Historical color guides are invaluable for designers and historians, but they’re often hard to access or poorly digitized. Build a platform that archives and presents these guides in high-resolution, searchable formats. Monetize through subscriptions or one-time purchases. Start by digitizing a few key guides and adding annotations. The biggest risk is niche appeal limiting growth.
Modern digital archive for historical color guides
Create a digital platform showcasing historical color guides like the 1692 pre-Pantone manual. Target designers and historians interested in color theory.
Why now
Designers and historians are fascinated by historical color systems, but accessing them digitally is often cumbersome.
- Who for
- Designers, historians
- Business model
- Subscriptions, one-time purchases
- Effort
- A few weeks
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