Changelog v1.0

The Urban Machine is always evolving. This space exists to document the small calibrations, improvements, experiments, and releases that keep the work moving forward.

Rather than traditional blog posts, these entries function more like studio notes — a transparent log of what’s being built, refined, and released across The Urban Machine. Unapologetic itemizations to chart and build momentum, they compile and summarize pending and accomplished tasks.

This log will continue to track updates as new work is produced, new systems are implemented, and new ideas make their way from concept into form. Comments are open to invite feedback and suggestions as a forum dedicated to community, collaboration, growth, innovation, and problem-solving.

Studio WIPs

• Prepping substrates to get new merchandise on the floor.
• Exploring concepts for upcoming cohesive art collections (driven by the success of Soft Yellow Underbelly).
• Grouping existing pieces to create more coffee table art books.
• Stitching words together artfully to build a library of written work.
• Pulling resources to assemble a Press Kit.
  

Tattoo WIPs

• Building flash books for the undecided client.
• Brainstorming Flash Events (outside of F13) to create awareness/anticipation for random acts of specially-priced tattoo days, fostering enthusiasm and building clientele.
• Creating tiered discount and reward programs.
  

Site WIPs

• Working with AI to write the code for a new gallery system with Lightbox functionality for viewing artwork in full detail, including navigation controls and mobile swipe support.
• Mind-mapping the navigation structure and naming conventions of the site’s information architecture.
• Curating a portfolio layout to better showcase illustration, custom work, tattooing, and fine art that are commissions, sold out, or not for sale.
• Adding mega-menus to each navigation heading breaking down each category into digestible pages of content separated by destination.
• Implementing the Words section — a growing archive of poetry, essays, and fragments under the brand Elegance, EXPRESSED.
• Expanding available artwork and merchandise through future drops and releases.
• Ongoing refinement of the Urban Machine website via user experience and feedback. This is and always will be a living creature.

Home WIPs

• Creating art for myself, something I have never before done.
• Propagating herbs and plants until my windowsill becomes a salad bar. I’m pretty much a farmer.

Social WIPs

• Consolidating Social Media to 1 account per platform: tamijourban
• Focusing on Facebook algorithms to build engagement and optimal reach.

War Room WIPs

• Collaborating with local businesses on shared promotions to raise sales and awareness.
• Continued whiteboarding with BIG BLOCK STUDIOS, Inc. to open lines of communication and opportunities.

The Kitchen Sink

• Recent press: Voyage MIA: Meet Tami Jo Urban of Miami