Hi, I'm Lenny

I make things— that’s the tl;dr. I write code, music, and texts. I’m a mom, a software developer. I design planners. I think a lot (sometimes too much). And I identify problems and figure out the solutions.

I started Layouts by Lenny because I could never find a planner that worked how I wanted it to. The vast majority of them are in English. And finding a Dutch one seems impossible. In a catalogue of blinding colors, feelgood quotes, a thousand sticker packs and infinite templates no one actually uses— it’s time for some simplicity.

Filofax has been my go-to planner for years, and it’s still one I hold a lot of love for. It was only two years ago that I found out my creative scatterbrain was, in part, sponsored by ADHD. Aha! That’s why I’ve always had to write things down so I don’t forget. Now it makes sense. For years I’ve been printing out my own Filofax layouts, because nothing else suits my out-of-the-box way of planning.

So, that’s how I started programming (in Python, for my fellow nerds) to create my own digital planner for the iPad. At first, only a simple week layout and daily overview. Just playing around and testing wat works. At this point, my trash folder on Noteshelf is overflowing with all my discarded layouts and different versions. But finally, with the help of my daughter lending a scrutinizing eye, I’ve managed to create a very complete, but still easy to digest planner. Available in many different themes, including several optional templates. I hope there’s something there for you.

If you have any feedback or suggestions, I’d love to hear from you!