Mind Journal Dev Log #1: The First Step

The idea of creating Mind Journal started last summer in my mind. 🤩 As someone involved in marching band while preparing for a future in nursing or the medical field, I often feel overwhelmed. Managing emotions and keeping a clear mind is essential, and I’ve found that journaling helps a lot. That’s why I thought, why not create an app that helps with organizing thoughts and emotions?

Starting Development

As I mentioned, I had no prior experience with programming, and at first, I didn’t know where to begin. But whenever I had time, I watched YouTube tutorials and read books to slowly learn the basics. It was overwhelming at first, but step by step, I started to grasp how things worked.

UX/UI Design – First Attempt with Figma

Since an app needs a clear structure, I decided to start with the design. I began working on the UX/UI using Figma, and today, I completed the first-ever launch screen design for Mind Journal! It’s far from perfect, but seeing an actual visual representation of the app for the first time is exciting.

I’ll continue working on the app whenever I get the chance and will keep recording the progress here. Looking forward to seeing how much I improve over time.