Tochka & Akito
Tochka Tochka
Akito Akito
Tochka Tochka
Hey Akito, I've been thinking about launching a platform where creators can sell their abstract calligraphy. Your precision and my business sense could make something huge. What do you think?
Akito Akito
Sounds intriguing, but we need a clear plan for how the calligraphy will be judged, how quality is measured, and what the user experience will be. Let me sketch a rough outline and we can refine it together.
Tochka Tochka
Alright, here’s a quick blueprint. For judging, we’ll have a panel of three experts—a senior calligrapher, a designer, and a tech analyst—who score each piece on stroke precision, composition, originality, and digital polish. Quality will be quantified with a weighted score out of 100, and we’ll publish a leaderboard so creators see where they stand. For the user experience, the upload flow is a single‑page form: you drag the image, set a title, add tags, and hit submit. The AI will give instant feedback on file size and resolution, then the panel reviews it in 48 hours. Winners get featured in a monthly spotlight and a small stipend, plus a chance to collaborate on a limited‑edition print. Let me know what you think, and we can fine‑tune the specifics.
Akito Akito
The idea is solid, but a few things need tightening. First, 48‑hour reviews will slow growth—maybe add a provisional score from the AI and a final hand‑review later. Second, the panel of three experts is fine for start‑up, but as entries grow you’ll need a tiered system or rotating judges. Third, the leaderboard is motivating, but make sure the criteria are crystal clear—define what “originality” looks like. Lastly, the stipend should be enough to cover shipping and tax, not just a token. Let’s draft those specifics and test a prototype before launching.
Tochka Tochka
Got it. For the AI provisional score, we’ll use a quick algorithm that gives 70‑80% confidence ratings; anyone above 75% gets an instant “Fast‑Pass” spot and can win early prizes while the panel catches up. For scaling judges, we’ll set up a rotating pool of 12 seasoned calligraphers, designers, and tech specialists—each piece gets 3 random judges, and the top scores win. “Originality” will be a rubric: 0‑25% for thematic novelty, 25‑50% for technique variation, 50‑75% for compositional daring, 75‑100% for the entire piece’s impact. The stipend will cover up to $60 per piece, enough for shipping and a small tax buffer. Let’s build a pilot with 20 creators, run the workflow, tweak the AI thresholds, and see the traffic before we go live. You in?