Nouns DAO

[UPDATE]

This is a version 2 of [Prop 408: First IRL Nouns Themed Playground] where we have input more details based on feedback received.

Also to show our resolve, we’ve worked on the detailed design and have it build out as well. This demonstration is needed to show the DAO the feasibility and possibility we can achieve.

Click on the image below to view a walkthrough.

tl;dr;

• Construct the first physical CC0 Public Nouns Themed Playground. (2000sqm in size)
• Release open-source Nouns themed play-structure design kit (Total: 12 models).
  • Kit will contain detailed info, including 3D model, structure’s geometry, material, etc
• Scale Nouns themed play-structures and attract new creator/audience into Nouns.
  • Incorporate Nouns themed play-structures into min. 10 other industry professionals’ catalogs
  • Share this nounish activation on architecture platform like ArcDaily or other related media
• Lead by Karl and Noun74 (Nic).
• Location: Guangzhou, Haizhu District, Pazhou; adjacent to Element 6 recreational hub that have an avg 800K mthly visitors.
• Request 594,850 USDC.

Summary

Challenged noticed within the DAO: Attract and have a diverse group of creators, builders, and audiences participating & contributing to the protocol.

Objectives of this proposal:

1. Create a large scale tangible Nounish Public Good.
2. To attract a new subgroup of creatives & audience to Nouns.
3. To achieve self-sustaining long term proliferation globally via the distribution and adoption of cc0 Nouns themed play-structures design.

As a builder in Nouns:

1. To inspire community members to leverage their networks and create impactful proposals.
2. Become an enabler for Nouns community to ease interactions with both well-established brands and non-crypto organizations.
3. Showcase the versatility of Nouns’ cc0 assets.

Strategy (Focus on long-term continuity):

• Use this Nouns Themed Playground as a monument that compliment the open-source design kit.
  • Showcase the design and instill trust in its playability.
  • Distribute open-source design to at least 10 industry professionals and incorporate our Nouns themed play-structures in their product catalogs
  • Expand Nouns network value and boost adoption of Nouns themed play-structures.
  • Scale Nouns themed play-structures organically
• Submit this Nouns Themed Playground project to architecture platform like ArcDaily; to gain attention from new audience into Nouns. (we are already in contact with ArcDaily CN curator)
  • Open-source design kit will be uploaded but not limited to: github, cco-library, platform like Arcdaily, Bimstore, etc.
  • Allowing anyone who can build it in their region to plug and build easily.
• Apart from a high quality documentary to tell our story, we will also leverage on media partners.
  • Sharing BTS footage as short format videos, to rally attention, enhance curiosity, bringing fans along on this journey, as we show progression and erect our first Nouns Themed Playground.
    • Content will be shared on but not limited to: X, Farcaster, IG, Tiktok, Youtube, Little Red Book, etc.
    • New fans are also able to ask questions about Nouns along this journey.
  • Prop progression will also be shared and updated timely on Propdates.wtf

Nouns Themed Play-Structures

On top of the initial batch of play-structures, we will also identify additional 4 Nouns characters with the design team. These will also be created into play structures and release as part of our open-source design kit, to provide a more diverse range of play options which would help boost adoption.

Below are the initial batch of play-structure design:

Site Visual

FAQ:

1. Is this playground open to public? Yes! This will be a public playground that is accessible to everyone; a large scale tangible Nounish public good.

2. Is the land for the themed playground secured? Yes! We have secured a 2000sqm plot of land beside Element 6 to construct this themed playground.

3. What is Element 6? Element 6, located in Guangzhou, is a recreational hub with a diverse range of indoor and outdoor activities, include but not limited to go-karting, rock climbing, surf simulator and more; drawing an average monthly footfall of 800,000 visitors. It operates as a subsidiary under the XiangNeng Investment conglomerate.

Click on the image below to watch their introduction.

Breakdown

Timeline

Who we are!

For Nouns community who do not know who we are, allow us to introduce ourselves.

We are Karl (Nouncil) and Nic (Noun74) & we’ve been active with Nouns since Jul 2022. We have:

• brought Nouns presence into China with IRL activation at Shanghai, Beijing, ChengDu as well as Singapore
• created “Nogge chair” which is at Himalayas Art Museum as a public infrastructure
• release free to collect Nouns digital collectables with Shina Weibo
• organized art contest allowing more Chinese artist to get exposure to Nouns
• assisted local cafe in Beijing in putting up a Nouns mural
• onboarded local animator to create a short shorts for Nouns (releasing soon)
• facilitated the inclusion of Nouns into a web3 introduction book which is available at bookstores throughout China
• onboarded award winning music producer Hanjin Tan, who will be debuting “Noggle Chair” in his musical theatre show in HongKong
• created a Nouns statue serving as a public good infrastructure (signage) at Mount Liupian, Guangzhou
• worked on various IRL charitable public good activations, including nounifying a local autism school, Nounish Holiday Season
• kick started green initiative public good activation in the form of beach clean up which spark a clean up contest by TNS that eventually started Nouns Africa
• assisted byWassies in creating our very first Nouns themed hotel room

Beyond our involvement in Web 3, both of us possess over a decade experience in project management. We have conducted thorough due diligence to ensure the full feasibility of our proposal. We are highly confident in our ability to execute this project according to our planned schedule & strategy.

We have dedicated half a year to reach this stage where we can present this idea to you. Let’s create this epic tangible Nouns public goods together, bringing us one huge step closer as we further Nouns mission in becoming the greatest engine for public goods.