Milestone, October 19, 2026: where The Bailey Perspective is headed and what it will take to get there. This one: Launch the ADHDwear Kickstarter with a working prototype (target: January 12, 2027).
We’re building a Kickstarter for ADHDwear, our own consumer brand that combines a voice‑buddy app with a wearable to help people with ADHD stay organized. The goal is to launch the campaign on January 12, 2027, with a $75,000 target that will fund the first production run. We’re telling you because this milestone shows how a small team can turn an idea into a funded product, and we want to share the concrete steps we’re taking.
Why it matters
ADHDwear is the first product we’ve created that is both an app and a piece of hardware. The app already has a live web interface and is installable on iOS, while the wearable prototype is a small ESP32 board that we’ve chosen for its size and connectivity. The Kickstarter is the bridge between our current pre‑orders, which prove demand, and the real hardware that will deliver the promised experience.
For the people we build for—those who struggle with focus, organization, and daily task management—ADHDwear offers a tangible, tech‑enabled companion. If we hit the $75,000 target, we can move from a prototype to a full production run, making the device available to the community that has already shown interest.
Where we are today
Today the web app is live and fully installable. We’ve set up a Stripe‑powered pre‑order store that is collecting payments for early adopters. The campaign plan page is public, outlining the story, goals, and reward tiers. We’ve also selected the prototype kit: a small ESP32 board that will serve as the core of the wearable.
What’s missing is a working physical prototype that we can film for the Kickstarter video. The app still needs final iPhone testing to ensure stability and a smooth user experience. Additionally, we need to line up tee fulfillment for the early‑bird reward tier, and we must open the campaign page for “notify me” sign‑ups before launch day to build momentum.
What it takes to get there
First, we’ll assemble the prototype kit and capture high‑quality footage of it in action. This video will be the centerpiece of the Kickstarter, so we’ll spend a few days ensuring the lighting, angles, and narration clearly show how the device works. Once the prototype is filmed, we’ll finish the iPhone testing of the app, fixing any bugs that surface and polishing the onboarding flow.
After that, we’ll finalize the tee fulfillment logistics—confirming the supplier, setting up shipping labels, and preparing the packaging materials. With the physical rewards ready, we’ll open the campaign page for “notify me” sign‑ups. This will give us a list of interested backers to email on launch day, helping to kick off the campaign with a solid base of support.
What could slow us down? The prototype filming is a single point of failure: any technical hiccups or delays in capturing the video could push the launch back. App testing on iPhone can also take longer than expected if we encounter unexpected bugs. Finally, tee fulfillment logistics involve external suppliers; any delay there would affect our reward delivery timeline.
One thing you can borrow
When chasing a milestone, break the goal into concrete, time‑boxed tasks and identify the single biggest blocker. Focus on that blocker first, then move on to the next step. This keeps the project moving forward and makes the milestone feel achievable, even with limited resources.
We will report back here when it is reached. Until then, the Studio Log carries the week-to-week progress.
