Arkos — Redefining the Way Creators Build and Collaborate
Arkos — Redefining the Way Creators Build and Collaborate
Overview of the Project
Arkos is a community that embraces imperfection, a space for builders, designers, and developers to share first drafts, get feedback, and collaborate.
Inspired by the Greek word Arkhe, meaning beginning, it’s built on the idea that every project starts rough but grows through openness and collaboration.
In Arkos, you:
Share your process, not just polished results.
Tag posts for clarity : Help, Feedback, or Collaboration.
Follow projects, not people, to focus on creation over popularity.
Designed in Figma and built using Bolt.new as part of my journey to learn app development.
Overview of the Project
TokyoTreat, Yumetwins, Sakuraco, and NoMakeNoLife are subscription-based services offering curated Japanese snack and lifestyle boxes. One of the key challenges we faced was a high churn rate of 7% for our monthly subscriptions. A significant reason for this was that customers felt they were not getting enough value for what they were paying. To address this, we introduced a gamified streak and loyalty program designed to enhance customer engagement and retention.
Overview of the Project
TokyoTreat, Yumetwins, Sakuraco, and NoMakeNoLife are subscription-based services offering curated Japanese snack and lifestyle boxes. One of the key challenges we faced was a high churn rate of 7% for our monthly subscriptions. A significant reason for this was that customers felt they were not getting enough value for what they were paying. To address this, we introduced a gamified streak and loyalty program designed to enhance customer engagement and retention.
Sole Product Designer and Creator responsible for the entire product design and Branding. Tools used: Figma, Bolt.new, Github, OpenAI
Sole Product Designer and Creator responsible for the entire product design and Branding. Tools used: Figma, Bolt.new, Github, OpenAI
Problem
Current creative platforms (like Dribbble or Behance) focus on perfect outcomes rather than the creative process.
The result:
Creators hesitate to share unfinished work.
Feedback becomes shallow, more “likes” than conversations.
Collaboration happens rarely or by chance.
In an era where AI enables more people to build products, designers and developers need spaces to connect, ask questions, and grow together, not compete for attention.
Process
Research & Insights
Conducted customer surveys post-cancellation to identify pain points.
Analyzed customer feedback and reviews to understand perceived value gaps.
Collaborated with business stakeholders, directors, and the CEO to align the loyalty program with business goals.
How We Solve It
Arkos brings back the human side of creation through transparency and intent.
Key features:
🏷️ Post Tags — clearly show whether you’re asking for help, feedback, or collab.
🧩 Project-Focused Feeds — follow what’s being built, not who’s building it.
🔄 Process over Perfection — share progress updates and learn from others’ journeys.
The result is a community where communication is clear, collaboration is intentional, and growth feels collective.
How We Solve It
Arkos brings back the human side of creation through transparency and intent.
Key features:
🏷️ Post Tags — clearly show whether you’re asking for help, feedback, or collab.
🧩 Project-Focused Feeds — follow what’s being built, not who’s building it.
🔄 Process over Perfection — share progress updates and learn from others’ journeys.
The result is a community where communication is clear, collaboration is intentional, and growth feels collective.
How We Solve It
Arkos brings back the human side of creation through transparency and intent.
Key features:
🏷️ Post Tags — clearly show whether you’re asking for help, feedback, or collab.
🧩 Project-Focused Feeds — follow what’s being built, not who’s building it.
🔄 Process over Perfection — share progress updates and learn from others’ journeys.
The result is a community where communication is clear, collaboration is intentional, and growth feels collective.
Learnings & Other Notes
Resourcefulness is key: Utilizing existing assets, such as excess inventory, can add value without increasing costs.
Balance user needs with business goals: The best solutions align customer satisfaction with revenue growth.
Gamification drives engagement: A visually interactive and rewarding system fosters long-term retention.
Cross-brand strategy enhances visibility: Encouraging users to explore other products within the brand ecosystem improves customer lifetime value.
This initiative successfully turned a challenge into an opportunity, proving that strategic, resourceful design decisions can lead to both business and customer success.
/ Kendrick Pingkian
/ Kendrick Pingkian
Branding and Marketing
The Arkos logo is designed to resemble a spark, a symbol of inspiration and new beginnings.
It represents the moment an idea ignites, encouraging creators to share their first drafts and start building in the open.
I intentionally kept the shape imperfect to feel more organic and human.
In a world obsessed with symmetry and perfect pixels, Arkos embraces imperfection, because that’s where real creativity begins.
Branding and Marketing
The Arkos logo is designed to resemble a spark, a symbol of inspiration and new beginnings.
It represents the moment an idea ignites, encouraging creators to share their first drafts and start building in the open.
I intentionally kept the shape imperfect to feel more organic and human.
In a world obsessed with symmetry and perfect pixels, Arkos embraces imperfection, because that’s where real creativity begins.
Learnings & Other Notes
Learning by building: translating designs from Figma to a live prototype using Bolt.new pushed me to understand both design systems and code structure.
Clarity drives collaboration: tagging intent (Help, Feedback, Collab) reduces friction and invites better engagement.
Design takeaway: Authentic communities form around shared progress, not finished products.
Next steps: refine post interactions, add comment threads, and prepare for a public Product Hunt launch.
/ Kendrick Pingkian
/ Kendrick Pingkian