LockTodo starts with a simple idea: the next important task should be visible before every distraction.
The problem with most productivity surfaces
Most task apps only become useful after you unlock your phone, decide what to open, and move through a stack of interfaces. That is fine for planning, but not ideal for a moment of hesitation.
When we thought about the iPhone lock screen, we kept coming back to a calmer question: what if the first screen you see could help you continue, instead of pulling you into more decisions?
Why the lock screen matters
The lock screen is already part of your daily rhythm. You check it between meetings, while leaving the house, when a thought interrupts you, or when you want to confirm what matters next.
That makes it a better place for a single priority than a crowded app home screen.
A reading and product philosophy
We want the product and the website to share the same feeling:
- less visual noise
- more intentional hierarchy
- enough whitespace to slow the interface down
- strong typography instead of loud decoration
A tiny example
const todayFocus = reminders.find((item) => item.priority === "highest");
if (todayFocus) {
showOnLockScreen(todayFocus.title);
}The point is not the code. The point is the constraint. A better experience often begins by choosing what not to show.
What comes next
Future writing here will focus on iPhone workflows, Apple Reminders, shortcut automation, and lightweight daily planning. Every article should help someone build a calmer system, not just generate traffic.