Proof of Usefulness Report

Shad Bay Design

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate boutique engineering consultancy (Shad Bay Design) with over 15 years of experience in MedTech and OceanTech. However, the submission quality is critically low, featuring hyperbolic claims (reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product') and misused financial terminology ('marketcap: 500000'). While external verification confirms the firm's existence and positive client testimonials, the lack of specific product details and the exaggerated reach claims in the submission data severely impact the score. The project is a stable small business, but the submission fails to demonstrate the scale or verifiable traction required for a higher rating.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+14.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+6.0
Evidence Of Traction+6.0
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+33.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+38

Project Details

Description
For more than 15 years, we’ve been solving challenging engineering problems in ocean technology, agricultural, defense and medtech sectors. We tinker, brainstorm, prototype, dream, test and take pride in solving complex problems in simple ways. This is much more than a job, it’s a burning passion. Hit the 'follow' button to get the latest updates relating to hardware development, prototyping, 3D printing, mechanical engineering and all things startup-related!

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