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Forget generic 5-star crowd averages. CuratedLists is a precision evaluation engine built for tastemakers, specialists, and passionate curators who demand nuanced benchmarks and sensory clarity.

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1Section 1 of 7: Roster Formats & Archetypes: Curated Showcases vs. Tier Boards

1. Roster Formats & Archetypes: Showcases vs. Tier Boards

Publish zero-pressure curated gear kits, numbered countdowns, or rigorous S–D sensory tier boards.

★ Curated ShowcaseCollections & Top 10s

Zero-Pressure Gear Kits & Countdowns

Perfect for everyday carry (EDC), travel packing lists, coffee bean selections, developer toolsets, or seasonal roundups where items do not belong in rigid grade tiers.

Live # Numbered Toggle: Switch between unranked collection view and a numbered countdown (#1, #2, #3 rank badges).
Grid vs. Editorial Stack: Toggle between 2–3 column card grids or a single-column longform editorial feed.
Drag-and-Drop Reordering: Drag cards to reorder your kit; rank badges automatically renumber in real time.
Zero Mandatory Fields: Plaintext quick-add allows instant title-only creation; enrich with notes, external URLs, and curator badges whenever ready.
Curator-Exclusive (No Contender Suggestions): Showcases are strictly curated by the list creator. Visitor suggestion buttons and nomination banners are disabled, maintaining an authentic, uncompromised editorial voice.

🏆 Ranked Tier BoardS / A / B / C / D

Precision Sensory Benchmarking

The definitive comparative ranking grid for espresso roasts, mechanical switches, craft beer, or headphones. Evaluated contenders automatically partition into classic tier rows.

Structured Hierarchy: Automatic placement into S, A, B, C, D tiers based on composite scores or manual sorting.
Optional Multi-Axis Radar: Configure 3 to 8 sensory criteria (e.g., Acidity, Body, Sweetness) with custom weight distributions.
Calibrated Scales: Choose 1–10 or 1–5 scoring with configurable step increments (0.25, 0.5, 1.0).
Tasting Rooms Ready: Launch collaborative blind tastings with live dual-radar consensus overlays directly from your tier board.

Single-Screen Morphing Creation Modal

Creating a roster is frictionless and zero-pressure. Selecting [ ★ Curated Showcase ] hides S–D tier settings and multi-axis radar complexity, showing only title, category, layout, and rank toggle. Switching to [ 🏆 Tier Board ] dynamically reveals tier structures and optional flavor profile scoring.

User-Scoped Vanity URLs (/@username/slug)

Every list receives a clean vanity URL: curatedlists.app/@curator/my-gear-kit. You can edit your list slug in Settings at any time—automatic HTTP 308 permanent redirects track previous_slugs so shared links and QR codes never break.

Domain Archetype Schemas

Select the domain archetype that best matches your contenders to unlock domain-specific attributes:

📦 Packaged GoodsUPC/EAN barcode scanner, brand, producer, origin, and SKU data.

📍 Places & VenuesGoogle Places address resolution, neighborhood tags, coordinates, and price tiers.

🎬 Media & GamesCover artwork, directors, developers, release years, and editions.

⚙️ Gear & EverydayMaterials, weight, tactile feedback benchmarks, and retail product URLs.

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