Proof of Usefulness Report

Sims Patrick Studio Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate, established interior design firm (Sims Patrick Studio) with verifiable high-profile clients (Hilton, Marriott). However, the submission scores poorly in a PoU evaluation designed for technology projects due to a lack of technical innovation and significant data quality issues. The submission name 'WhisperGale' does not match the firm, audience reach is unrealistically claimed as 'everyone', and the 'evidence of traction' field ('most people have used my product') is demonstrably false. While the underlying business is real and utile in its sector, the submission fails to demonstrate the specific criteria required for a high technology utility score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.0
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+0.38
Evidence Of Traction+9.0
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+34.88
Usefulness Multiplierx1.20
Final Score+42

Project Details

Description
Sims Patrick Studio is an interior architectural design firm in Atlanta, Georgia, founded by award-winning interior designer Libby Sims Patrick and powered by a team of world-traveling, culturally curious, diversely talented designers, planners and project managers. We approach every project through the lens of story – beginning with a client’s vision, then filling in the narrative of space with flow and function, evocative color, artful materials, crafted furnishings, innovative lighting and custom art. Our life’s work is to create beautiful places that are more than simply rooms to enter; they are three-dimensional, living stories that connect emotionally with guests, inspire creativity in every soul, and above all, create memories. Over our twenty years in business, we have had the pleasure of working with visionary brands and leaders from all over the globe, including JHM Hotels, HPT, Noble Investment, Peachtree Hotel Group, Paramount Hospitality Management, Hilton, Marriott, Sonesta, IHG, Hyatt, Auro Hotels, RSA, Legacy Ventures, Park Hotels and Resorts, CBL Properties, Westfield and General Growth Properties, among others. We are woman-owned and led. Do our best work in the hospitality, retail, corporate, multifamily and luxury lifestyle markets. And owe our hearts and creative chutzpah to the fiery charm and gracious hospitality of the South, where we call home. Please join us at our website below for more information on our team, process and projects.

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