#36 – Reading Journal part 2

Last week Adam and Ste scoped out the Reading Journal, this week it’s time to go into actual design. Join them on a live build session and see this new Hardcover being developed.

Tune in live to chat, or check back later for the recording and podcast. Recorded Wed, 7 February.

Summary

In this conversation, Adam and Ste discuss their initial impressions of the Apple Vision Pro and its potential use cases. They explore the challenges of typing and using the keyboard in a virtual reality environment. They also discuss the comfort and health considerations of using the device for extended periods. The conversation then shifts to building a reading journal feature within the app and designing the reading journal page. They also discuss additional functionality for the reading journal, such as copying entries and flagging content. In this conversation, Adam and Ste discuss various design elements for their note-taking app. They explore the idea of adding mentions for characters and things, including different avatars for characters based on gender. They also discuss privacy settings for journals and the possibility of deleting entire journals. The conversation then moves on to adding quotes, with a discussion on how to style and reference them. They conclude by discussing next steps and iteration, as well as adding book indicators and tabs, and showing the latest and most liked updates.

Takeaways

Consider adding mentions for characters and things in your note-taking app, with different avatars for characters based on gender.
Implement privacy settings for journals, allowing users to control the visibility of their notes.
Provide the option to add quotes in notes, with the ability to style and reference them.
Plan for next steps and iteration in the design process, focusing on adding book indicators and tabs, as well as showing the latest and most liked updates.