Notebook design
General idea of the product
Type: clarity notebook
Name: Here you can be yourself
Function: to help a person organize their thoughts, see reality, and take the first steps towards what is truly important.
Key feeling:
“Here you can be yourself”
❌ not motivational
❌ not a planner
❌ not therapy
✅ space for clarity
Format and physical parameters
- Format: A5 or similar (easy to carry)
- Hard cover
- Orientation: vertical
- Volume: 68–76 pages
- Paper: matte, not too thin (to avoid transparency)
- Margins: wide, lots of air
- No numbering
- Logo: on the back.
Typography
Font:
- sans-serif
- warm, readable
- not “corporate”, not “Instagram-like”
Sizes:
- headings — restrained, not large
- body text — comfortable for writing
- line spacing — increased
Feeling: editorial text, not “info-product”.
Structure of the notebook
BLOCK 1. Entry (2 pages)
Page 1 — introduction (text without decoration):
“Here you can be yourself.
And that will be enough.”
(Centering or left alignment — at the designer's discretion).
Page 2 — usage principle (bullet list):
•you can do anything here
•you can write unevenly
•you can skip pages
•you can return
Last line (separately, with space):
Write as it is.
This is your space for clarity.
BLOCK 2. State fixation (12 pages)
One page = one state
Heading at the top:
Right now I am:
Next — 4 prompt lines (not bold, light):
•thinking about …
•worried about …
•wanting to, but not daring to …
Below — 7–9 empty lines.
My support to myself regarding my feelings.
Below — 2-4 empty lines.
❗ NO scales, numbers, emojis.
BLOCK 3. Clarity and focus (18–20 pages)
Each question — a separate page.
Headings (same style):
- What is truly important to me right now?
(subtitle in small print: no more than 3 things)
- What drains my energy but yields no results?
- What do I not want to acknowledge, but already know?
On each page:
- minimum 10–12 lines
- lots of air at the top and bottom
BLOCK 4. Solutions (10 pages)
Page type:
Heading:
Right now I choose
3 bullet points:
•to stop …
•to leave …
•to allow myself …
Below, separated by air:
My next step:
(1–2 lines, without pressure)
⸻
BLOCK 5. Free space (20–25 pages)
Identical pages.
Light heading:
Today it is important for me to talk about:
Next — a blank page with lines or a very light grid.
This is the key block — it is important for the designer not to “decorate” it.
BLOCK 6. Conclusion (1 page)
Short text:
If you have made it this far —
it means you are no longer where you were at the beginning.
No logos.
No calls to action.
Period.
5. Visual style (briefly)
•minimalism
•neutral colors
•maximum air
•no “Instagram-like” graphics
•no icons like ⭐️🧠🔥
Feeling: calm confidence.
Applications 2
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Good day.
I am interested in your project. I am ready to collaborate.
I would be happy to discuss all the details with you.
More works at the linkBehance
Feel free to contact me.
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776 10 1 Hello! I am Darina, a graphic designer. I have 4+ years of commercial experience. I am incredibly interested in your offer. I will be happy to collaborate :)
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1706 104 3 6 What an interesting project! Incredibly interesting.
I already have many ideas regarding your product, so I am ready to share them.
Write to me.
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309 Good day!
I am interested in your notebook design project.
I am a graphic designer, working with printing and printed materials. I will create a thoughtful notebook design that will be user-friendly and visually align with your brand.
🔹 What I offer:
cover design
… internal pages (grid, layout, styling)
style alignment with branding or creation of a new look
preparation of layouts for printing.
I am ready to discuss the details and propose the optimal solution.
I would be happy to collaborate 🙂
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2144 48 0 Hello, Alena! I am a designer-turner. ⚡️ Ready to start working!
✅ I will develop a clean, airy, minimalist notebook design for you
✅ 5 years of practical experience in design
✅ Certified specialist from the international site Udemy
💎 Quality and attention to detail are my calling card
Portfolio:Freelancehunt
Reviews:Freelancehunt
… 🙂 I invite you to collaborate. Please contact me to clarify the details!
*Deadlines are approximate. The cost is calculated individually after a complete review of the text materials.
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289 Good evening!
I would really like to help you. Although my experience is limited, I have already worked on similar projects and I understand well how to implement yours. I would be happy to join and be helpful.
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332 Hi,
This clarity notebook "Here You Can Be Yourself" is exactly what I do best: minimalist, calm designs with plenty of space, warm readable fonts without serifs, and a sense of "editorial" calm rather than motivational noise.
2+ years of freelancing in graphic design, strong point - posters and covers with a powerful hierarchy, wide margins, and neutral colors that convey clarity and confidence without excess.
