Ideate Community Update #6
TL;DR
We’re launching the MVP of our Feedback Translator, a tool that turns vague client feedback (like “make it pop”) into actionable design tasks. We're looking for designers to beta test and help shape this feature, whether you're in a studio, marketing team, or freelancing.
Why join?
Early access to a game-changing design tool.
Influence how it evolves to solve real-world pain points.
Personalized support from our team.
We’ve been accepted into Bronze Valley VentureLab (Gener8tor gBETA) to help us prepare for fundraising and accelerator opportunities.
How you can help:
Sign up to test the Feedback Translator.
Connect us with potential investors so that we can accelerate the completion of our build.
Let’s create a world where designers can focus on the work that takes their talent, not their time.
Reach out: rahmi@ideatebetter.com
Introducing the Feedback Translator: Seeking Designers to Test and Shape the Future of Design Workflow
We're driven by one goal: allowing designers to spend more time creating and innovating. One feature we’re particularly excited about is our Feedback Translator—a tool designed to bridge the gap between non-designer creative input and actionable design tasks.
We know that client feedback can often be messy, unclear, or loaded with vague and generic suggestions that don’t always translate well into design directives. The Feedback Translator uses LLM modeling to decode feedback, transforming vague comments like “make it pop” into specific, actionable suggestions, ensuring designers can focus on what they do best—creating.
But before we roll this out, we need your expertise to make it even better.
We’re going to be ONBOARDING SEVERAL DESIGNERS FROM OUR WAITLIST (feels so good to finally say that!!) but are also looking for a select group of additional designers to introduce the Feedback Translator into their workflow. Whether you're part of a boutique studio, a marketing department, or a freelancer juggling multiple clients, your perspective is invaluable.
Here’s what’s in it for you:
Early access to a tool designed to improve your feedback process.
The opportunity to shape how the feature evolves based on your real-world needs.
A direct line to our team for personalized support and collaboration.
We’re especially interested in hearing how you currently deal with unclear feedback, the pain points you encounter, and the kind of translations that would actually save you time and effort.
If you’re just interested in learning more about this tool and our thought process behind development, check out our Substack announcement from last week: Bridging the Feedback Gap: The End of the 'Make It Pop' Era
Want to be part of the future of design operations? Shoot me an email to join our beta program and help us create a tool that makes your life easier.
This is a tool created by designers for designers. Let’s reimagine the design process together.
Building Updates
We have been super busy polishing up our Feedback Translator to a place where it can be of value to designers and have almost reached that point! Additionally, we are still working on developing a coded beta of our figma prototype that allows designers to create their brand presentations in a matter of minutes.
Bronze Valley VentureLab (Gener8tor gBETA) - Week One
The week before Thanksgiving, we received the exciting news that we were one of 5 companies selected to participate in the Bronze Valley VentureLab (Gener8tor gBETA).
Through week one, it has been very clear that this program will be an invaluable resource helping us prepare to raise our pre-seed round and helping us to get the most out of participation in an investment accelerator this spring.
Our first task has been perfecting our Executive Summary. To any investor receiving these updates, we would love to get your input on our Executive Summary as it stands today. Feel free to shoot me an email and I will be happy to send it your way!
Looking forward to providing more updates as we progress through the program!
Accelerator Updates
Slauson & Co: Friends & Fam - Waiting to hear updates after our first round interview
Forum Ventures - Waiting to hear updates after our first round interview
Techstars San Francisco - Passed first round, working through their Challenge Series (has been a great way to also learn more about ourselves)
Techstars New York - Passed first round, waiting on next steps!
Gener8tor Milwaukee - Application submitted
What’s Next?
We’re going to continue to develop our tool to get it in to the hand of designers ASAP. We are continuing our fundraising outreach, as well as progressing through the accelerator interview selection process.
How Can You Be of Help?
We’re looking to connect with designers, art directors, creative directors, and studio owners interested in testing our feedback translator.
Funding Sources : We’re seeking more intros to get the ball rolling on our pre seed round. If you know someone we should talk to, please share this substack or connect us!
Thank you for joining us in our journey to create a world where designers can just design.
Feel free to reach out directly at rahmi@ideatebetter.com
Thanks,
Rahmi Halaby