The prototype was the final piece–through countless iterations and refinement an interactive prototype was created that lets you dive into the experience from two completely different angles. You can explore the app as a tattoo artist managing their craft or as a client searching for their perfect artist match. The prototype brings together all the essential pages like the home, messages, blog, management tools, and calendar, plus unique profile pages that actually make sense for each type of user. This dual approach made sure I was designing for real experiences rather than assumptions.
Market research
surveys and interviews with both tattoo artists and potential clients were conducted to understand the pain points in the current industry. Through detailed user personas and journey mapping, I identified the need for a trustworthy platform that bridges the gap between authentic artistry and client confidence. A thorough competitive landscape analysis revealed opportunities to differentiate Inkforge through its focus on genuine connections rather than social media noise.
Business Plan
The business plan informed key features like integrated business management tools for artists and filtering systems for clients. This research created a foundation of a multi-page platform prototype that balances that professional credibility with creative expression–featuring the bold contrast and gradient design system, intuitive navigation all while creating a inviting community. With a subscription service it ensured that the company can gain a profit to maintain updates and functionality while having loyal customers that get new perks excluded from the free version.
Designing
With iteration after iteration of sketches and wireframing a solid idea was created with all the pain points found from the survey. Minimizing confusion for and hassle for both tattoo artists and tattoo clients was the main goal for the app. Persona’s and a journey map were designed for both users including their missions, likes, dislikes, target audience and a story that made them feel more real, their journey map was also created. The app had to include multiple pages from each point of view and aesthetically wanted a traditional and modern mix of tattoo design, something accessible and intuitive to use but still bold.
Market research
surveys and interviews with both tattoo artists and potential clients were conducted to understand the pain points in the current industry. Through detailed user personas and journey mapping, I identified the need for a trustworthy platform that bridges the gap between authentic artistry and client confidence. A thorough competitive landscape analysis revealed opportunities to differentiate Inkforge through its focus on genuine connections rather than social media noise.
Business Plan
The business plan informed key features like integrated business management tools for artists and filtering systems for clients. This research created a foundation of a multi-page platform prototype that balances that professional credibility with creative expression–featuring the bold contrast and gradient design system, intuitive navigation all while creating a inviting community. With a subscription service it ensured that the company can gain a profit to maintain updates and functionality while having loyal customers that get new perks excluded from the free version.
Designing
With iteration after iteration of sketches and wireframing a solid idea was created with all the pain points found from the survey. Minimizing confusion for and hassle for both tattoo artists and tattoo clients was the main goal for the app. Persona’s and a journey map were designed for both users including their missions, likes, dislikes, target audience and a story that made them feel more real, their journey map was also created. The app had to include multiple pages from each point of view and aesthetically wanted a traditional and modern mix of tattoo design, something accessible and intuitive to use but still bold.
Inkforge was born from the vision of creating an authentic bridge between tattoo artists and clients, moving beyond the fragmented landscape of social media and unreliable platforms. The app's philosophy centers on trust, artistry, and genuine connection—recognizing that getting a tattoo is deeply personal and requires the right artist-client relationship.
Inkforge strives to be bold and unforgiving with the balance of artistic expression, curiosity, premium design and professional credibility.
Inkforge was born from the vision of creating an authentic bridge between tattoo artists and clients, moving beyond the fragmented landscape of social media and unreliable platforms. The app's philosophy centers on trust, artistry, and genuine connection—recognizing that getting a tattoo is deeply personal and requires the right artist-client relationship.
Inkforge strives to be bold and unforgiving with the balance of artistic expression, curiosity, premium design and professional credibility.
Market research
surveys and interviews with both tattoo artists and potential clients were conducted to understand the pain points in the current industry. Through detailed user personas and journey mapping, I identified the need for a trustworthy platform that bridges the gap between authentic artistry and client confidence. A thorough competitive landscape analysis revealed opportunities to differentiate Inkforge through its focus on genuine connections rather than social media noise.
