Maria G. Salcedo

BizForge Design Solutions

From Solopreneur to Strategic Design Partner.

I craft captivating Web3 experiences that fuel user growth and brand recognition for ambitious startups. As a full-service agency of one, I wear many hats, taking ownership of all aspects of Web3 design projects, from branding and UI/UX design to crafting compelling marketing materials.

👉 Led cross-functional teams using agile methodologies to deliver impactful design solutions for a diverse range of projects (2D art, web interfaces, social media content, UI/UX).

👉 Collaborated closely with founders and developers to ensure seamless integration of design elements into applications.

👉 Within the Web3 space, this included leading the design of over 8 NFT projects, encompassing 28,000+ unique NFTs and 3,500+ conceptual assets (characters, PFPs, environments).

Let's discuss how I can elevate your project:
https://calendly.com/mgsalcedon/15min

Graphic Designer and Web Developer

Web3 Doers

I'm part of Web3 Doers PRO - Premium Web3 Growth community for Web3 Entrepreneurs - founders, consultants, thought leaders, builders, and content creators!

Our purpose is to create a diverse and inclusive platform that brings together Web3 doers and professionals from around the world, fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation in the Web3 space.

Our mission is to empower every community member to realize their full potential in the Web3 space.

Our vision is to become the world's leading community for Web3 doers and professionals, recognized for our commitment to diversity, collaboration, education, and innovation.

If you're interested in joining the Web3 Doers community, just send me a DM!

Web3 Doers PRO member

Lighthouse Cowork

Fueled community growth at Lighthouse, a crypto-friendly coworking space in Uruguay, by spearheading a cohesive design strategy across all channels.

👉 Crafted eye-catching social media graphics that resonated with their audience.
👉 Designed their entire website with Odoo website builder (They are Odoo Partners).
👉 Produced multiple offline and online design materials (brochures, pitch decks, etc.) that communicated Lighthouse's vision effectively to both crypto enthusiasts and traditional businesses.

Graphic designer 

Realtok

👉 Boosted brand awareness and user acquisition by collaboratively designing marketing materials across all channels (campaigns, social media graphics, website, branding assets, stickers, and print materials).

👉 Supported the sales team by crafting impactful graphic materials (stickers, banners, posters, and cards) that increased nodes per month.

👉 Leveraged design thinking to plan and create visuals for a new website.

WizBuds

👉 Crafted 2D illustrations for the NFT collection, website, and social media platforms, bringing the WizBuds world to life.

👉 Collaborated with a UX/UI team to design an intuitive and engaging website, resulting in a significant boost in traffic and user engagement.

👉 Created a suite of impactful social media graphics and web visuals that resonated with the target audience and strengthened brand recognition.

👉 Stayed ahead of the curve by identifying emerging market trends and incorporating them into the design process, ensuring WizBuds remained at the forefront of the NFT landscape.

👉 Collaborated effectively with the design team to streamline workflows, enhance team morale, and boost productivity in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

NFT Artist and Web Designer

UNEFA

If you've made it this far, you're likely curious as to how my background in Telecommunications engineering fits into my current business.

You see, being a tech enthusiast is an integral part of who I am. 

I have a passion for learning about innovative solutions, with a particular interest in IoT protocols and Satellite communications. I possess coding skills as well as the ability to create electronic circuits.

Now, I know what you're thinking: "What does this have to do with design?" 
While it may not seem related, I recognized the potential to leverage these skills in the Web3 space.

As a university professor, I often found myself teaching my students about Starlink and other technical topics. At the same time, I began freelancing and creating unique designs for clients around the world.

Despite being referred to as the "youngest teacher," I loved my job.

However, in 2018, I discovered Bitcoin and became in love with it.
One day I decided to focus all my efforts on designing for Web3 business. 

So I did.

And I won’t lie – turning my passion into a business felt incredibly good.
Web3 is the perfect match for creativity and tech.

So, how does being a "University Professor" make me a better Designer than I am today? 
1. It's easier for me to understand the technicalities of Web3.
2. I learnt how to explain complex things easily.
3. It's me being me. Authenticity rules!

Profesor universitario

Universidad José Antonio Páez

Professor & Lecturer – Telecommunications and Electronics Department

•	Use of technical schematics and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
•	Communicate operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
•	Providing training and supervision for 6 new technicians and apprentices.

Assistant Electronics Technician – Telecommunications and Electronics Department

I help Web3 businesses improve their brand awareness 🚀 Brand Strategist | Graphic Designer | 2D Artist | Web Designer | I’m passionate about blockchain, NFTs and the power of building decentralized communities.

Hi! If you're reading this, it's likely because:
👉 You want to turbocharge your growth.
👉 You're a designer looking to improve your skills.
👉 You are a Web3 Recruiter looking for a designer.

After years of freelancing, I saw a gap – a need for design that spoke the language of Web3.

I can effectively communicate complex design concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. I love working collaboratively with developers, product managers, and marketing teams. I'm always looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow as a designer. 

Building in the decentralized world comes with unique challenges. You need to stand out in a crowded marketplace, foster trust with a new audience, and create interfaces that are intuitive and secure. That's where I come in.

