“Goal” is a new journaling app for OS Yamato that offers a gentle, reflective space to set seasonal intentions without pressure or gamification.
Likely a web-based journaling app built with standard web stack (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), possibly leveraging a static site or lightweight framework, given the GitHub repo; exact architecture not detailed.
2025-09-02
- website
Highlight 1
Emphasis on mindful presence over productivity, offering a refreshing alternative to task-oriented tools.
Highlight 2
Simple, emotive inputs (emoji, importance, due date) make goal creation feel personal and intuitive.
Highlight 3
The fading mechanic and favorites afford gentle lifecycle control—low-pressure yet meaningful engagement.
Improvement 1
Clarify technology stack or platform specificity (web, PWA, etc.) to help users understand access and deployment.
Improvement 2
Provide optional reminder or reflection prompts, balancing gentle engagement with a little structure.
Improvement 3
Improve discoverability—adding SEO metadata, clear landing page, screenshots or demo to attract users.
Product Functionality
Consider adding optional features like gentle reminders or reflection prompts, import/export for journaling backups, or integration with calendar apps—with opt-in to preserve the low-pressure ethos.
UI & UX
Add visual previews or onboarding guidance to show how goals appear and fade; consider animations for fading; ensure accessible design (contrast, font size).
SEO or Marketing
Improve landing page with clear headlines, descriptive metadata, shareable visuals; add blog or story-style posts explaining the philosophy; leverage social media or ‘behind the scenes’ storytelling to reach mindful-tech audiences.
MultiLanguage Support
Offer interface translations (e.g. Japanese, English, others) to reach broader users; detect browser locale and serve appropriate language by default, with manual language toggle.
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What happens to a goal if I don’t interact with it?
Unused goals quietly fade over time—this is intentional, to support letting go rather than building pressure.
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Can I save a goal for longer than its due date?
Yes—by marking a goal as a favorite, you can keep it active longer beyond its initial lifecycle.
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Is this a task manager with reminders and notifications?
No—‘Goal’ is designed as a reflective, ritual-like journaling space without reminders, gamification, or productivity tracking.