# COMMONPLACE BOOK SETUP :: Starting a Discbound Commonplace Notebook ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DAdsiyoRSD4/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Commonplace Book Setup - A new [[Commonplace book | commonplace book]] is being set up using a discbound A5 sized notebook from Create a Notebook with dot grid paper from Play Anything. [(00:01:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdsiyoRSD4&t=60s) - The commonplace book utilizes a color-coding system with colored dots to categorize and easily locate information. [(00:02:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdsiyoRSD4&t=168s) ## Commonplace Book Features - The book will include decorative elements like [[Washi]] tape, stickers, and vintage paper to make it visually appealing and encourage frequent use. [(00:06:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdsiyoRSD4&t=397s) - A key was added to the beginning of the commonplace book and color-coded to easily reference saved items. [(00:08:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdsiyoRSD4&t=520s) ## Benefits of a Physical Commonplace Book - The speaker found it helpful to collect items in one spot instead of having reference materials in various digital locations. [(00:08:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdsiyoRSD4&t=535s) - The speaker prefers a physical [[Commonplace book | commonplace book]] to solidify information and make it easier to recall. [(00:11:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdsiyoRSD4&t=709s) ## Organization and Theming - The speaker found theming all of the pages with a single theme to be an efficient way to achieve a cohesive look without requiring individual page customization. [(00:13:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdsiyoRSD4&t=780s) ## Content and Uses - The speaker uses their commonplace book to store information from various sources, such as Instagram Reels, by taking screenshots and making notes for easy reference. [(00:13:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdsiyoRSD4&t=838s) - A discbound notebook is being used to store design tips, specifically from a reel, to make them more accessible for use in illustration. [(00:14:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdsiyoRSD4&t=860s) - The notebook will also be used to compile book recommendations found online and serve as a central repository for various notes and ideas currently scattered both digitally and physically. [(00:14:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdsiyoRSD4&t=886s) ## Initial Impressions - The speaker emphasizes that this is their initial attempt at using a commonplace planner and they are pleased with the process and visual organization it offers. [(00:16:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdsiyoRSD4&t=965s)