Proof of Usefulness Report

Dinghy GmbH

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+257
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Dinghy GmbH is a legitimate, verified design agency in Germany with a portfolio of high-profile clients (SumUp, EnBW, FTI-Andersch). However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and lacking specific verifiable metrics. While the external search confirms the agency's validity and professional capability (justifying a solid utility score), the score is heavily penalized by the lack of direct evidence provided and the unrealistic reach claims. The final score reflects a 'small but promising' professional service business rather than a scalable tech platform.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+13.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+4.8
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+32.8
Usefulness Multiplierx0.78 (Applied to scale to 1000-point reference)
Final Score+257

Project Details

Description
Agency for human-hearted & business driven design – Dinghy’s diverse team combines usability research, user experience design and digital product strategy to make apps and websites happen that users love.

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