Sourcing digitalization
The End of the Physical Pinboard Era

TL;DR Summary:
Physical pinboards take time, travel, and endless photos. Dobby’s Digital Pinboard lets you gather, share, and track Digital Hangers in one shared space — see what you like, order a hanger instantly, and see which suppliers perform best.
Pinboards have always been part of the creative process — tactile, visual, collaborative. But in a digital world, they’re also slow.
Travelling to a central pinboard, photographing hangers, and sending updates by email isn’t just inefficient — it fragments communication and delays decisions.
With Dobby, you can leave those manual steps behind.
Meet the Digital Pinboard
Dobby’s Digital Pinboard brings your entire fabric selection process online. Instead of snapshots and spreadsheets, you get a single shared space where every hanger is visible, searchable, and actionable.
- Gather fabrics instantly: Add Digital Hangers to a communal, editable pinboard with a few clicks.
- Collaborate easily: Everyone involved — from sourcing to design — can see updates in real time.
- Act on what you see: Like a fabric? Order the hanger directly from your active project. No emails, no follow-ups.
Why It Matters
Fashion teams move fast. When your materials, visuals, and decisions are all in one place, you move even faster.
The Digital Pinboard keeps teams connected and decisions aligned — no travel, no photos, no wasted time.
👉 Book a demo to see how Dobby’s Digital Pinboard can simplify your fabric selection process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dobby’s Digital Pinboard?
It’s a shared online space where teams can gather, view, and manage Digital Hangers for fabric selection and sourcing.
How is it different from a physical pinboard?
There’s no need to travel or take photos — everything is digital, shared instantly, and updated in real time.
Can I order hangers directly from the pinboard?
Yes. You can order a hanger straight from the project you’re working on without leaving Dobby.
Does the Digital Pinboard track supplier performance?
Yes. Dobby tracks every hanger from upload to decision and shows which suppliers have the highest hit rate.
Who can use the Digital Pinboard?
Designers, sourcing teams, and merchandisers — anyone involved in material selection and collaboration.