Jot
Product Design
Team
Individual Project
Role
Product Designer
Timeframe
March, 2024 - June, 2024
Overview
Jot
Jot is a mobile journaling app designed to help users develop new habits and maintain consistency. Inspired by my personal experience of starting a journal at the beginning of this year, I recognized the value of a simple, low-commitment system that facilitates consistency. This fueled my ambition to develop Jot into a mobile application, providing users with an tool to effortlessly track their progress and stay consistent in their journaling journey.
Problem
Journaling consistently can be tough
While journaling is a common practice for many individuals, maintaining consistency is a challenge for many. This struggle is often attributed to factors such as time constraints, perceived complexity, and difficulty in finding a suitable format.
Research
What makes consistency so difficult?
In order to understand the problem and the users needs, I conducted interviews with 10 individuals interested in self improvement and self care. I also created online surveys in order to better understand the main struggles individuals face when beginning their journal.
Design Process
Visual Identity & Wireframes
My main focus was on achieving a minimalistic aesthetic while still creating a sense of warmth and friendliness.
Solution
Introducing Jot
Jot simplifies journaling with a low-commitment system which prompts users to summarize their day in one sentence and rate their daily effort towards monthly goals. By prompting users to summarize their day in just one sentence and rate their effort towards monthly goals, it makes journaling feel quick and manageable rather than a daunting task.
For more detailed entries, a section for longer reflections is available. This streamlined approach helps users enjoy casual journaling while tracking their progress towards personal goals. The minimal commitment reduces friction, making it easier to build a consistent habit.
Feature #01
Easily log your day with a touch
Quickly log the highlight of the day.
Rate daily efforts towards a monthly goal.
Quickly view past logs and keep track of progress.
Feature #02
Set monthly goals and track progress
Set new goals every month.
Set reminders to stay on track.
Get reminders from friends to stay motivated.
Feature #03
Write longer entries by feel
Longer entries for whenever it feels right.
Keep track of events, thoughts and realizations that cannot fit into one sentence.
Feature #04
Add friends to stay accountable
Remind friends to log.
Display streak to keep each other accountable.
Celebrate milestones with friends.
Feature #05
Widgets to stay on track
Display streaks in the home screen to keep up progress.
Pin progress on home screen to stay motivated.
Maintain consistency through daily reminders.