Love Ledger — Shared Notes for Couples (UX · Emotional Safety)

Appsylvania

Appsylvania

Love Ledger is a private, shared-notes app for couples — a calm place to track meeting notes, gratitude, plans, and evergreen lists that matter to a relationship. The product helps couples keep memories, manage conversations, and plan life together without noise or awkward friction.

The problem

Couples need tools that feel intimate and trustworthy, not another noisy productivity app. Key UX risks: cognitive overload during emotional conversations, confusing sharing/permissions, and features that feel gimmicky instead of genuinely helpful.

Our approach — psychology first

Design for safety: Copy, spacing and micro-interactions were tuned to reduce anxiety during sensitive moments (difficult conversations, feedback, apologies).
Progressive disclosure: Keep the primary flow simple; show advanced options only when needed (sharing, export, subscription).
Transparent pairing: Pairing and subscription flows explain value and permissions clearly to build trust and consent.
Meaningful micro-motion: Subtle motion communicates changes (saved, shared, paired) — informing users without alarm.
Emotional affordances: Rounded cards, soft shadows, and pastel gradients create an inviting atmosphere; clear CTAs prevent hesitation.

What we shipped (deliverables)

Onboarding
Onboarding
Wireframes for core flows (onboarding, pairing, meeting notes, evergreen lists) including error & empty states.
Polished UI screens with light & dark-ready tokens.
Component library (cards, tag chips, bottom action bar, modals) in Figma.
Interaction & motion spec (pairing animation, focus states, list reordering).
Handoff-ready Figma with developer annotations.
Meeting Notes
Meeting Notes

Calm list view for conversation notes: quick tags, pin/delete actions, and a “parking lot” for stray ideas.

Evergreen Notes
Evergreen Notes

Shared long-term lists (bucket lists, gratitude entries) with filters and #tags for easy discovery.

Convo Starters & Settings
Convo Starters & Settings
Our History, Notifications, and Meeting Date Setting
Our History, Notifications, and Meeting Date Setting
Paywall & Pairing
Paywall & Pairing

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Posted Oct 2, 2025

Private shared-notes app for couples — designed for emotional safety, clarity, and effortless daily connection.