digital notes guide part 1/5: setting up your aesthetic note-taking system 🎀
posted by: glowettee
hey study angels! ♡ mindyyy heree
omg so many of you have been asking about my digital notes setup, and i'm so excited to share all my secrets! this is going to be a 5-part series on creating the most aesthetic and effective digital notes ever. i'm going to start with the basics! this is super exciting because digital notes are literally unlimited, no wasting paper, and no perfect handwriting required.
♡ choosing your digital notebook
because the right foundation changes everything:
notion (my personal fave):
amazing for linking different pages
super customizable layouts
can embed literally everything
aesthetic cover images
databases for tracking progress
easy table of contents
goodnotes:
perfect for iPad users
feels like writing on paper
pretty digital stickers
custom paper templates
easy organization system
beautiful handwriting options
onenote:
works across all devices
infinite canvas (so dreamy!)
easy subject dividers
voice recording option
drawing capabilities
♡ essential digital tools
make sure you have these ready:
hardware needs:
reliable device (laptop/tablet)
stylus if using tablet (worth the investment!)
external keyboard (for faster typing)
good lighting for screen
comfortable study space
backup charging cables
software must-haves:
note-taking app of choice
cloud storage system
screenshot tool
pdf annotator
calendar app
backup system
♡ creating your aesthetic setup
because pretty notes = happy studying:
color scheme selection:
choose 3-4 main colors
pick 2-3 accent colors
create highlight palette
save hex codes
make color meaning system
maintain consistency
font selection:
main text font (i use garamond)
heading font (something cute!)
emphasis font
quote font
size hierarchy
spacing rules
♡ basic organization system
keep everything findable:
folder structure:
semester folders
subject folders
unit folders
topic folders
resource folders
revision folders
naming convention:
date_subject_topic
use consistent formatting
add emoji indicators
number sequence system
status markers
importance levels
♡ template creation
work smarter not harder:
essential templates:
lecture notes template
reading notes template
study guide template
revision notes template
project planner template
weekly overview template
template elements:
header section (date, subject, topic)
learning objectives area
main content space
summary section
question bank area
revision checklist
setting up your digital note system might take time, but it's so worth it! think of it like creating your perfect study sanctuary - every detail matters!
the next post will be getting into actually taking notes during class (and making them both pretty and effective!). for now, focus on setting up your perfect system.
pro tip: don't get too caught up in making everything perfect from the start. your system will evolve as you use it, just like how my notes looked completely different freshman year!
xoxo, mindy 🎀
