Project Overview

itreallydoes.com is home to the MS Sucks Journal, a unique, humor-infused journal crafted to help individuals manage their journey with multiple sclerosis. This project was more than just another build; it was a passion project for our team, driven by personal experience after one of our team members was recently diagnosed with MS. Our goal was to create a supportive, accessible tool for those living with the daily challenges of MS, and to do it with quality and care at every step.

Project Details

The MS Sucks Journal website was designed and built entirely in-house, with meticulous attention to detail. Each page layout was crafted in Adobe InDesign, ensuring a visually appealing and functional design that resonates with the journal’s audience.

Beyond the digital build, we handle the entire production process in-house. We print the journals ourselves using high-quality materials and bind each one, resulting in a durable, easy-to-use journal that’s designed to stand up to everyday use. Every copy is produced with precision and care, giving users a tangible tool to track symptoms, medications, mood, and other health markers relevant to their MS journey.

The website provides potential users with a seamless experience to learn more about the journal’s features, the inspiration behind it, and an easy way to purchase their own copy. Itreallydoes.com embodies our commitment to producing something meaningful and practical for those living with chronic illness, and we’re incredibly proud of the finished product.

Key Features:

• In-House Design and Production: Every page was designed meticulously in Adobe InDesign, and each journal is printed and bound in-house to maintain quality and durability.

• Purchase and Information Platform: The website serves as an information hub and a direct purchase platform, allowing users to easily order their own copy of the MS Sucks Journal.

• Passion Project: This project was personal to our team, driven by empathy and experience after one of our own was diagnosed with MS, adding an extra layer of dedication to the final product.

What's Next for MS Sucks?

In addition to the physical journal, we’re in the beginning stages of developing a companion app powered by AI. This app will allow users to snap a picture of their daily entries, with the AI analyzing patterns and potential triggers in their symptoms, mood, or other health indicators. By identifying correlations between entries over time, the app aims to provide users with insights into their unique experience with MS, empowering them to better manage their symptoms and understand potential triggers. We’re excited to expand the impact of the MS Sucks Journal and offer a tool that combines meaningful data with personalized insights.

Conclusion

The MS Sucks Journal and itreallydoes.com showcase our dedication to creating meaningful tools that provide genuine value. By managing everything from design to production, we ensure that each journal meets the highest standards of quality. This project highlights our ability to create not only functional and visually engaging websites but also physical products that make a difference in people’s lives. The MS Sucks Journal is a testament to our commitment to purposeful design, quality craftsmanship, and supporting those navigating the challenges of chronic illness — with plans for future tech-driven tools to help along the way.