This is my first mini, and it's much easier to travel with than the larger size. Still the gorgeous and functional design, and still has enough room for everything I need!
The format of these planners really work well for me. I have space for my daily to-dos, can view my entire week, and add notes. As a mom and full time writer, it helps me stay organized, track all my daughter’s activities, my work meetings, deadlines and random tasks I want to get done at home.
This is my third year with this planner. I started with the larger size and was a little nervous to switch to the smaller, but it has been perfect for the last 2yrs. I’m happy to have found a planner that meets my needs after switching from an appointment/time based calendar for 40yrs. I like that Day Designer offers several size options with the same features. They ship quickly which is a bonus. The paper quality is fine and a pleasure to write on. It holds up to several erasings/rewrites. It is a beautiful calendar. The black and white stripe is elegant and I never tire of it.
Dinged 1/2 star for the pocket which has come away from the cover with little use. Perhaps a slight gusset to be able slide items out more easily without pulling on the pocket.
I have used Daily Planner for the last several years but I have found that I want to look more at my week overall and this planner fits the bill for my needs. My work and personal life has changed as my work has now become more part time and my personal time has expanded with new hobbies and lunch dates with friends. Having a planner that shows the full week works better for my life and adjusting my schedule as needed.