Proof of Usefulness Report

Department Store for the Mind

Analysis completed on 2/5/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission contains significant red flags and inconsistencies, notably a project name ('WhisperRider') that contradicts the URL and description ('Department Store for the Mind'). While the description refers to a legitimate niche retail project founded c. 2015, the submission claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') are demonstrably false. The reported metrics (125 team size vs. $50k 'marketcap') are economically inconsistent. The score reflects the historical validity of the URL's brand but is heavily penalized for incoherent and exaggerated submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+12.00
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+2.25
Evidence Of Traction+3.13
Market Timing Relevance+3.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+21.63
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+32

Project Details

Description
Department Store for the Mind is a new retail brand that designs and sells beautiful things for thoughtful people. In a world increasingly stuffed with bland and thoughtless communication, we are championing a more mindful and compassionate approach to everyday living. It's increasingly common to hear people say they feel anxious, overwhelmed or misunderstood. Retail has traditionally been part of the problem - we have too much stuff but too little sense of our real psychological needs. At the Department Store for the Mind, we believe retail can be part of the solution. Our stores are places to explore what’s going on in our own minds and other people's, and to find goods that help us connect the two. www.deptstoreforthemind.com

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