First
Jun 14 · Turning one
See moment
User tested
iOS + Android
AI-native prototyping
0 → 1
Evernear: a memory journal for sleepy parents
Parents want to remember the little things, but rarely have the time or energy to record them as they happen. Evernear lets them save a moment in under a minute, fill in the gaps later with a guided catch-up, and share it privately with family.
RoleSolo: research, UX/UI, prototyping
ToolsFigJam, Figma, Claude Design
Testing3 moderated sessions, 6 tasks
StatusIterating on findings
The problem
In the early months of parenthood, my partner and I were sleep deprived and constantly guilty that we weren't documenting enough, or sharing enough with family overseas. Other parents told me the same story. Some couldn't remember when their baby first rolled over or laughed.
Plenty of apps help you log milestones. I wanted to explore a different question: what happens to all the moments that never got documented, and can a few gentle questions help bring them back?
From research to flows
Before any UI: an affinity map of what parents need, a mapped app flow, and a brainstorm for the shareable newsletter.
First run
LoginOnboarding: mission and highlightsSocial proof and reviewsAccount setup: name, email, passwordChild’s name and birthdayCelebratory “get started”Home
From Home, four journeysCapture a memory
Capture a memoryAdd media and contextCalendar screen
Catch-up questionnaire
Select a categorySelect a questionnaireAnswer 3 questionsAdd details by media, voice or textReview AI summary and submit
Create a custom catch-upEnter a topicAnswer 3 questionsAdd details by media, voice or textReview AI summary and submit
Timeline
Select a specific memoryEdit the memoryReview and submit
Select a week, month or yearAI summary of that periodMemory cardsOpen a memory to edit
Circles
View circles: parents, family, friendsSelect a memberView profile and permissions
View child profile
User testing
What testing showed
Moderated, think-aloud sessions on the live prototype. Participants used their own pets and family as stand-ins for a new baby.
3participants, 28 to 41 minutes each
6tasks, from onboarding to exporting a newsletter
3 of 3said important moments get lost in their camera roll today
3 of 3described what Evernear is for in their own words after onboarding
Task completion, by participant
Every task was completed. Catch-up was the only one where most people needed a hint.
Completed on their own
Completed with a hint
Not tested
TaskP1P2P3Result
Onboarding
2 of 2 on their own
Create a memory
3 of 3 on their own
Do a catch-up
1 on their own, 2 with a hint
Invite a friend
2 on their own, 1 with a hint
Find a past memory
3 of 3 on their own
Export a newsletter
3 of 3 on their own
Catch-up is loved, but hard to find
Two of three looked for it under the + button or the timeline before finding it on Home. Once inside, all three said they'd use it again.
"The biggest thing for me is this plus button."P1
Guided questions remove the blank page
Participants liked being asked instead of having to decide what to write. P2 named catch-up the most useful feature for busy weeks.
"I didn't have to think about what memory to capture."P1
The calendar timeline just works
All three found a two-month-old memory on their own. P3 called going back by date the most useful part; P1 asked for filters by memory type.
"Everybody knows a calendar."P3
The newsletter splits the room
P3 said it's the feature they'd be most disappointed to lose and wants seasonal cards. P1 would only use it as a ready-to-post format.
"I'd either print it, put it on my fridge…"P3
Let people answer in pictures, not just words
Finding the right words was the only part that felt like work. P3 wanted to answer with a photo, emoji or meme.
"A lot of people are sometimes visual."P3
Onboarding should show, not tell
The reviews screen felt like an app-store page. P1 suggested a skip option and a real newsletter example instead.
"Maybe show an example of that instead."P1
What I'm changing next
- 1Turn the + button into a create menu: memory, catch-up or newsletter.
- 2Let people answer catch-up questions with a photo or emoji, and start another catch-up right after finishing.
- 3Add filters by memory type to the timeline list.
- 4Swap the reviews screen in onboarding for a real newsletter preview, with a skip option.
What I've learned so far
AI makes building faster. It doesn't replace thinking. Research and flows kept every prompt anchored to the real problem, and testing early beat polishing early.
Hiring a senior UX/UI designer?
I'm open to full-time and contract roles, working remotely with teams in Europe and North America.