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nianian
nianian
Live with less,
But remember more.
But remember more.
nianian, is an app that helps document the stories behind cherished objects, turning the ordinary into memory, meaning, and gentle closure.
UI/UX Design
Individual Project
5 weeks
Individual Project
5 weeks
I got this Montblanc pen when I was 17, it was a birthday gift from my mom, engraved with my name. I’ve carried it with me ever since. Now, I don’t use it as much — the ink runs dry, but I still keep it close.
Like many of us, I hold on to a lot of things. Some were gifts from people I love. Others, I chose for myself. But over time, even the most meaningful ones can get buried, and eventually lost in the mess of everyday life.
We all do that.
Rooted in the belief that every object we keep carries
a story, Nianian was designed as a digital journaling experience that captures the quiet beauty of memory.
Nianian is a gentle presence, designed to meet you in life’s in-between moments. It listens without asking, appears without interrupting, and offers space for reflection just when you need it most.
The Story
Meet Simi.
On her 22nd birthday, she received a pair of hummingbird earrings from her best friend, Hailey. Soft laughter, shared pasta, the hum of the city outside — a night she didn’t want to forget.
She spoke the memory aloud — Nianian listened, and quietly shaped her words into a story.Moments, feelings, places all tucked into her Nianspace.
The memory is waiting. Not just stored, but kept.
The Moments
Nianian remembers quietly.
It might suggest wearing something meaningful when you’re about to see someone who gave it to you.
It keeps track of time, noticing how long an object has stayed with you and how often it’s been part of your days.
And if you choose to pass it on to someone you love, the memory goes with it, softly, and surely.
Nianian is a space to hold onto what matters and make more thoughtful choices.
Start with a 2-month free trial.
After that, it’s $12/month to keep your memories private, $15 to share them with others, and $18 for a more personal, guided experience.
We grow slowly, like the memories we keep, through word of mouth and meaningful moments shared offline.
Nianian is here to be with you, before you forget, or before you buy something you already have.
Pause a minute and live with intention.
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