Here's how I help you win in Web3:

✅ Web3 Marketing: Create compelling marketing materials that drive adoption and engagement.
✅ UI/UX: Design user interfaces that are not only beautiful but also intuitive.
✅ Branding: Build a strong brand identity that resonates with your audience.

Ready to turn your vision into reality?

🔥 Book a discovery call:
https://calendly.com/mgsalcedon/15min

CORE Member

We are LinkedIn's first official Alpha group & social syndicate.

We work together to learn, grow and build on the LinkedIn platform to ultimately curate inspiration and motivation within our communities.

The community was initially created as a social experiment to see if 100 individuals could work together to help each other grow.

Over the past 5 months, every single community member has seen growth in their relationships, sales, content engagement & impressions.

This is all because we have no leader, we work together, collectively, as a unit to help progress each other's growth.

If you're interested in joining the 100 community, send me a DM!

Angelo Ranieri

FutureLens

We are your Innovation Partner. 

We help your digital agency elevate your client's experience by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge, customer-centric AI solutions into your offerings.

Beyond Automation - Enhance Customer Experiences at Scale.

We help you to leverage AI not only for operational efficiency but also to create deeper and more valuable customer relationships for your clients, improve retention, and amplify their marketing success. 

It’s not just about automating, it’s about elevating.

We want to contribute to a new evolution of the Internet that is more collaborative and inclusive. 

By working with you, we can help impact-driven brands and creators/entrepreneurs amplify their impact and grow with people at the center, creating unique and engaging experiences by seamlessly integrating innovative solutions with AI and/or blockchain technologies.

Co-Founder

Digital Coach

I am the instructor of the Web3 Marketing course. 

The course aims to provide the student with these outcomes: 

- Understand the basics of Web3 

- Have a clear understanding of how new Web3 technologies will revolutionize marketing

- Understand how the Web and especially the Creator Economy will be affected by them

- By the end of the course, be able to develop a marketing strategy that takes advantage of Web3 technologies.

- Have practical knowledge of how to apply and integrate these innovative tools into your own business or project.

Course Instructor

Core PRO Member

100 community

We are LinkedIn's first official Alpha group & social syndicate.

We work together to learn, grow and build on the LinkedIn platform to ultimately curate inspiration and motivation within our communities.

333.Builders

Member of 333.builders since Feb 2022. 333.builders is a community of professionals that are decentralizing into a DAO to develop, boost and invest in blockchain-based solutions in Italy. The grand vision would be the creation of an autarchic ecosystem for the development of web3 solutions. That is why the core activity of the DAO will be VC, but we are also working on legal research and the decentralization of consulting and education services (at the moment). The strength and reach of the DAO is only limited by the number of talents working on it, thus resulting in an extremely dynamic and volatile environment. 
Come and take a look at our discord channel: https://discord.gg/tx8CEBwJ

DAO Contributor

DECRYPTO

Contributor

Deply

Sales Advocate

VINCENZO CAPUTO S.R.L.

I am a motivated and determined manager who effectively builds loyalty and relationships with customers. I have experience in all aspects of sales and marketing, contract negotiation, and customer management. I am persuasive and effective at establishing and maintaining key partnerships with business decision-makers and adept at harnessing unique motivational methods to increase the success of the sales team. I consider myself a versatile manager who loves his job. My mantra is building great working relationships with customers, co-workers, and suppliers.

Senior Sales Director

Embassy of Italy in Malta

Assistance to the commercial office, research on economic data and the Maltese economic and commercial environment, preparation of reports on bilateral trade relations and areas of intervention (Italy - Malta), updating of the website.

Traineeship Commercial Office (MAE - CRUI)

I worked for 9 years as a sales manager in a "traditional business" dealing with B2B sales and marketing. I helped the company grow by 270%.

Then in 2021, I felt stifled and saw no prospects for growth.

So I quit, I needed to explore new growth opportunities. 

I wanted to start my own startup, but I failed and the project was practically never born.

In this period, I dedicated myself full-time to innovation and digital, experimenting and learning cutting-edge solutions.

In particular, I became passionate about disruptive technologies like AI and blockchain.

These tools have unlimited potential and are changing not only the way we do business but also our lives.

I firmly believe that we are facing a new digital renaissance! 

But 99% of people don't know how to harness their potential to not only improve their business but also make a positive impact on the world.

Now, I am a Web3 educator and the co-founder of FutureLens. 

We are an innovation partner and help digital agencies sell their first AI integration without adding complexity and workload. 

In November 2023, I published a course in Web3 Marketing in both Italian and English with a digital marketing academy -> DigitalCoach.com.

My mission is to contribute to a more inclusive and collaborative internet evolution, helping impact-driven business owners create unique and engaging experiences with seamless AI and blockchain integration.

If you want to get AI insights for Business Growth every Saturday, you can join other impact innovators: 

→ GO HERE: https://futurelens.ck.page/87df2e5c9f

If you want to know more about me or collaborate visit my personal site:

→ GO HERE: https://www.angeloranieri.xyz

If you want to partner with us:

→ GO HERE: https://futurelens.xyz

X/Twitter: @angeloranieri24

See you soon,
Angelo

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