journal

This journal was created as a six-month companion for reflection, intention setting, and personal growth. The concept is based on the idea of balancing two complementary forces within us: intuition and structure. Through guided prompts, goal setting, and daily reflections, the journal supports users in turning inner visions into concrete actions.

role

In close collaboration with the author and publisher Mandy-Marie Mahrenholz, I contributed to the concept development and led the visual and editorial design of the journal. My work included defining the content structure, designing the layout system, and developing the overall visual language. The goal was to create a calm, minimal design that supports reflection while giving users space to engage with the journal at their own pace.

challenge

A key challenge was translating the journal’s core idea, balancing intuition and structure, into a visual language. I explored flowing, wave-like shapes to represent intuition and creativity, combined with clean layouts and focused spaces that bring clarity and structure to the pages.

outcome

The final design features a clean, minimalist print aesthetic with a strong focus on readability, visual hierarchy and spacious layouts.

To support flexibility and personal rhythm, the journal is intentionally undated, allowing users to move through the six-month journey at their own pace. The result is a reflective tool that helps users organize their thoughts, reconnect with their strengths, and turn ideas into intentional action.

journal excerpt