The app is designed to revolutionize the collecting experience by providing a seamless and visually appealing platform for managing your prized items. Whether you collect coins, postage stamps, or any other cherished possessions, the Shelf app allows you to easily digitize, organize, and share your collections.
Challenge
Collectors often face difficulties organizing and managing their collections, whether it’s art, interior objects, rare books, or antiques. Information about collections tends to be scattered across various platforms, notes, spreadsheets, or even paper records. This fragmented approach complicates asset tracking, investment analysis, and limits opportunities to share collections with others. Our challenge was to create a convenient tool combining asset management, investment tracking, and social interaction for collectors within a single mobile solution.
What’s Done
Viaduct developed the Shelf mobile app specifically designed for collectors. The app features an intuitive and engaging interface that simplifies collection management. Users can easily add new items by simply uploading a photo, Shelf automatically removes the background from the image and generates detailed item information using AI-based recognition technology.
The app includes a robust Explore screen where users can discover new items, trends, and collections shared by other community members. Integrated chat functionality facilitates seamless communication between collectors, enabling users to discuss items, exchange insights, and request expert advice. Comprehensive notifications and push notifications keep users informed about updates and community interactions.
Shelf also provides powerful search capabilities, allowing collectors to quickly find specific items or collections. Detailed analytics give users valuable insights into their collection’s performance and value fluctuations, helping them make informed investment decisions. User profiles showcase individual collections and items, enabling easy sharing and showcasing within the community.
Key features of the app include:
AI-powered item recognition through photos with automatic background removal.
Robust Explore screen featuring trending items and collections.
Integrated chat and messaging system.
Comprehensive notifications and push notifications.
Powerful search functionality.
Detailed analytics and asset management tools.
User-friendly profiles highlighting collections and individual items.
Result
Shelf successfully connected collectors by fostering a vibrant community for discovering unique items, sharing insights, and engaging in meaningful discussions. Users gained a streamlined way to track their collections’ growth and value, enhancing their collecting experience and encouraging informed investment decisions.
The innovative features of Shelf made it a go-to app for both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike, highlighting Viaduct’s capability to develop community-focused, technology-driven solutions.
