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Apple Notes Redesign


Redesigning the native app, Notes—to appease advanced note-taking on the go.
ROLE
UX researcher, UX designer, UI designer

SKILLS
Sketch, Information architecture, Interview, Landscape research, Competitor analysis, Usability testing, Wireframe, Prototype, Design system

TOOLS
Figma, Photoshop
YEAR / DURATION
2022 / 9 weeks

INSTRUCTOR
Sally Chung, Ian Abinoja
OVERVIEW

As one of the native apps, the biggest advantage is the high accessibility within Apple’s product system. Naturally, users' behavior ranges from quick note-taking to more complicated usage.

However, users who take advanced notes are found unsatisfied with the restraints while other advanced note-taking apps are difficult to navigate. The redesign has executed a simplified journey, improved the approachability of iPhone, and provided customization opportunities.
WHY REDESIGN APPLE NOTES?

 PAIN POINT 1
Confusing IA
The current Notes app has a simple IA, but this actually confuses users.
 PAIN POINT 2
Editing Restraints
It’s good to have tools ready for use, but there are few customization tools.
 PAIN POINT 3
Unproductive Flow
Users can’t reuse or move notes easily, especially on mobile, it is extra hard.


Market Opportunity




UX Audit & Journey
 SOLUTIONS ON PAIN POINTS 1 & 2
Improving the current problems


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