The Ship's Log

Josef Křenek, co-owner of TwoDo and a passionate sailor, approached us with the goal of creating a modern digital diary for recording his voyages. He wanted a website that would combine the functions of a voyage overview, a logbook, a map, and a nice gallery of photos from the voyages. The website was also to serve as a template for other sailors to copy.

The main task was to create a website using only the CanvasKit component package, which meant:

• Building the website structure entirely from pre-made components without writing new code, thereby minimizing the cost of website creation.
• Maintaining a minimalist design that does not distract from the content, but at the same time looks professional.
• Ensuring easy replication of the website for other users.

Another challenge was integrating specific elements, such as route maps or dials with marine statistics, into a universal component system.

The key was to create a website that would immediately transport the visitor to the ship. We focused on three main pillars: authenticity, atmosphere and story.

1. Authentic photos: The website opens with a large-format photo of the captain in action with the title "My logbook" and a short description. Such a combination is intended to immediately raise questions: Where did he sail? What did he experience? and draw the visitor into the story.
2. Immediate transmission of the atmosphere: Below the introductory photo, a short summary follows, which introduces the overall concept of the logbook to visitors. At the same time, nautical statistics are presented here - such as the number of miles sailed or voyages made - which give the page a unique touch and tangible value.
3. Detailed overview of individual voyages: Each voyage is presented in a separate post, where visitors will find a map of the voyage, a detailed description of each day and a photo gallery that underlines the personal character and atmosphere of each voyage.

Overall, The Ship's Log is not only a personal digital record of nautical routes, but also an inspiring solution that brings authenticity, simplicity and technological innovation to the world of online logbooks. The resulting website is not just a collection of data - it is an emotional journey that brings visitors closer to the beauty and power of the sea, while motivating other sailors to share their own experiences.