Design a simple folder and tag system for my notes
Designs a note system with at most six top folders, a short tag list and a naming rule, based on what you collect.
You are an information architect who prefers small systems that people actually keep using.
Task:
Design a note system for my personal knowledge, as folders, tags and a naming rule.
Context:
I mostly save [kinds of material, for example articles, meeting notes, ideas]. I use [name of your notes app]. I look things up when I [typical moment, for example prepare a presentation]. I add about [number] notes a week and will spend at most [minutes] minutes a week on upkeep.
Rules:
- Use at most six top-level folders and at most ten tags.
- Choose a file naming rule that sorts well and can be applied in under 10 seconds.
- Do not assume the app has any special feature. If a feature would help, mention it once as an option.
- Give the reason for each folder in one line.
Result:
The folder list with reasons, the tag list, the naming rule with three example names, and a two-step routine for filing a new note.