Ramadan Journal
MEDIUM: Digital and Print
TOOLS: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate
SKILLS: Design and Layout, Iterative Design, UX, Photography, Mockup Creation, Content Creation, E-Commerce skills.
YEAR: 2023
I created this Ramadan journal because I couldn’t find one that truly met the needs of Muslims observing the month of fasting. This flexible system helps users focus on worship while fasting. Tested and refined for flexibility, it supports both print and digital use, helping users experience a more intentional, spiritually connected Ramadan.
KEY FEATURES
30 daily Morning and Evening pages divided into three sections.
Reflective sections after 10 days to Track progress.
Goal Tracker.
Check-list pages for odd nights.
USER JOURNEY
FEEDBACK DRIVEN ITERATIONS
USER GAINS
USER PAINS
Users initially found the journal visually unengaging, describing it as too dull.
Users did not realize there were distinct morning and evening pages.
Users found the first prototype too complicated.
Users preferred filling out the habit tracker at the end of the day.
Users wanted to write less to make the journaling process quicker.
Enhanced the journal’s visual appeal with calming colors and Islamic geometry art.
Used headings and separators to distinguish morning and evening pages effectively.
Simplified prompts into smaller sections, reducing cognitive load and streamlining usability.
Moved the habit tracker to the end, aligning with users’ natural evening reflection.
Introduced concise prompts and checkboxes,
effectively balancing reflection
ARTWORK ITERATIONS
Sketched multiple Islamic motifs to find a balanced, calming design.
Experimented with blues and neutral colors to create a serene visual identity.
Ensured each pattern integrated harmoniously with text and functional elements.
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CONTENT CREATION
Showcased real usage scenarios, emphasizing the journal’s practicality and spirituality.
Developed short previews and visual snippets to engage and educate potential users.
OUTCOMES
200 people purchased the journal.
85% reported increased focus and consistency in their daily worship activities.
Immerse yourself in the holy month of Ramadan with my thoughtfully designed Ramadan Journal/planner, a perfect companion to guide you through a journey of self-reflection, discipline, and spiritual growth. Crafted with precision and care, this journal is not merely a planner—it's a pathway to deepening your connection with Allah, optimizing your daily routines, and maximizing your good deeds this holy month.
Product Features:
Colorful Inspiration: Immerse yourself in the calming hues of blue, each page a visual retreat that complements your daily reflections, Ibaadahs and planning.
Ashra-Specific Planning: Organized into three distinct sections for each Ashra, my journal helps you navigate Ramadan with focused themes and goals for each ten-day period.
Divine Guidance on Every Page: Each section begins with a different name of Allah and an accompanying verse from the Quran, offering moments of contemplation and guidance.
Reflection Sections: Introspective spaces are thoughtfully placed throughout the journal, allowing you to observe your growth, acknowledge your strengths, and set intentions for continual improvement.
Goal Ideas & Tracker: Before delving into the daily entries, you're greeted with a section dedicated to goal ideas to spark inspiration, followed by a goal tracker to monitor your progress.
Detailed Organization:
Morning Pages: Set the tone each day with space to outline tasks, note your mood, and script your duas, bringing clarity and direction to your morning.
Evening Pages: Reflect on your day's journey, track your habits, and sketch out tomorrow's objectives, hence creating a cycle of positive atomic habits and self-accountability.
Bonus Page - Shab-e-Qadr Tracker: Elevate your worship during the last ten nights with a special tracker, a tool to ensure you seize these moments of divine opportunity.