ukino ⋆˚꩜.ᐟ

cute scrapbook aesthetic
difficulty rating for each review
cozy dashboard

Inspiration ⋆˚꩜｡

I’ve always relied on spaced repetition through Anki flashcards, and it helped me tremendously during school. But as I moved into subjects like Operating Systems, Engineering Calculus, and DSA, I couldn’t reduce complex concepts into tiny flashcards anymore. At the same time, I noticed how quickly I forgot things like Git commands after not using them for a while; proof that without long-term memory building, even practical skills fade. I wanted a spaced repetition system that worked for real-world, complex learning, like revisiting Leetcode problems or large chapters and not just flashcards. That idea slowly grew into Ukino , and during this hackathon, it blossomed into a more prettier idea than I had envisioned! ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶

What it does ⋆˚✿˖°

Ukino is a science-backed, cozy study companion that helps students learn better and remember longer. It combines four proven cognitive techniques:

Spaced Repetition – schedules reviews at optimal intervals
Active Recall – converts your notes into quizzes
Dopamine Breadcrumbing - gives tiny dopamine rewards for consistency
Pomodoro Timer - Breaks down long study hours into manageable chunks to avoid burnout Core features include note/document uploads, quiz generation, a simulated coding editor, cozy focus music, streak tracking, spaced-review scheduling, and a dopamine-based Pomodoro timer, all wrapped in a comforting scrapbook aesthetic designed to reduce stress.

Challenges we ran into ⋆˙⟡

Implementing multiple learning techniques in just 48 hours was tough.
Making the UI look comforting and cohesive while keeping it functional took many iterations.
Connecting spaced repetition logic, quizzes, and timers in a clean workflow required careful planning.
Creating a code editor simulation in pure HTML/CSS/JS was challenging under time constraints.
Time pressure: building a functional prototype while preparing for my calculus finals the next day!