Notion’s New Feature : Canvas !
A flexible, visual workspace for brainstorming, mapping ideas, and collaborating seamlessly.
UIUX Design / Personal Project / Dec 2024, 1 months
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Background
This was a school project where we had to choose a product and design a new feature for it. I chose Notion because I’m a big fan and really love its aesthetic and overall design. <3
User Interview
I did four interviews, asking them their note taking habits, how they use Notion, what do they like, their expectation …
“I use Notion to work with others for brainstorming.”
“I feel weird when taking casual notes on Notion. ”
“I use Notion to keep everything organized.”
“I like how flexible it is to edit documents.”
“I Feel overwhelming with the AI features.”
“Taking notes in Notion is not immediate.”
“I usually use Notion on my desktop and take notes on my iPad.”
“I feel that Notion isn’t personalized enough.”
Insights & HMW
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Notes in Notion are too formal and standardized
“Notes in Notion is too organized and formal, feel weird when taking casual notes.“
“I can’t change the font and color freely!!“
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HMW make taking notes in Notion more casual and customized?
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It is hard to do brainstorming in Notion.
“I use Notion to brainstorm ideas, but doing it in such a structured way feels strange and kind of limiting.“
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HMW brainstorm effectively in Notion?
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For iPad users, it is hard to take notes without writing and drawing function.
“Sometimes I want to draw something when taking notes on Notion.”
“I can’t find an app that can manage files and drawing at the same time.”
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HMW blend handwriting and typing to create a seamless note-taking experience in Notion?
Goal
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Add a feature that allows users to freely take notes or brainstorm, enabling them to write and draw simultaneously for a more personalized and flexible experience.
🫦 Casual
🤏🏻 Customized
🧠 Brainstorm
✍🏻 Handwriting and typing
