Feed categories explained
How InkMap's feed is organized — Discovery vs Following modes, the per-discipline category tabs, and the cross-discipline Studios, Lifestyle, and Collectors feeds.
InkMap's feed has two layers: a mode (Discovery or Following) and a category (Tattoos, Flash, Piercings, Makeup, Laser, Body Mod, Studios, Lifestyle, Collectors). The mode decides whose posts you see; the category decides what type of posts you see. This page explains how those two layers combine.
If you're new and your feed feels random or sparse, this is the page to read.
Pro tips
- Discovery mode = a ranked mix of public posts surfaced by an algorithm that weighs freshness, engagement, and what you haven't already seen. Good for inspiration and finding new artists.
- Following mode = posts in chronological order from accounts you follow. Good once you've built a follow list.
- Each category tab shows posts of one type. Tap Tattoos to see only tattoo posts, Makeup for permanent makeup, etc.
- Studios, Lifestyle, and Collectors are the cross-discipline categories. Studios pulls posts from every studio account (tattoo, piercing, body mod, makeup, laser). Lifestyle aggregates behind-the-scenes posts from practitioners across every discipline. Collectors shows posts from clients showing off the work they've collected, again across every discipline.
- The pencil at the end of the category strip opens Edit Feeds, where you can drag categories to reorder them and tap the eye icon to hide the ones you don't care about. At least one must stay visible.
Frequently asked questions
- Why do I see body mod posts blurred?
Body modification content is sensitive by default. The blur is controlled by Settings > Content Preferences. Tap the post to reveal it, or change the setting if you want it always visible.
- Why don't I see flash posts in the Tattoos tab?
Flash designs have their own category (Flash) so collectors looking specifically for available flash work can find it. Custom tattoo work and flash live in different feeds.
- What's the trophy icon at the top of the feed?
That's Ranks. It opens a separate screen that lists the top tattoos for a chosen month, ranked by Quality Score. You can filter by elements, style, region, and ranking depth — Top 10, 50, 100, 500, or 1000 entries. Tap How does Quality Score work? inside Ranks for the in-app visual breakdown. The Hall of Fame sub-tab is reserved for convention prizes and isn't live yet.
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