"Hype" is a difficult concept to measure. Passion about a product or a brand is something that is rarely associated with data. Stockx.com is a kind of stock exchange for objects whose value tends to fluctuate over time. And for the first time, we are seeing a more data-oriented approach to the coveted hypebeast market.
Building a portfolio and monitoring the value of the sneakers I love was the starting point. Here I wanted to make sure that the sneakers chosen were also collaborations of the artistic mentors who inspire me. It is a symbolic way of "taking a few steps in their shoes" while displaying the current hype of these collectibles.
In short, this "Hype Portfolio Machine" is made to display in real time with a Raspberry Pi 3 the current value of the collabs of the sneakers that I like. It transforms the abstract concept of hype into tangible, quantifiable data presented in real-time.
The machine represents the intersection of data analytics, sneaker culture, and artistic inspiration. By tracking the market value of collaborations from artists who have influenced LBDL's creative journey, it creates a unique feedback loop between artistic appreciation and market dynamics.
Portfolio Machina is more than a data display — it's a tribute to the artists who have shaped creative vision, transformed into a living, breathing dashboard of cultural value and market sentiment.