Design Notes

Design principles behind Self Map

These notes preserve the decisions that mattered during development, so future AI-assisted coding stays aligned.

Small action first

The app must always lead toward one small action, not endless analysis.

No ads in the writing screen

Ads belong on reading pages, not next to personal reflections.

Keep controls limited

More buttons can make the app feel heavier. The main flow should stay simple.

Deletion should be safe

Deleting one card should not delete connected cards.

Buddhist influence as design, not decoration

Self Map borrows a Buddhist-like attitude without making the app religious: observe an event, notice the reaction, loosen attachment to a fixed story, and return to a small action.