diff --git a/sig-design/meetings/011-2023-11-08.md b/sig-design/meetings/011-2023-11-08.md index cbddd8a9..0d870697 100644 --- a/sig-design/meetings/011-2023-11-08.md +++ b/sig-design/meetings/011-2023-11-08.md @@ -1,21 +1,14 @@ # Akash Network - Design Special Interest Group (SIG) - Meeting #11 - - ## Agenda - - - - +- Video Tutorials for Onboarding +- Swag and Merchandise +- Marketing Assets ## Meeting details - - Date: Nov 08, 2023 - Time: 08:00 AM PT (Pacific Time) - [Recording](https://mctlnmdevhysanes52tbok6kbc3mgbsgnn6qemc35xhanfc2x67q.arweave.net/YKa2sGSp8SA0ku6mFyvKCLbDBkZrfQIwW-3OBpRav78) - [Transcript](#transcript) - - -# **Attendees** - +## Participants - Benjamin B - Denis Lelic - Emmanuel Arthur @@ -26,34 +19,79 @@ - Tyler Wright - Zach Horn - Zeke E - -## Meetings Notes (notes from Denis Lelic): - -### Video Tutorials for Onboarding -- (Short, basic videos for new users ) -- Proposed topics: wallet setup, AKT purchase, cloud node intro, and first deployment - -### Swag and Merchandise -- Care packages for insiders and community members -- Explore new swag items (e.g., embroidered sweatshirts, sweatpants). -- Use print-on-demand services for merchandise. -- Share swag ideas on Discord. - -### Marketing Assets -- Utilize the marketing repository for assets -- Suggest additional assets if needed - -### Content Creation -- Seek community input for content topics -- Encourage short-form content creation (videos, blogs, etc.) - -### Website Development +## Meetings Notes +#### Denis Lelic +- Emphasized the importance of ensuring video content stays relevant. +- Personal project to create tutorials, including basics like setting up a wallet for Kepler, Leap, purchasing AKT, and an intro for Cloudmos deployment. +- Plans to integrate video content into the website (going live in 3-4 weeks) by adding it to docs or linking to YouTube. +- Open to hosting content on personal YouTube channel if not aligned with Akash Networks. +- Highlighted the need for video tutorials to onboard new users, covering deployment tools and the entire journey. +- Mentioned the longstanding discussion about Akash swag. +- Urged the team to take action on the swag pipeline. +- Encouraged the community to share ideas for Akash-themed t-shirts, sweaters, etc. +- Proposed dropping design ideas in Discord or discussing them in the current meeting. +- Piyush and his team actively working on the Akash website. +- Planned additions to the website include pages on network activity and pricing. +### Discussions on Video Tutorials +#### Zach Horn: +- Emphasized the importance of the video series idea, especially with Cloudmos as the primary deploy tool. +- Raised questions about the positioning of the series, suggesting options like a basic series or a more comprehensive guide. +- Explored the idea of a series consisting of five to ten short videos or a longer guide of 20 to 30 minutes. +- Initiated the discussion on structuring the content for optimal user experience. +#### Denis Lelic: +- Advocated for short videos, each lasting a couple of minutes, covering basic tasks like setting up a wallet, obtaining AKT, and connecting it to Cloudmos. +- Discussed the successful use of AI voiceovers in previous tutorials. +- Mentioned collaboration with Zach in creating tutorials and willingness to do so again, focusing on Cloudmos. +- Proposed using 11 labs to capture voices for specific team members. +#### Max: +- Supported the video series idea and suggested integrating short-form videos into the "Get Started" section. +- Highlighted previous work on Cardinal's "Get Started" section and the potential for collaboration. +- Acknowledged the recent release of new GPT functions for transcribing and commenting on videos. +### Swag Planning +- Tyler Shared the goal of sending care packages to Insiders and Vanguards win advance of events they plan to attend in 2024. +- Encouraged more ideas for swag designs and emphasized the need for timely distribution. +- Zack suggested creating a basic care package specifically for Insiders, including various swag items like shirts, keychains, and water bottles. +- Zack proposed making it a standard practice to send this care package to all current Insiders and Vanguards. +- Benjamin liked the idea and expressed interest in embroidered sweatshirts and sweatpants with the Akash logo. +- Advocated for basic items like logo-branded merchandise. +- Zeke highlighted the free marketing aspect of sending care packages, as recipients would likely wear the swag and generate visibility for Akash. +- Participants agree to share their swag ideas in the Discord channel. +### New Akash Swag Discussion( embroidered sweatshirts, sweatpants). +- Benjamn raised the idea of creating prototypes for Akash merch using his grandmother's sewing machine with an embroidery feature. +- Benjamin acknowledged being not the best at designing but willing to contribute by creating physical prototypes. +- Noted the possibility of creating merch at home for events. +- Deis encouraged Benjamin's idea of creating prototypes and supported the concept of utilizing the sewing machine for Akash swag. +- Tyler expressed enthusiasm for Benjamin's idea but raised concerns about optimizing Benjamin's time, suggesting a focus on SDL documentation. +- Tyler encouraged the sharing of references or ideas on Discord for the community to discuss. +- Discussed the creation of a board for public-facing marketing initiatives during the steering committee. +- Shared a link to the [marketing repo](https://github.com/akash-network/Marketing) and encouraged community members to use it for creating content, with assets available for use. +### Discussion on Printing and Merchandise: +- Tyler mentioned the use of a company called [Printful](https://www.printful.com/) for on-demand printing. +- Explained that Printful allows customization of various products without the need for managing inventory. +- Tyler emphasized that the store is intended as a marketing resource, with products sold at cost, and any extra funds contribute to the ecosystem. +- Zach inquired about setting up the shop to have multiple suppliers, potentially for limited runs on premium products. +- Tyler confirmed that multiple suppliers could be added to Shopify, and the main consideration is the fulfillment process. +- Group discussed the possibility of exploring a third-party fulfillment center for managing inventory and fulfilling orders manually. +### Improving Delivery Time: +- Benjamin raised a concern about the extended delivery time for merch, especially outside North America. +- Benjamin suggested exploring print-on-demand companies in Europe to improve delivery times for insiders and vanguards in that region. +- Tyler welcomed the idea and encouraged Benjamin to research European-based print-on-demand companies and provide feedback. +### Other matthers discussed +- Denis encouraged participants to drop ideas in the Discord channel for cool pieces to include in a care package. - Invite community members to join website development meetings - Provide feedback and insights on the Akash website - -## Action Items: - -# **Transcript** +## Action Items +- Zach and Denis to collaborate offline on planning the content and structure of the video series. +- Group to explore using 11 labs to capture voices for AI voiceovers, potentially featuring team members' voices. +- Denis to share swag ideas in Discord for community input and discussion. +- Group to explore the possibility of creating a basic care package for Insiders with a range of swag items. +- Zach Horn and Tyler Wright to touch base offline to discuss the current provider for the Akash store. +- Benjamin to explore creating embroidery prototypes for Akash merch +- Benjamin to research print-on-demand companies in Europe and share findings via DMs +- Group call for design ideas for Akash swag to facilitate discussion and gather suggestions. +- Group to seek community input for content topics + +## Transcript _This editable transcript was computer generated and might contain errors. 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