Proof of Usefulness Report

Knickey

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+383
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project refers to 'Knickey' (recently rebranded to Subset), a legitimate and established D2C organic underwear brand with verifiable revenue, press coverage (Vogue, Harper's Bazaar), and a sustainable supply chain. However, the submission quality is critically low: the project name is listed as 'SwiftShade' (likely an error or placeholder), the traction claim 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false, and the description is copy-pasted. While the actual business has high real-world utility and traction, the score is heavily penalized by the poor quality of evidence provided and the lack of specific, verifiable data in the submission itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+175.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+37.5
Evidence Of Traction+87.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+421.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+383

Project Details

Project URL
Description
At Knickey we believe standards are made to be raised. So we skipped the pesticides and petroleum-based fabrics that make up most women’s underwear drawers and went with a natural-born winner. Our undies are made from clean, cool, certified organic cotton—so you and your lady parts can breathe easy.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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