Bullet Journal for mental health self-care: the role of Information Design

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https://doi.org/10.51358/id.v22i3.1254

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The Bullet Journal method is an information management tool based on information design strategies. It was developed to manage personal information and improve overall well-being in everyday life. This exploratory study examines the role of information design in the use of the bullet journal for mental health self-care using the Grounded Theory Method in online sources where users share their practices. We discuss the four usage trends identified: Self-Regulation Resources, Self-Regulation Exercises, Psychological Aspects Trackers, and Psychoeducation. The method’s flexibility allows users to adapt layouts according to their needs and contexts, supporting self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-expression. By creating personalized visual systems, individuals actively participate in their mental health care, supporting their autonomy.

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Naira Almeida da Silva, University of Brasília

Naira Almeida da Silva is a researcher, clinical psychologist, and designer. She holds a Master's degree in Information and Interaction Design from the University of Brasília (UnB). Her research explores the use of information design by non-designers in daily life and its relationships with experience, mental health, and self-perception.

Virgínia Tiradentes Souto, University of Brasília

Virgínia Tiradentes Souto is a professor in the Department of Design at the Institute of Art of the University of Brasília - UnB, Brazil. She holds a PhD and an MA in Typography and Graphic Communication from the University of Reading, UK. She is also a member of the Postgraduate Programme in Design (PPG Design) at UnB. Her main interests are creativity and innovation in design, information design and digital media design, and gender differences in design.

Ana Mansur de Oliveira, University of Brasília

Dr Ana Mansur de Oliveira is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Brasília (UnB), Brazil, where she is also a permanent faculty member of the Postgraduate Program in Design (PPG Design). She holds a PhD in Theory and Experimentation in Art from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), a Master's degree in Design from PUC-Rio, and specialized in Typography and Art Direction at the London College of Printing, UK. Her research explores philosophical investigations of contemporary creative practices, analyzing possible dialogues between Art and Design as drivers for generating innovation in design strategies and processes.

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Published

2025-12-28

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Almeida da Silva, N., Tiradentes Souto, V., & Mansur de Oliveira, A. (2025). Bullet Journal for mental health self-care: the role of Information Design. InfoDesign, 22(3). https://doi.org/10.51358/id.v22i3.1254

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Vol. 22 No. 3 (2025): 12th Information Design International Conference

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