The Hard Part Wasn’t Building More AI Features. It Was Connecting Their Outputs

Description and use

Multiple independent tattoo tools produced isolated results, hindering seamless design progression. Implementing a shared TattooResult format enabled smooth handoffs between stages, enhancing the overall workflow.

Problem

Multiple independent tattoo creation tools produced isolated results, making it difficult for users to continue working on a design across different stages.

Outcome

By treating the output of each tool as a shared, modifiable result rather than a final product, the team streamlined the user journey, reduced friction, and enabled continuous refinement across the entire tattoo creation workflow.

Workflow

• Input (image or text) → Generate tattoo design → Modify design → Try on (body placement preview) → Save / Download / Share

Evidence

The tool became less important than the result it produced.

Source

The useful flow became: reference image → tattoo design → modify → try on

Source