Proof of Usefulness Report

Carl Thompson Design Limited

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+21
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission references a legitimate industrial design firm (Carl Thompson Design) with a history of high-profile clients (IBM, Boeing), but the submission data is of extremely low quality. The 'SwiftRider' handle, inaccurate launch date (2012 vs. 2004), and nonsensical revenue metric ('all time marketcap: 500000') suggest either a lack of serious effort or potential impersonation. While the underlying business has utility, the submission fails to demonstrate it, relying on vague, hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') without evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Real World Utility Quality Factor+0.6
Audience Reach Impact+40
Audience Reach Impact Quality Factor+0.5
Technical Innovation+30
Technical Innovation Quality Factor+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+30
Evidence Of Traction Quality Factor+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+30
Market Timing Relevance Quality Factor+0.5
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality Factor+0.5
Subtotal+20.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.01
Final Score+21

Project Details

Description
Design That Works

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline