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Effortless stacking plan management for brokers

Challenge

When the pandemic hit in 2020, I fell into a dark place mentally. The regular anxiety I experienced became a bigger issue, and I had no idea how to deal with it. COVID regulations felt endless, and I didn’t know what to do to keep myself sane.

In 2022, I began writing daily in a journaling app, which helped me take what was in my head and express it in words even if I was the only one reading them. Along with therapy and many other tools, daily journaling helped me navigate life.

Approach

The idea was simple: a journal to write anything I wanted and a mood tracker to monitor my emotions along the way. I started with a basic wireframe, and the project took off into something beautiful. I incorporated a variety of colors, animated a few emojis, and added many micro-interactions.

Client
Savills
Year
2019/2025
Duration
12+ months
Type
Mobile
Industry
Real Estate
Scope
UI/UX
Digital Design
Icon Design
Motion Prototype
Journaler is the type of passion project I design with a smile on my face and a podcast in my headphones. This project is very personal to me and I went through many iterations of color palettes, icons, UX flows, compositions, and emoji animations.

For the logo I used primary colors to match the app’s core emotions, and I love how the "J" symbol resembles a face.

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Victor Berbel for over five years, collaborating on the design and delivery of digital experiences that support both internal teams and Savills clients. Victor brings a rare mix of creativity, precision, and empathy to every project—always leading with a human-centered, user-first mindset.”

Jasen Dowell
VP — Digital Transformation and Innovation, Savills
I designed custom icons and animated them using After Effects to add personality and engagement. The micro-interactions were subtle but helped bring the app to life, responding to user actions and making the experience feel dynamic and fun. I really enjoyed adding these details, even though animation isn't my main focus.
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