Ikigai is building a discovery layer that connects collectors with the right artists — by style, by location, by vibe. We're not there yet, but we're building it right.
Notify Me at LaunchWhat You'll Be Able To Do
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Filter artists by the exact aesthetic you're drawn to — fine line, traditional, blackwork, watercolor, Japanese, realism, and more.
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Discover artists in your city or within your travel radius. See who's booking, what they specialize in, and when they're available.
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View flash sheets, portfolio pieces, and availability — all curated by the artist, not filtered through an algorithm.
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Submit a booking request straight to the artist through Ikigai's intake system. No DMs, no back-and-forth — just the information they actually need.
Browse by Style
A preview of the style filters coming to client discovery.
FINE LINE
Delicate, precise linework
TRADITIONAL
Bold lines, classic palettes
NEO-TRADITIONAL
Elevated classic with depth
BLACKWORK
High-contrast, ink-heavy designs
WATERCOLOR
Fluid, painterly washes of color
JAPANESE
Irezumi, koi, dragons, florals
REALISM
Portraits, nature, hyper-detail
GEOMETRIC
Sacred geometry, patterns, mandalas
DOTWORK
Stippled texture, grayscale depth
ILLUSTRATIVE
Editorial, storybook, whimsical
MICRO REALISM
Tiny, hyper-detailed miniatures
ABSTRACT
Expressive, painterly, conceptual
Style categories, filters, and search ranking will be informed by SEO research — top Google search terms for tattoo styles, regional popularity trends, and emerging micro-styles (e.g. "fine line floral NYC," "neo-trad sleeve," "micro realism portrait"). This data will shape how artists tag their work and how clients discover them. See PHASES.md § Phase 3 — Client Discovery.
No algorithm. No sponsored posts. No noise.
Ikigai connects collectors with artists who are already using the platform — people who care about their craft and their client experience. When client discovery launches, every artist on Ikigai will be verified and active.
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