Proof of Usefulness Report

Tech Design Forum

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+33
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate, long-standing niche industry publication for electronics design (IC, PCB, Embedded). However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'everyone' as audience, 'most people' have used it) and confusing metrics ('all time marketcap'). While the website exists and has verifiable industry backing (sponsors like Siemens, Cadence), the PoU score is heavily penalized due to the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission and the realistic niche nature of the platform compared to the exaggerated claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+14.00
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+3.60
Evidence Of Traction+5.00
Market Timing Relevance+4.80
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+28.65
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+33

Project Details

Description
Tech Design Forum is a curated website about IC, embedded systems and PCB design, for design engineers, engineering managers, industry executives, and academia, working on IC, embedded systems and PCB design.

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