Creating a daily planning tool for Adults with ADHD
The Mosaic Planner is a digital tool to help adults with ADHD effectively manage their lives, achieve their goals, and find self-acceptance.
project timeline
Nov 2023 - Feb 2024 with continued maintenance
my role
I designed and built the Mosaic planner. I researched, strategized, and designed the content and methodology. I sell it on online marketplaces including Etsy.
the problem
As I explored methods to manage my life as an adult with ADHD, I realized that many traditional productivity platforms—meant to reduce stress—often do the opposite. Their fragmented tools, steep learning curves, and one-size-fits-all approaches leave users juggling multiple systems instead of focusing on what matters. These platforms overlook practical ways to integrate key areas like health, relationships, and finances, creating more stress as users struggle to fit their lives into rigid frameworks and someone else’s idea of productivity.
background
When I received an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, I started to see so many of my patterns and tendencies in full focus. Equipped with this knowledge, I was determined to design a life that worked with my unique mind instead of against it. As I explored methods to better manage my life, I found that this information was scattered across hundreds of books and the entirety of the internet. They also often didn’t offer tactical guidance or support to help you implement these changes in your life.
To help bridge this gap for myself and others, I created a daily planner designed for the neurodivergent individual. It includes a library of worksheets and templates to help you bring efficiency and ease to every area of life.
build
Built as an interactive pdf that functions like an app when used within notetaking apps like GoodNotes or Notability. Designed for tablets and iPads.
currently being sold on etsy
Design Principles
Take the “teach a man to fish” approach whenever possible
Planning and executing are a learnable skillset that you can learn or refine with the Mosaic Planner, but can take with you to any notebook, agenda, or napkin you have on hand.
Allow for flexibility and adaptability to unique ways of working and changing needs over time
There is no wrong way to use this planner. The goal is just to find what works best for you in this season of your life. Let your process evolve and change as you do.
Foster self-compassion and a more peaceful internal experience
You deserve to move through life feeling calm and prepared. We offer the space and tools to help you on this journey.
Content Strategy
The Mosaic Planner covers many topics, but is organized around the following pillars:
Goal Setting and Execution
Task Management and Prioritization
Time Management and Planning
Health & Wellbeing
Finances
Home & Chores
Leisure and Travel
Relationships
Personal Systems
There's a dedicated page for every day, week, and month of the year.
Each week, users can follow our simple 3 step method to plan their time and prioritize their tasks.
Brain Dump everything that's on your mind - things you have to get done, things you need to remember, big emotions, etc.
Organize and Prioritize your tasks for the week using the weekly lists page and the priority rating system.
Schedule in your events, deadlines, and tasks for the week. Take a moment to write down your top 3 priorities.
The Mosaic Planning Method represents our approach to planning:
1
Reflect
2
Envision
3
Plan
4
Execute
5
Track
The pages in the planner follow this methodology to guide users through the process of reflecting on where they are today and what they want for the future.
It also helps them create specific and realistic plans and timelines to achieve their goals.
