Behind the Scenes: How We Create Our Digital Printable Planners

Behind the Scenes: How We Create Our Digital Printable Planners

💭 Step 1: Inspiration Strikes

Every planner starts with a problem.
Not in a bad way—but in a "how can we make life easier?" way. Whether it’s juggling a busy week, tracking a new habit, budgeting for the month, or just trying to remember what’s for dinner… we design based on real needs from real people (including ourselves!).

Where we get our inspo:

  • Our own messy schedules 🙃

  • Customer requests & reviews

  • Seasonal needs (hello, holiday planner!)

  • TikTok/Instagram planner trends

  • A love for making order out of chaos

🧠 Step 2: Sketching the Layout

Before we ever touch the design tools, we sketch it out—pen, paper, coffee in hand. ☕️
We map out:

  • What the page needs to do (i.e., track habits, organize meals, plan a week)

  • How to make it simple & intuitive

  • What extra features would actually help

Think of it like UX design… but for your brain on paper.

🎨 Step 3: Designing in Canva, Illustrator, or Affinity

This is where the magic happens ✨
We use tools like Canva Pro, Adobe Illustrator, or Affinity Designer to bring the layout to life.

This step includes:

  • Choosing fonts and colors that are stylish but still functional

  • Adding design elements (but keeping it uncluttered!)

  • Making sure it prints beautifully AND works great digitally (on GoodNotes, Notability, etc.)

We obsess over spacing, alignment, and whether that tiny checkbox is just right.

📋 Step 4: Testing, Tweaking, and Testing Again

We print it out. We test it on iPads. We give it to our friends and ask:
👉 “Does this make sense?”
👉 “Would you actually use this?”
👉 “Be honest—do you want to fill this in, or does it feel like a chore?”

Only the layouts that pass our vibe check make it into the final product.

🖤 Why We Love Making These

Creating planners isn’t just about cute fonts and boxes (though we love that part too). It’s about helping people feel a little more in control of their chaos.

If one of our designs helps you breathe easier, plan better, or crush your goals? That’s a win for us.

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