I will do:
- Cover (hard, vertical A5, matte paper, logo on the back, just the title + key phrase, minimal decor)
- Internal pages according to your structure: introduction, state fixation, clarity questions, solutions, free space, conclusion
… - Font: warm and comfortable sans-serif (for example, something like Inter, Source Sans, or similar with good line spacing)
- Everything with wide margins, increased spacing, without icons/smiles/graphics
- Files: full PDF for printing (CMYK, 300 dpi, bleed), layered PSD/InDesign + JPEG for review
Portfolio with examples of minimalist posters and visuals (lots of space, clean lines, neutral tones): https://oleksandr-portfolio-graphicdesigner.netlify.app/ — focus on Poster Design, where you can see my work with typography and calmness.
Ready to receive details (exact text, desired colors) and start with cover concepts + 1-2 internal pages.
What do you say — let's discuss?
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1735 23 0 Examples of notebooks that I designed and laid out:
https://pertsiya.world/program/ekstradetoks-boks
https://rozetka.com.ua/69124424/p69124424/
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862 6 0 Hello, Alyona!
I am interested in your project and its concept😍
It is a very interesting and cool development, and I will help you in its implementation. I have over 2 years of experience in printing. I will complete everything taking into account your comments and wishes.
I will be happy to collaborate!☺️🙌
Portfolio:Freelancehunt
Behance
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1090 54 0 Hello, Alena!
I will develop an attractive, pleasant notebook design.
Please write to me in private messages to clarify the details of our collaboration.
Some of my works can be viewed here:
Behance
Freelancehunt
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3745 135 4 9 Hello!
I am ready to take on your project.
Portfolio:Behance
Cost and timelines after discussion and familiarization with the materials.
Write to me — I will be happy to collaborate.
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3042 72 0 Hello) I will be happy to complete your order. I work efficiently, quickly, and professionally. We can discuss the details right away and start working)
Portfolio:Freelancehunt
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1341 27 0 Hello, Alena!
I am ready to collaborate, I will develop the notebook design according to your specifications. I have practical experience in designing notebooks. I can show examples during a personal conversation. I work quickly, efficiently, and with attention to detail.
My portfolio:
🔹Freelancehunt
Feel free to reach out, we will discuss the details!
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1032 25 1 1 Hello, Alena.
I am ready to help you. Please reach out, I have experience working with printing. The style is close to me, I will be able to help. I will work on the notebook with great pleasure.
Portfolio in the profile.
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1431 9 0 I will do it!
Behance
https://www.pinterest.com/zinusak0094/
https://vimeo.com/showcase/11881921?fl=so&fe=fs
https://vimeo.com/showcase/11881921?fl=so&fe=fs
https://vimeo.com/showcase/12062690?fl=so&fe=fs
https://vimeo.com/showcase/11131287?fl=so&fe=fs
https://vimeo.com/showcase/10313968?share=copy
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1692 23 0 Good day, Alena!
I am interested in your project, and I would be happy to start working on it right away!
I have reviewed your example and palette. Can you show your logo?
You can find my portfolio on my profile page:
Freelancehunt
Behance
…
I recently finished working on another project and am ready to start working immediately after our discussion!
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1575 100 2 1 Good day!
Very interesting project, I read the description and understood that I want such a notebook for myself :)
I will be happy to create a design for it!
I have over 15 years of experience in printing, so I guarantee the result and full preparation for production submission.
Examples of my workBehance
Freelancehunt
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6571 102 0 2 I understand what you need, I will do it in the best way. I have experience creating similar diaries. Look at my portfolio
Freelancehunt
Behance
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1143 37 0 Hello!
I will develop a lightweight minimalist notebook.
First, I create the design of the first pages, after which I agree on the design with you. Next - the design of the entire notebook. I work until the work is fully approved.
My works in printing:Google Drive
Feel free to reach out.
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1191 17 0 Alena, I would be happy to help bring your notebook to life.
For over 5 years, I have been creating identity and various design products, working with both conservative and experimental approaches. Feel free to reach out)
Portfolio:
Freelancehunt
Behance
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1406 26 3 Good evening. I will perform the task with quality. I have experience, I worked in publishing as a designer-layout artist for over five years.
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882 15 0 Good day!)
I have experience in creating designs for books, business plans, educational materials, guides, etc.
I create designs and prepare layouts for printing.
You can view some of my works here:
Behance
Write to me in private to discuss the details.
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1344 114 1 Hello. I AM READY NOW to do it qualitatively and promptly! I have extensive experience in design for 15 years. portfolio
Freelancehunt
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1161 21 1 Hello!
I will gladly do it.
I will create a minimalist, airy notebook layout with a focus on typography, ready for print.
Deadline: 4 days
I am ready to start now.
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