First, make sure you have downloaded the latest Patina Project version (8.0.1) from the app store.
After hearing from several folks that they would like to support my continued efforts to develop and improve Patina Project, I started looking into how I could enable this—especially since the costs of introducing highly requested features and keeping the app running smoothly have increased in lockstep with how rapidly the Patina Project community has grown—which is an incredible thing!
I'm excited to introduce
Patina Project Supporters
—a subscription service that allows you to support the ongoing development, improvement, and maintenance of Patina Project.I also believe it's important to recognize those who contribute to keeping Patina Project thriving, so Supporters will be gifted an exclusive badge that will be showcased alongside their usernames and profile.
There are three Supporter levels available:
🥉 Ready-to-Wear Supporter ($4.99/month)
🥈 Made-to-Measure Supporter ($9.99/month)
🥇 Bespoke Supporter ($19.99/month)
We will remember and recognize how long you've supported us. 🙏
Supporter badges are displayed wherever you post or comment.
Viewers can also see your supporter status by pressing your badge.
Up Next
With the 2023-2024 Thunderdome in hindsight, my efforts this quarter will be focused on polishing the community and collection-tracking parts of Patina Project.
Here's the updated roadmap, I've indicated changes to the previous roadmap with 🚗.
First, improve the community experience with the following:
- Multi-Photo Upload (🚗 Increased priority—thank you for voting in the Patina Project Discord!)
- In-App Notifications (Never miss a comment again!)
- Emoji Reactions
- Report Photo or Comment
- Hide Comments
- Mute People
Then, I want to let you track more of your quality clothing in Patina Project and make it rewarding & fun:
- 🚗 Denim/Fabric
- 🚗 Tops, Bottoms, Accessories
- 🚗 Better Foot Measurements (Heel to ball, multiple measurements, & more!)
- 🚗 Daily/Monthly/Seasonal Activities
- 🚗 Badges & Level System
Then, polish the browsing experience:
- Search in Collection
- 🚗 Search Photos and Reviews—not just pairs!
- 🚗 Save Reviews
Roadmap is subject to change.
With your continued support and enthusiasm for creating the ultimate community and information platform for quality footwear, the future of Patina Project is bright.
Please let me know in the Patina Project Discord if you have any feedback about the new Supporter subscriptions or the roadmap. It's my ongoing mission to keep evolving Patina Project to become the most helpful information source and companion for your footwear journey.
-Ted