I’m really surprised that I passed some of the other app ideas and at the same time grateful. I feel like my idea covers the breadth of what the app contest was initially about (from the rules):
“A) Innovation and Creativity of the Idea; B) Use of OS X and Leopard technologies; C) Feasibility of Development; and D) Mass-Market Appeal (collectively, the “Criteria”).”
Although many might think that “mass-market” is not covered by my app, but seeing as I made it through already shows there is definitely interest.
This is from Brent Simmons -
Were I part of the target audience I’m sure this would sound like total fun. There is the potential for lots of eye candy and fun iSight stuff.
My biggest concern is that the target audience may be too small to make it worthwhile. You have to not only be into clothes in a big way but also have a ton of time to take pictures of your clothes via iSight. I just don’t know how many people have that kind of time and also have the extra money to spend on software.
My app is still in the running! Thanks for those who voted and proving there is interest!
From judge Cabel Sasser:
For a long time I’ve actually been wondering how to make software that appeals to a broader range of Mac customers. It’s something we at Panic haven’t figured out yet… It seems like a giant untapped market, one that is understandably tough to tap because we’re all just making the apps that we want, and, let’s face it, we’re all just a bunch of dumb guy-nerds. iStyleIt — which I suggest you could very safely rename to just “Style”, ditch the dreaded “i” and becoming catchier in the process — could potentially unlock a whole new audience of shareware customers. Or, it could only sell about 10 copies. Still, I’d love to see someone give it a shot, and a “virtual closet” that applies a bit of Delicious Logic and makes for a very specialized, very cool database, sounds like a great place to start to reach those potential new customers.
Thanks! Unfortunately, StyleIt and iStyle were taken. I guess I never thought of “Style”. Always good to get another suggestion on the names.
The last three judges I was very pleased to hear from and sum up some of the reasons why this could be a killer app!
Martin Ott - That’s a new approach for using your iSight :-) Taking pictures of your clothes for your virtual wardrobe. Then take a picture of yourself and try different outfits and styles in your virtual dressing room. It’s probably not only for women. I might even use it :-) The dressing room could be a real challenge to code depending on what approach you’ll take. A more realistic 3D kind of approach might be very difficult. I would probably try a more playful and somewhat abstract approach, overlaying the various pieces just like you do when you hold a shirt or pants in front of you to see whether they fit or can be combined. I like the idea because it’s something new and not the usual stuff. It uses the Mac as a tool to create and share outfits and keeps a connection to the real world.
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David Watanabe - Macs are becoming fashionable, so the next logical step is to make Mac users themselves more fashion conscious. This is hand’s down my favorite one - fun, playful, and actually very useful. Jason Harris is a stylin’ fella, so I could see this turning out well.
I’m biased, but I loved this comment the most haha.
Nicholas Jitkoff - I hate to admit it, but I’ve probably spent more time dressing up Sims than worrying about my own wardrobe. Initially, a database of one’s clothes seemed like a silly idea, but when given the ability to discuss outfits with friends and try out new stuff, it becomes sort of fun. It will take a special kind of person to take the time to put their information in, but iStyleIt could lead to some interesting conversations with friends and help avoid major fashion faux pas.
Honored!!!
Thanks to all the voters and judges again!
