Introducing YOUR Places Stamp Finder
The official rollout is here!
Hey there club members,
For those who've been following this journey, especially those who helped during the early development, you know what's coming. To newcomers: WELCOME!
It's About the WHY, Not Only the Where
With beta testing wrapped up, I'm officially rolling out the YOUR Places Stamp Finder™ with full descriptions of the eight stamps. This process isn't just about beaches versus mountains. It's about uncovering the deeper patterns of places that move you, ground you, or set you free. The same instincts that draw you to certain destinations often mirror what makes you gravitate toward specific coffee shops, neighborhoods, hiking trails, or even that corner of your living room where you feel most yourself.
Most of us are completely unaware of these patterns. We know we love that one brewery or feel energized when at a particular park, but we've never examined the common threads.
Why "Stamps"? I miss that satisfying ker-plunk of passport stamps and then flipping through my passport, reliving memories. So I tapped into that feeling. You'll notice the passport-looking stamps for each personality style. Through the testing, eight distinct patterns were identified in how people connect with places.
What Beta Testing Revealed
Thanks to the brave souls kind enough to try out questions and early versions, along with my onslaught of follow-up questions. The top revelations they shared:
Far more complex place preferences than first thought
Turns out we're not as simple as "I like quiet places" or "I prefer busy cities."
Wanted results beyond a single assigned stamp
Nobody wanted to be boxed into one stamp—hence the primary plus three runner-ups approach to the results.
Particular about stamp names and distinctions
I got feedback ranging from "lame" to "vague" on early naming and description attempts. Fair enough, I hope these will do.
Never consciously considered their relationship with place before
This was the big one. Most people had never stopped to think about why certain spaces feel right.
Understanding these patterns led to informed choices
Once people learned their patterns, they shared with me how they used them to make decisions about where to go and how to spend their time.
Huge thanks to everyone who participated. Your feedback shaped every question and each stamp's development.
The Final 16 Questions
What you’ll see when you answer the questions that lead to your stamp results:
Focuses on why, not what
I tried to move past surface-level preference questions without getting too touchy-feely.
Battle-tested
Every question is refined through real feedback from real people.
Acknowledges your complexity
Once you answer them all, you get a primary stamp plus three runner-ups with percentages.
Let’s Walk Through It
Step 1: Answer All 16 Questions
Trust your gut and answer based on how you feel today. Your first instinct is usually the most honest. Don't overthink it. This is about patterns, not perfection.
Step 2: Review Your Results
You'll get your primary stamp (strongest match) plus three runner-ups with exact percentages.
Step 3: Save Your Results
On your results page, you'll see options:
Screenshot for quick reference
Text for mobile access
Email for deeper exploration
Socials copy for sharing
Step 4: Explore Your Top Stamp
At the bottom of the page, click "Learn About All 8 Stamps". Once on the YOUR Places Stamp Collection page, click your primary stamp for more information.
Step 5: Check Your Runner-Ups
Return to the YOUR Places Stamp Collection page, click on any of your three runner-up stamps for more information.
Step 6: Browse All 8 Stamps
Check out the full stamp collection for how others experience places. This is also great for planning with your crew.
What Each Stamp Reveals
Every stamp breakdown includes:
What you look for in a place
Your core traits regarding space and environment
What drives you when searching for your kind of place
Your Power Places
Your bottom line summary
Understanding your stamps helps you:
Find spots (local and far) that energize you
Plan trips aligned with what you seek in a place
Recognize why certain places feel like "home"
Navigate planning differences with others
A Note About Complexity
We all have elements of every stamp. They're based on human patterns, so odds are good they'll resonate with different sides of you.
You are infinitely more complex than any assessment—even all eight stamps combined. The stamps capture a snapshot of current patterns. As you evolve, your relationship with place might too. That's not a limitation, it's what makes you wonderfully human.
Please retake the Stamp Finder whenever you like.
Ready to Discover Your Stamp?
Takes about 8 minutes. If you helped with testing, please consider trying this version and sharing feedback. While I'm holding off on major adjustments, I'm still tweaking the site for accessibility.
What's Coming Next
This is just the framework, our foundation. Over the coming weeks, I'll dive deep into each stamp, exploring:
How different types complement one another
What to consider when you travel with different stampers
How to create and seek out spaces that honor your patterns
Why your stamp alignment evolves over time
Ways to weave your stamp into daily life
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Your Voice Matters
This is a club for a reason. It's about building a community curious about our relationship with place and belonging.
I would love to hear:
What places came to mind when you reviewed your stamp results?
How does your stamp show up in your daily life?
Any technical hiccups you encountered on the site?
Share in the comments. Your insights spark future posts and help others understand their patterns.
Thanks everyone!
Natalie
This was so cool!