Proof of Usefulness Report

Polar Bear Design Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/25/2026

+486
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Polar Bear Design Ltd is a verified, established UK manufacturer of high-end bespoke HVAC and home automation controls (e.g., Zentium thermostat). While the submission contained hyperbolic and inaccurate claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone'), independent verification confirms the company has significant traction in the luxury sector, including awards (CEDIA, SBID) and distribution partnerships. The low quality of the submission significantly penalized the score, but the underlying business utility and verifiable existence of 30+ employees and ~£2.5M turnover (inferred) supports a score exceeding the baseline.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+9.38
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+51.13
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+486

Project Details

Project URL
polarbeardesign.co.uk
Description
Dealer Registration https://mailchi.mp/c90839cfc3f6/thki5eumcu We are Polar Bear Design Ltd, a multi-award-winning product design and manufacturing company specialising in bespoke equipment for the high-end residential and hospitality markets. Our products include heating and cooling controls, home automation, electrical fittings, and IoT devices. We work with clients of all sizes — from individuals to global brands such as Philips — but our mission stays the same: to create unique, tailored products that meet exact design criteria, can be manufactured efficiently, and match the required volumes and budget. As an ambitious and rapidly growing company, we’re passionate about innovation, quality, and pushing the boundaries of design and technology.

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