Simplifying the transcript review journey from discovery to reward

Bitcoin Dev Project had all the functionality contributors needed to review transcripts, but it was fragmented across the product. I redesigned four core workflows-from discovering available transcripts and managing reviews to editing and tracking rewards-by auditing the existing experience, connecting disconnected screens, and simplifying navigation.

The redesign also streamlined the editor by removing unnecessary functionality and bringing essential tools directly into the editing workspace. Together, these changes reduced navigation and cognitive overhead, giving contributors a clearer, faster path from finding work to completing a review and tracking their contribution.

I audited the experience from discovering transcripts to tracking completed work. Questions and observations were documented in FigJam and grouped by stage of the contributor journey. The audit showed that the friction was not caused by one broken screen. It came from how contributors moved between disconnected parts of the product.

The audit showed that the largest source of friction was not one interface, it was the transition from browsing to claiming. Contributors were expected to commit before they had enough information to make that decision.

I separated evaluating a review from accepting responsibility for it. Browsing, previewing, claiming, editing, and tracking reviews became distinct but connected stages.

Available Reviews and My Reviews were moved into the main navigation. This removed the dependency on the profile drawer and kept finding work and continuing work accessible regardless of the contributor's current state.

The original table spread related information across distant columns and treated Claim as the first action. I redesigned it as a compact list that groups each transcript's title, source, speakers, labels, duration, and reward.

Rows open a transcript preview, while hover feedback communicates that each item is interactive.

Selecting a transcript now opens the editor in preview mode. Contributors can inspect the transcript, source video, speakers, tags, and review details before claiming it.

Editing tools and submission remain unavailable until the review is claimed. Claiming assigns the transcript and begins the 24-hour editing window.

The My Reviews page focuses on reviews that require action. Historical reviews remain persistently accessible through a click of a tab change without competing with active work.

The two views now show information suited to their purpose.

The product already worked, but its experience reflected internal logic and developer-first language. Rather than rebuilding it, I focused on making the workflow clearer, more trustworthy, and easier for contributors to navigate.

Working within technical and stakeholder constraints pushed me to preserve what worked and prioritize changes that meaningfully improved the contributor journey.