prioritized
• How your proposal improves trust perception
• How your proposal improves clarity
• What tradeoffs you made

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🏗 Constraints

• Viewer is read-only
• No wallet connection required
• Must support both single and multi-release escrows
• Must display on-chain-derived data
• Must remain open-source compatible
• Must not depend on proprietary UI systems
• We have light/dark mode, if possible mockup both

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📦 Deliverables

Submit:

• /proposal/ux-audit.md
• /proposal/design-rationale.md
• /proposal/information-architecture.md
• Figma link (or exported designs)
• Component breakdown suggestion

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⏱ Timeline

• Duration: 1 week
• Mid-week checkpoint (optional)
• Final submission at end of week

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🏆 Evaluation Criteria

Your proposal will be evaluated on:

• Depth of escrow understanding
• Structural clarity
• Reduction of ambiguity
• Improvement in trust perception
• Enterprise-readiness
• Implementation feasibility
• Coherence of design system
• Quality of reasoning

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🌎 Why This Matters

The Escrow Viewer is:

• A transparency tool
• A compliance surface
• A DevRel asset
• A sales surface
• A trust amplifier

It is the public face of programmable escrow.

Its design must reflect that.

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If anything in the escrow mechanics is unclear before starting, ask.

We expect strong reasoning, not decorative work.

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[EbukaMoses]

Hello Maintainer,

I’d like to apply to work on this issue.

I’m Ebuka Moses, a full-stack and blockchain developer with experience building, testing, and maintaining smart contracts, particularly using Rust and blockchain-based architectures. I’m comfortable working with contract logic, validation, access control, persistent storage, and event handling, and I always pay close attention to correctness, security, and edge cases.

I take time to fully understand the issue requirements before implementing a solution, and I ensure my work follows the project’s coding standards. I also write clear, well-tested code and submit clean pull requests with meaningful commits.

I’m confident I can deliver a solid solution that meets the acceptance criteria and adds value to the project.

Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to contributing.

[ayomideadeniran]

I'm a full-stack developer and I'd like to take this issue.
I understand the requirements and will follow the existing project structure, keep the implementation clean, and include proper tests where applicable.

ETA: 1–3 days (depending on scope)
Portfolio: https://knightsdev-portfolio.vercel.app/

[salazarsebas]

Hello, I have made multiple contributions to open source, most of them directly to projects that integrate Stellar, and I have the skills to tackle this issue. I would like to work on it.

[JafetCHVDev]

Hello Trustless Team,

My Background

My name is Cristian, and I’m a passionate full-stack developer from Costa Rica 🇨🇷💻. I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute to your Stellar-based project during GrantFox!
I enjoy building web applications that combine clean user interfaces with solid back-end logic and reliable databases.

Experience

I have experience developing web applications using technologies such as React, .NET Core, SQL Server, and Firebase. I’ve worked on projects that include role-based systems, CRUD platforms, booking systems, and data-driven web apps.
While I’m still growing in Web3 and blockchain, I’m highly motivated to learn and apply these technologies, especially within the Stellar ecosystem.

I’m driven by the opportunity to improve my skills, collaborate with a talented team, and make a meaningful contribution to your project.

Links

You can find my profiles and links here:

GitHub: https://github.com/JafetCHVDev

Thank you for considering my candidacy. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to this project and create a positive impact. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.

[Villarley]

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[1sraeliteX]

I’d like to work on the Escrow Viewer redesign proposal.

I’ll focus on translating escrow mechanics into a clearer, trust-oriented UX through a structured audit, desktop-first redesign (light/dark), strong information architecture, and component breakdown with Figma mockups. The objective is architectural clarity, improved comprehension of escrow state and roles, and enterprise-ready transparency while respecting the Viewer’s read-only and open-source constraints.

Happy to clarify any escrow details before starting.

[JamesVictor-O]

Hello! I’d love to take on this issue. I’ve reviewed the requirements and have a clear path forward for the implementation. I estimate I can have a PR ready within about 3 hours of being assigned. Could you please assign this to me?

[Emmzyemms]

I’d like to work on this frontend issue. I have experience with Web3 UI integration, wallet connections, and responsive React-based interfaces.
I can start immediately. Thanks!

[milah-247]

Hi wonderful maintainer, I would like to work on this issue.

I’m an open-source contributor with experience in designing intuitive and trustworthy interfaces for web3 and decentralized applications. For this task, I will propose a complete redesign of the Escrow Viewer that improves clarity, information hierarchy, and comprehension of escrow mechanics. My focus will be on enhancing trust perception, enterprise readiness, and educational value while maintaining precision. I will create wireframes and mockups that clearly communicate the improvements and ensure the design aligns with the broader Trustless Work ecosystem. I’m ready to start working on this issue as soon as I am assigned.