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Hiring platform for tech

0cred

0cred (for zero credibility / zero credentials) is a hiring platform for technical talent.

We built this project from scratch, working on the concept and the design, then building the entire front and backend. 0cred is a 2-sided market place that allows technical talent to showcase their skills and get hired without the need for traditional credentials and business to save time vetting candidates.

The Business Landing Page

Profile Customization using Code

0cred allows devs to customize a public profile with social links, their projects, and custom stickers that are created using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Tech Stack

Next.js is a React framework for building highly dynamic server-side rendered web applications

we wanted to have both SSR on our public facing pages without compromising on full interactivity on the dashboard

Supabase is an open source database and backend as a service, it's a great choice for any fullstack application

we used Supabase as an easy auth solution and our main database provider

TRPC is a type-safe RPC framework that allows you to skip writing API routes and integrates frontend and backend seamlessly

TRPC helped us work together without needing much communication between frontend and backend

Stripe is a payment processing platform that allows businesses to accept payments online

we used Stripe for our subscription payments on the b2b side and one-off payments on the b2c side

PostHog is a GDPR compliant open source products analytics platform

Posthog is great for product analytics, user funnels were a game changer for growth

Gemini is a large language model by Google, they offer high performant models with cheap pricing

Gemini powers our AI automated analysis process, Gemini is cheap and fast

Figma is a design tool that allows live collaboration and easy design iterations

We used Figma for whiteboarding, mockups, wireframe and final design

Ideation and Wireframing

Traditional hiring processes often prioritize credentials over actual ability. We wanted to create a platform where technical talent could showcase their skills and get hired without needing traditional credentials. We started with brainstorming sessions to map out the core problems: how do talented developers prove their worth if they don't have formal credentials to back it up, and how do companies efficiently identify genuine skill.

We used collaborative whiteboarding sessions to explore different approaches to skill validation and portfolio presentation. The wireframing phase involved rapid prototyping of user flows, from candidate onboarding to employer discovery. Our approach to design is development focused. We prefer to design directly in code whenever possible, using Figma only for initial concept validation and stakeholder alignment. This allows us to iterate faster and create more realistic prototypes. Unless client requirements dictate otherwise, we believe that designing in code leads to better solutions.

First ideation + brainstorm session in tldraw

User flows and first wireframes in Figma

Design Process

We crafted a clean, professional aesthetic that appeals to both developers and business stakeholders. The design system uses clean typography, intuitive navigation, and a dual theme approach. Light mode for business users maintains professional credibility, and dark mode for developers provides the familiar coding environment. The interface builds trust with hiring managers while remaining engaging for technical talent.

First mock wireframes in Figma

First design feedback and first iteration of the main dashboard screen in Figma

Development

We built 0cred as a lean two person team, prioritizing speed and efficiency to bring the platform to market quickly. We shipped the entire platform in approximately 4 weeks, from initial concept to production deployment. This was possible through streamlined decision making, clear division of responsibilities, and using proven technologies. We focused on building features rather than wrestling with infrastructure.

Animated Stepper Form for Developer Verification