Example WG Proposal – Cultural & Creative DAO

CULTURAL & CREATIVE DAO - CREATIVE WORKSHOP WORKING GROUP

PROPOSAL: CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS WEEK #1 - WATERCOLOR STORYTELLING WORKSHOP

1. Proposal Title

Creative Expressions Week #1 — Watercolor Storytelling Workshop

(Hybrid Local–Global Creative Production)

2. Proposal Overview (Short Summary)

This proposal launches the first creative workshop of the Creative Workshop Working Group (CWWG).

It aims to produce 30 creative outputs (watercolor artworks + micro-story reflections), contributing directly to:

• Impact Sub-Goal (CWWG): 150 creative outputs
• Regeneration Strategy: Outputs will be used for merchandise prototypes (postcards, prints, zines)
• Cross-WG Collaboration: Documentation, Media Creation, Communications, Regeneration

The workshop will be conducted in-person in Ho Chi Minh City, with global remote contributors supporting technique sharing, storytelling guidance, and digital archiving.

Funding requested: $120 (within CWWG’s $1,000 budget envelope)

3. Alignment With Master Plan

3.1 Impact Alignment

CWWG Impact Target: 150 creative outputs

This proposal contributes 30 outputs (20%).

3.2 Regeneration Alignment

Although this proposal does not generate direct revenue, it supplies high-quality creative assets for:

• Merchandise prototypes (prints, postcards, zines)
• Event exhibitions
• Sponsorship pitch decks

These outputs directly support the DAO’s regeneration strategy and the Regeneration WG’s later monetization proposals.

3.3 Budget Alignment

• WG Budget Envelope: $1,000
• Requested: $120 (12% of the envelope)

3.4 Synergy Map Alignment

This proposal requires collaboration with:

• Documentation & Archive WG: scanning, editing, organizing
• Media Creation WG: preparing digital assets
• Communications WG: posters, highlight posts, recruitment
• Regeneration WG: reviewing outputs for monetization potential
• Tokenomics DAO: validating suggested KAT recognition categories

3.5 Timeline Alignment

Fits Master Plan sequencing:

• Early execution to build creative momentum
• Supplies reusable outputs for regeneration proposals later in the cohort

4. Purpose & Background

4.1 Purpose

To kickstart the DAO’s creative rhythm, produce early outputs, deepen team bonding, and generate materials for storytelling and merchandise development.

4.2 Background

DAO Members showed strong interest in watercolor as a simple, expressive, and accessible medium.

This activity allows hybrid participation:

• Local members create physical artworks
• Global contributors support technique, storytelling, and archiving

5. Activities & Action Plan

5.1 Activities

1. Global co-creation of workshop outline
2. Local preparation + purchase of materials
3. In-person watercolor workshop
4. Global remote reflection circle
5. Local scanning of artworks
6. Remote digital editing + captioning
7. Upload to C&C DAO Archive

5.2 Deliverables

• 30 watercolor artworks
• 30 reflection texts / micro-stories
• Documentation folder (photos, videos)
• Scanned + edited digital versions
• Archive-ready folder (tagged + organized)

5.3 Timeline

Week	Activity
Week 2	Preparation + outline finalization
Week 3	Workshop + reflection + scanning
Week 4	Editing + archiving + completion report

6. Roles & Contributors (Local + Global)

A. Leads

• Alice Nguyen (Vietnam) – Workshop Facilitator (Local WG Lead)
• Gabriel Ortiz (Mexico) – Remote Technique Specialist & Co-Planner

B. Contributors (DAO Members)

• Minh Pham (Vietnam) – Logistics, scanning
• Sakura Tanaka (Japan) – Remote illustration demos
• Ayo Adewale (Nigeria) – Story curation
• Linh Tran (Australia) – Archive upload
• Daniel Smith (USA) – Communications poster design

C. External Contributors (If Applicable)

External collaborators such as:

• Community Collaborators (local friends/art peers)
• Ambassadors
• Volunteers

These contributors:

• Support execution (e.g., joining the workshop, contributing stories)
• Are recognized with KAT under Community Contribution categories
• Do not attend weekly DAO meetings
• Do not vote

D. Supporting Working Groups

• Documentation WG: quality checking & archive
• Media WG: format digital assets for future merchandise
• Communications WG: poster + post-event content
• Regeneration WG: asset evaluation for monetization
• Tokenomics DAO: verify KAT categories

7. Budget Request (Within Envelope)

A. Total Requested: $120

B. Itemized Breakdown

Item	Cost
Watercolor paper pads	$45
Paint sets (shared)	$30
Brushes + palettes	$25
Scanning + printing	$20
Total	$120

C. WG Budget Envelope

• WG Envelope: $1,000
• Remaining after approval: $880

D. Documentation

All receipts will be uploaded by Minh Pham to the WG finance folder.

8. Regeneration Component

8.1 Alignment with WG & DAO Regeneration Goal

CWWG Target: $1,000

This proposal supports regeneration indirectly by producing high-quality creative material.

8.2 Contribution to Regeneration Strategy

Outputs from this workshop may be used for:

• Postcard sets
• Print collections
• Creative zines
• Cultural exhibitions
• Visual material for sponsorship pitches
• Cross-DAO creative sessions (Exchange DAO)

9. KAT Token Considerations

Suggested Symbolic Recognition

Contributor Type	Suggested KAT
Facilitator (VN)	12 KAT
Remote specialists (MX + JP)	8–10 KAT
Documentation contributors (AU + NG)	6–8 KAT
Participants (per artwork + reflection)	8 KAT

Alignment Requirements

• Follows C&C DAO’s Master Plan KAT framework
• Must align with the KAT Reward & Privilege Framework
• Symbolic, non-financial utility
• Multi-stakeholder eligible (participants, collaborators)
• Tokenomics DAO to validate categories and amounts

10. Dependencies & Risks

Dependencies

• Venue availability
• Scanning quality
• Timely global contributions
• Media WG availability for digital prep
• Tokenomics DAO for KAT category validation

Risks & Mitigation

Risk	Mitigation
Low turnout	Invite Exchange DAO + ambassadors
Time zone mismatch	Use asynchronous tasks
Budget overrun	Reuse materials for next workshops
Technical issues	Backup devices + online contingency
External collaborator cancellation	Flexible roles + early confirmation

11. Success Criteria

Primary Success Criteria

• 30 completed artworks
• 30 reflection texts
• High-quality documentation
• Hybrid workflow executed smoothly

Secondary Success Criteria

• Outputs suitable for merchandise
• Positive participant experience
• Multi-stakeholder participation
• Smooth WG → Documentation WG → Archive pipeline

12. Documentation & Reporting

Evidence to Collect

• Photos
• Videos
• Scanned artworks
• Reflection texts
• Attendance list
• Workshop outline (final version)
• External collaborator contributions (if any)

Reporting Requirements

• WG Lead reports progress at weekly DAO meetings
• Completion Report submitted within 1 week after workshop

External collaborators do not attend weekly DAO meetings.

13. Voting Options

• Approve
• Reject
• Request Changes

14. Attachments

• Workshop outline draft
• Event poster
• Sample inspiration images

15. Submission Information

• Prepared by: Creative Workshop Working Group, Cultural & Creative DAO
• Date: 17/02/2025
• Version: v1.1 (Updated for DEP 2 guidelines)