Proof of Usefulness Report

Viviva Colors

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+323
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Viviva Colors is a legitimate, verified business (Viviva Colorsheets) operating since 2017 with verifiable revenue (~$400k/yr) and a genuine community of ~30k customers. The product (portable watercolor sheets) offers high real-world utility for artists and travelers. However, the project submission itself was low-quality, featuring exaggerated claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and lazy data entry. While the business fundamentals are sound and the product is innovative, the score is capped by the niche market size and the lack of professional detail in the PoU application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.25
Audience Reach Impact+2.1
Technical Innovation+8.25
Evidence Of Traction+6.0
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+38.1
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+323

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our flagship product is the Viviva Colorsheets. It's a small booklet that can fit in your pocket and carries an explosion of vibrant colors. \n\nSimply - it's gone viral. We have collectively got over 30mn views on social media and a community of 30K+ loving customers in 40 different countries. \n\nCheck us out at www.vivivacolors.com

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