The Pen Addict 632: Reaching Stationery Nirvana
Sep 18, 2024
In this discussion, April Wu, a passionate planner enthusiast, shares her journey through various planners as she gears up for 2025. She delves into the stationery boom, contrasting events in the US and Japan. Listeners are treated to humorous tales of personal stationery hoarding and the joy of discovering unique products. The conversation also highlights her love for glass pens and how they enhance creativity. Plus, get ready for exciting upcoming pop-up events where fans can craft their own notebooks!
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April's Evolving Planner Use
- April Wu shares her journey from 8 active notebooks to 5 focused ones for different personal and work uses.
- She adapts her journaling system to fit her evolving busy lifestyle, using multiple planners for specific tasks.
Value of Face-to-Face Engagement
- Use pen shows to directly connect with customers and gather instant feedback.
- Engaging customers at events enriches product understanding and builds lasting relationships.
Hobonichi as a Fishing Net
- The Hobonichi planner is unique as a "fishing net" capturing all kinds of thoughts, even unimportant ones.
- This perspective values journaling as a personal, emotional ritual beyond scheduling or work.