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Designed a product for Contra that doesn’t exist yet for the independents.
A free 42-day sprint that turns freelancers into verified Contra Experts.
• AI-powered personalized roadmap
• Accountability partner
• Public learning journal
• Verified Expert badge on your Contra profile
Not a mockup. A fully working prototype.
Not just a concept. A complete business case.
→ Why this makes Contra stronger
→ Why freelancers with this badge charge significantly more
→ Why this gives Contra a clear advantage over every other platform
From the memorable AI terminal animation to the full dashboard and the Learn → Earn → Active + Passive flywheel, every detail was carefully crafted to strengthen Contra’s entire ecosystem.
Would love your honest thoughts on this concept.
Detailed case study + live prototype 👇
Prototype: https://contra-university-levelup.figma.site
Case Study: Check it out
#LevelUp #ContraUniversity #contralabs #ProductDesign #BuildInPublic
This is a strong concept 👀
The “Learn → Earn → Badge → Higher rates” loop is very compelling especially for freelancers who struggle with credibility early on
Love that it’s not just a feature idea but a full ecosystem play for Contra. The positioning around verified authority + earning power is what makes it stand out.
Thanks so much for your valuable feedback, Safock. Really glad the ecosystem lens resonated.
The loop was exactly designed specifically to solve that early-career credibility gap because motivation alone doesn't cut it. Structure + accountability + verifiable signal does.
Checkout the live prototype for "LevelUp from Contra University - Learn the skill. Earn the badge. Get the client"
Does this feel like something Contra should build? 🔥
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🔗 https://contra-university-levelup.figma.site
great job 👌
Glad that you liked it. Do you think @Contra HQ should build it for the community to get a clear roadmap for expert badges?
Yeah honestly, that’d be a solid move. Right now it’s kinda unclear what the exact path is, so having a proper roadmap for expert badges would help people focus on the right things instead of guessing.
Would make it more transparent + motivate more people to actually level up...
Thanks so much for the thoughtful feedback on Contra University/LevelUp, Istiak. You nailed the core issue, that 'guessing' phase is exactly what costs the most freelancers months of positioning. Really glad this resonated.
This is seriously impressive work. The attention to detail and level of execution stand out immediately. You’ve set a high standard here, well done.
Thanks man! Really appreciate it.
Mindblowing work brother! Loved it. You’ve moved way beyond UI/UX and into actual product strategy here. The 42-day sprint concept is exactly what the freelance world needs to bridge the gap between 'learning a skill' and actually getting paid for it. Contra would be lucky to have this in their ecosystem. Keep killing it! 🔥
Thanks a bunch for your valuable feedback, brother!! It means a lot.
You're right, the gap between "I should learn this" and "I'm getting paid for it" is where talent gets lost. LevelUp is built to close that.
And, yes! More to come and next is something quite common with @Framer and @Contra HQ but never been in the internet before 🔥
Top-tier goated
Much appreciated, Man!
I'm glad that you found real value with LevelUp.
Wow, really beautiful
Good Work Chief :D
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