Commerce photos
- Hero product photo or render for each SKU
- What is in the box layout
- Packaging front and product label
- Quickstart/manual cover
Product proof
Every product needs real photos and field evidence before sale.
SteelThumb is collecting product photography, field test records, safety checks, and support evidence before the Grow Kit, SeedPort, or PlotTags move from interest-only to paid preorder.
Product proof matrix
| Product | Photo proof needed | Field proof needed | Current state |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteelThumb Grow Kit | Packed kit, 20-bag installed guild, irrigation zones, PlotTags placement, Tendril prep path | Leak test, water distribution, pump cutoff, manual shutoff, outdoor power guidance | Required before paid preorder |
| SeedPort | Standalone unit, tray flow, labeling positions, lighting/airflow/water setup, quickstart/packaging | Seed-starting run, germination photos, heat/light/water boundary notes, failure-mode record | Required before paid preorder |
| PlotTags | Tag set, package front, label close-up, stake/clip placement, bag/bed/reservoir/device use | Outdoor weather notes, camera readability, human readability, replacement-label path | Required before paid preorder |
Required proof captures
| Product | Proof type | Required capture | Target path | Current state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelThumb Grow Kit | Commerce photo | Hero product photo or clearly labeled render of packaged 20-grow-bag guild kit. | products/grow-kit/photos/YYYY-MM-DD/hero-product.png | Missing; blocks listing and checkout |
| SteelThumb Grow Kit | Field proof | Installed 20-bag guild with irrigation zones, PlotTags placement, Tendril prep, and safety boundary. | products/grow-kit/field-proof/YYYY-MM-DD/proof-notes.md | Missing; media permission required for customer gardens |
| SeedPort | Commerce photo | Standalone SeedPort unit or clearly labeled render with tray/rack scope visible. | products/seedport/photos/YYYY-MM-DD/hero-product.png | Missing; final tray/rack scope required |
| SeedPort | Field proof | Seed-starting run photo sequence with tray labels, light/airflow/water notes, and failure-mode record. | products/seedport/field-proof/YYYY-MM-DD/proof-notes.md | Missing; no germination guarantee allowed |
| PlotTags | Commerce photo | Full PlotTags set with final tag count, material, ID range, marker sheet, and packaging. | products/plottags/photos/YYYY-MM-DD/hero-product.png | Missing; final material and ID range required |
| PlotTags | Field proof | Human readability, camera readability, placement, weathering, and replacement-label proof photos. | products/plottags/field-proof/YYYY-MM-DD/proof-notes.md | Missing; avoid private location data |
Shot list before paid preorder
Use-context photos
- Grow Kit installed as a 20-bag guild
- SeedPort loaded with trays and labels
- PlotTags placed in bags, beds, reservoirs, and device positions
- Close-up photos that show scale and real materials
Proof records
- Date, location context, and product version
- Test result or pass/fail note
- Known limitations and unresolved failures
- Reviewer and release-gate decision