DIN A6 information system
The DIN A6 information system (DAISY) is a self and time management system based on simple notes in DIN A6 format . These notes are stored in different colored transparent cases:
- red
- up to date today, in progress. The red pencil case contains a supply of paper and can also contain a schedule.
- yellow
- not yet done, in progress. A yellow pencil case is created for each topic or project.
- blue
- Names, addresses, telephone numbers, maps, timetables.
- White
- Facts, know-how, stable information. A white pencil case is created for each topic.
- orange
- creative projects, ideas
- violet
- personal goals and strategies
- green
- Archive, here, for example, expense receipts are also stored. As a rule, there is a green pencil case for every major project.
The sticky notes are given an association term at the top right, which makes it easier to find them when leafing through the pencil case. As soon as a folder contains too many sticky notes, it is split up (subprojects for yellow and orange folders, subthemes for white folders).
In general, all information, ideas, etc. should be written down on A6 pieces of paper as soon as possible.
DAISY supports people who want to organize their planning with a loose-leaf system instead of a preprinted schedule book. The overview of many cases is ensured with one lead case.
DAISY was brought to Europe in the 1970s by the Swiss physicist Martin Gerber. According to him, the same system was called MemoCard in the USA and later infoTop.