Tools
Miro
after effect
Role
Solo UX/UI Designer
User Research
Prototyping
Visual Design
Time
3 months (Jul - Sep 2023)
Figma
Project Overview
In the online world, personal information is frequently shared, but its security and management are not always guaranteed. The aim of this project is to create a decentralized digital tool known as an SSI (Self-Sovereign Identity) Wallet. This wallet's purpose is to safeguard the user's information, enabling them to manage, securely share, and verify data while empowering them to determine who can access it. The ultimate goal is to simplify and enhance the user's online experience, prioritizing data sharing that is both straightforward and trustworthy.
problem Statement
In the digital age, the way we manage our personal information and digital identities has become a fundamental challenge. The problem stems from the current identity management systems, which rely on centralized authorities.
Complex Identity Verification: Verifying our identity online often requires us to either upload photos of our physical IDs or visit official websites to obtain authorized digital copies. This process, which needs to be repeated for each ID, can be cumbersome and time-consuming.
No Selective Disclosure: The lack of control over our digital identities leads to privacy violations.Current systems don't let you choose what to share, so you end up sharing too much. For example, they might ask for everything, like your name, address, and phone number, even when they only need your age.
Data Breaches: Data breaches are a big worry. Centralized systems store lots of personal info in one place. When they get hacked, it's all exposed - names, addresses, money stuff, and more. We see this in the news a lot.
Solution
To address this problem, my possible solution is a user-centric SSI wallet app Sentrix that simplifies digital identity and credential management. It partners with authorized issuers to verify users' identities once and stores these verifications in the form of Decentralized IDs (DIDs) which is digital versions of their commonly used IDs and credentials, similar to what they carry in their physical wallets. These digital copies can be used securely for online transactions while maintaining user privacy. What's more, only users have access to their data and also control over when and how they share their IDs.; it's stored exclusively in their wallet, not in the cloud or any other external location
Decentralized identity systems use blockchain for secure transactions, storing only DIDs without personal data. Authentication relies on cryptographic keys, eliminating the need for password management and reducing password-related attacks.
Imagine people traveling and needing to prove who they are at every step. Instead of carrying lots of papers, they have SSI Wallets on their phones. It holds all their verified digital credentials securely, and with a simple scan or tap, they breeze through each checkpoint, knowing their data is under their control. This scenario highlights the potential of SSI technology to revolutionize identity verification, making it secure, efficient, and user-centric for everyone.
Use case:
How does this application work?
Holder (User): The first time user wants their Issuer to verify their ID, they'll need to establish a connection with them. It's like introducing themself.
Connection Section: After that, user can see their Issuer listed in the connection section of wallet app.
Step 2: Building a Connection
In our user-friendly SSI wallet app, we have three main players: the Issuer, the Verifier, and the Holder (that's you, the user!). Let's dive into how this works:
Issuer: Imagine the Issuer as a trusted authority, like university, employer, or government. They'll verify user’s identity once, just like when they get a physical ID card from them.
Step 1: Issuer Verification
Holder (User): User is the Holder, and they have all their DIDs stored neatly in their wallet app. This means they don't have to show physical ID or get verified every single time they need to prove who they are online.
Step 4: Your Digital Wallet
Issuer: After verifying user and building this connection, they'll create a special digital version of their ID, like a digital driver's license. We call this user’s Decentralized ID (DID). It's stored safely in their wallet app.
Step 3: Digital IDs (DIDs)
Holder (User): Here's where it gets cool! User have the power to selectively disclose only the necessary parts of their DID. No oversharing! Just the info the Verifier needs.
Step 6: Selective Disclosure
Verifier: When user need to prove their identity, like when signing up for a new service or website, the Verifier will send them a request.
Holder (User): User can choose to share their DID with the Verifier securely.
Step 5: Verification Process