Business Plan
The business plan informed key features like integrated business management tools for artists and filtering systems for clients. This research created a foundation of a multi-page platform prototype that balances that professional credibility with creative expression–featuring the bold contrast and gradient design system, intuitive navigation all while creating a inviting community. With a subscription service it ensured that the company can gain a profit to maintain updates and functionality while having loyal customers that get new perks excluded from the free version.
Designing
With iteration after iteration of sketches and wireframing a solid idea was created with all the pain points found from the survey. Minimizing confusion for and hassle for both tattoo artists and tattoo clients was the main goal for the app. Persona’s and a journey map were designed for both users including their missions, likes, dislikes, target audience and a story that made them feel more real, their journey map was also created. The app had to include multiple pages from each point of view and aesthetically wanted a traditional and modern mix of tattoo design, something accessible and intuitive to use but still bold.
Market research
surveys and interviews with both tattoo artists and potential clients were conducted to understand the pain points in the current industry. Through detailed user personas and journey mapping, I identified the need for a trustworthy platform that bridges the gap between authentic artistry and client confidence. A thorough competitive landscape analysis revealed opportunities to differentiate Inkforge through its focus on genuine connections rather than social media noise.
Business Plan
The business plan informed key features like integrated business management tools for artists and filtering systems for clients. This research created a foundation of a multi-page platform prototype that balances that professional credibility with creative expression–featuring the bold contrast and gradient design system, intuitive navigation all while creating a inviting community. With a subscription service it ensured that the company can gain a profit to maintain updates and functionality while having loyal customers that get new perks excluded from the free version.
Designing
With iteration after iteration of sketches and wireframing a solid idea was created with all the pain points found from the survey. Minimizing confusion for and hassle for both tattoo artists and tattoo clients was the main goal for the app. Persona’s and a journey map were designed for both users including their missions, likes, dislikes, target audience and a story that made them feel more real, their journey map was also created. The app had to include multiple pages from each point of view and aesthetically wanted a traditional and modern mix of tattoo design, something accessible and intuitive to use but still bold.
Design Process
Design Process
Design Process
Design Process
Inkforge was born from the vision of creating an authentic bridge between tattoo artists and clients, moving beyond the fragmented landscape of social media and unreliable platforms. The app's philosophy centers on trust, artistry, and genuine connection—recognizing that getting a tattoo is deeply personal and requires the right artist-client relationship.
Inkforge strives to be bold and unforgiving with the balance of artistic expression, curiosity, premium design and professional credibility.
Inkforge was born from the vision of creating an authentic bridge between tattoo artists and clients, moving beyond the fragmented landscape of social media and unreliable platforms. The app's philosophy centers on trust, artistry, and genuine connection—recognizing that getting a tattoo is deeply personal and requires the right artist-client relationship.
Inkforge strives to be bold and unforgiving with the balance of artistic expression, curiosity, premium design and professional credibility.
Creative Vision
Creative Vision
Creative Vision
The prototype was the final piece–through countless iterations and refinement an interactive prototype was created that lets you dive into the experience from two completely different angles. You can explore the app as a tattoo artist managing their craft or as a client searching for their perfect artist match. The prototype brings together all the essential pages like the home, messages, blog, management tools, and calendar, plus unique profile pages that actually make sense for each type of user. This dual approach made sure I was designing for real experiences rather than assumptions.
Design and Development
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The prototype was the final piece–through countless iterations and refinement an interactive prototype was created that lets you dive into the experience from two completely different angles. You can explore the app as a tattoo artist managing their craft or as a client searching for their perfect artist match. The prototype brings together all the essential pages like the home, messages, blog, management tools, and calendar, plus unique profile pages that actually make sense for each type of user. This dual approach made sure I was designing for real experiences rather than assumptions.
The prototype was the final piece–through countless iterations and refinement an interactive prototype was created that lets you dive into the experience from two completely different angles. You can explore the app as a tattoo artist managing their craft or as a client searching for their perfect artist match. The prototype brings together all the essential pages like the home, messages, blog, management tools, and calendar, plus unique profile pages that actually make sense for each type of user. This dual approach made sure I was designing for real experiences rather than assumptions.
Design and Development
Design and Development
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inkforge
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