Building a Futures Scanning Library
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If you're looking to build a futures scanning library there are loads of digital tools available. Given the number of scans you'll collect and the frequency with which you'll add to your database; taking a moment to consider functionality is time well spent.
It's worth considering the platform's functionality in the early stages of choosing a platform:
What balance do you need between flexibility vs structure around tagging architecture? If multiple people will be entering scans, it's worth creating some pre-determined tagging structures.
Will you create a global tagging taxonomy for the longterm? if so, how will you deal with project-specific tags?
Do you need to be able to split out the tags for a certain project? or topic area or scans inputted by a particular scanner?
What about search capability? Remember the more freestyle your tagging, the harder it is to search.
What about scan inputting? what's the easiest way for you to input scans? some platforms like Airtable and Notion make web clipping really easy straight from your browser, whereas others you'll have to enter the scan information + imagery directly into the platform which might disrupt your flow of work.
What about data portability? do you need to be able to pull out scans for a project or topic? will you want to give clients access to particular sections or views?
Below are a few tips to get you started and you'll find links to the foresight resources digital tool directory where you can download templates to get you started.
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