Item Diary
Add diary entries to items to track usage experiences and important events.
What is Item Diary?
Item Diary is a "usage log" for your items:
- Record usage, maintenance, and repair experiences
- Record important events related to items
- Displayed in chronological order, forming a "life archive" for the item
Plain explanation
Item Diary is like a "growth journal" for your items. For example, after buying a skincare product, you can record "started using today," "good results after two months," "switched to a new one for the season change," and so on, forming a complete usage record.
Adding a Diary Entry
- Go to the item details page
- Find the "Diary" section by scrolling down or tapping the diary tab
- Tap "Add Diary" or the "+" button
- Enter the diary content
- Optionally add images
- Select a date (defaults to today)
- Tap "Save"
Screenshot placeholder: Diary section on the item details page showing the add button and diary list
Diary Content
A diary entry can include:
- Text: event descriptions, usage impressions, etc.
- Images: photos or selected images as records
- Date: the date the event occurred
Viewing Diary Entries
All diary entries are displayed in chronological order:
- The most recent entry appears at the top
- Each entry shows the date, content, and images
- Tap an entry to view details or edit
Editing and Deleting Diary Entries
- Tap a diary entry to edit its content
- Long press or tap the delete button to remove it
Use Cases
Skincare Product Tracking
- Record "opened and started using today"
- Record "skin improved after two weeks"
- Record "switched to another product for the season change"
- Track the actual effectiveness of skincare products
Equipment Maintenance Log
- Record "equipment malfunctioned, contacted repair service"
- Record "repair completed, parts replaced"
- Record "routine maintenance completed"
- Build a complete equipment maintenance history
Lending and Return Records
- Record "lent to friend"
- Record "returned by friend"
- Track who borrowed the item and when it was returned
Collectible Records
- Record "acquired at a trade show"
- Record "exhibited at a collectors' fair"
- Document the origin and story of collectibles
Outfit Diary
- Record "wore this outfit today"
- Record "paired with a certain pair of pants"
- Build an outfit diary for style inspiration
Diary vs. Comments
| Feature | Purpose | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Diary | Record item experiences, personal usage | Yourself |
| Comments | Group discussion and communication | All collaborators |
Tip
Diary is ideal for tracking personal usage experiences with items, while Comments are better for collaborative discussions. You can use both at the same time.
Value of Diary Entries
- Track effectiveness: for example, review diary entries to see how a skincare product performed over time
- Record history: build a complete usage archive for an item
- Inform decisions: reference past diary entries when making purchase decisions
- Preserve memories: diary entries for collectibles capture their stories