Mindspace
A connected knowledge ecosystem that gives creators full control over capturing, linking, and exploring their ideas.
Client:
Client:
Client:
Agency:
Agency:
Agency:
My Role:
Product Design
My Role:
Product Design
My Role:
Product Design
Timeframe:
2021-2022
Timeframe:
2021-2022
Timeframe:
2021-2022
Overview
Knowledge work is messy. Notes, research, and references scatter across apps, browsers, and files. Users struggle to connect ideas, track context, and recall insights efficiently.
The client wanted a desktop app that could store, link, and surface information intuitively while remaining fast, flexible, and distraction-free.
To align the team early, I framed our progress through measurable achievements:
Reduced average note-creation steps from 5 to 2;
Cut search time by introducing instant, type-ahead results;
Increased link usage after simplifying the gesture to a single shortcut;
Improved readability with unifies typography and modular panels;
Raised adoption in testing after removing structural complexity.
Overview
Knowledge work is messy. Notes, research, and references scatter across apps, browsers, and files. Users struggle to connect ideas, track context, and recall insights efficiently.
The client wanted a desktop app that could store, link, and surface information intuitively while remaining fast, flexible, and distraction-free.
To align the team early, I framed our progress through measurable achievements:
Reduced average note-creation steps from 5 to 2;
Cut search time by introducing instant, type-ahead results;
Increased link usage after simplifying the gesture to a single shortcut;
Improved readability with unifies typography and modular panels;
Raised adoption in testing after removing structural complexity.
Overview
Knowledge work is messy. Notes, research, and references scatter across apps, browsers, and files. Users struggle to connect ideas, track context, and recall insights efficiently.
The client wanted a desktop app that could store, link, and surface information intuitively while remaining fast, flexible, and distraction-free.
To align the team early, I framed our progress through measurable achievements:
Reduced average note-creation steps from 5 to 2;
Cut search time by introducing instant, type-ahead results;
Increased link usage after simplifying the gesture to a single shortcut;
Improved readability with unifies typography and modular panels;
Raised adoption in testing after removing structural complexity.
Iterations
Prototypes focused on three key elements: fast capture, fluid navigation, and meaningful connections. I simplified the linking model, streamlined sidebar logic, and made keyboard interactions the primary pathway.
Each iteration removed steps, clarified states, and tightened the visual language. The system became more predictable, faster to navigate, and easier for new users to understand.
Iterations
Prototypes focused on three key elements: fast capture, fluid navigation, and meaningful connections. I simplified the linking model, streamlined sidebar logic, and made keyboard interactions the primary pathway.
Each iteration removed steps, clarified states, and tightened the visual language. The system became more predictable, faster to navigate, and easier for new users to understand.
Iterations
Prototypes focused on three key elements: fast capture, fluid navigation, and meaningful connections. I simplified the linking model, streamlined sidebar logic, and made keyboard interactions the primary pathway.
Each iteration removed steps, clarified states, and tightened the visual language. The system became more predictable, faster to navigate, and easier for new users to understand.
Result
The final desktop app allows users to capture, link, and explore ideas seamlessly. Knowledge flows feel natural, connections are easy to create and revisit, and the workspace adapts to individual workflows. Users report less context loss and more creative momentum.
Adrian transformed a complex problem into an elegant, usable system. The app now feels intuitive yet powerful, and the team gained clarity on how to scale features without losing focus.
Sebastian Stein
CTO, Mindspace
Result
The final desktop app allows users to capture, link, and explore ideas seamlessly. Knowledge flows feel natural, connections are easy to create and revisit, and the workspace adapts to individual workflows. Users report less context loss and more creative momentum.
Adrian transformed a complex problem into an elegant, usable system. The app now feels intuitive yet powerful, and the team gained clarity on how to scale features without losing focus.
Sebastian Stein
CTO, Mindspace
Result
The final desktop app allows users to capture, link, and explore ideas seamlessly. Knowledge flows feel natural, connections are easy to create and revisit, and the workspace adapts to individual workflows. Users report less context loss and more creative momentum.
Adrian transformed a complex problem into an elegant, usable system. The app now feels intuitive yet powerful, and the team gained clarity on how to scale features without losing focus.
Sebastian Stein
CTO, Mindspace
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