This is how chaos becomes clarity – point by point.
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
(Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)
And how true this statement is. Whether it's a small, close-to-your-heart project or a large client brief, without structured planning, it's easy to lose track. But who says planning has to be boring? With our sticky dots, traditional project planning becomes a creative, visual, and even motivating experience.
In this blog post, we'll show you how to use color, shape, and dots to plan projects, keep track of tasks, and have fun doing it—whether for your team, your family, or yourself.
Why project planning often fails – and how points help
Too confusing, too theoretical, too dry: Traditional tools like Excel, long to-do lists, or software solutions often have a daunting effect. Especially when many people are involved or creative processes are underway, something different is needed: something tangible, visual, and playful.
Adhesive dots offer exactly that.
They visualize tasks, progress, and responsibilities – immediately understandable, color-coded, and flexible.
🟡 Instantly see: Who's doing what? What's been done? What's stuck?
🟠 Creative & visual: Colors provide structure – and are fun.
🔴 Simple & flexible: No technology, software or training required.
How project planning works with sticky dots
Whether you are planning solo or working in a team – this method works everywhere:
1. Divide the project into phases
Break your project down into manageable steps – for example:
Conception
Implementation
Feedback
Diploma
Each phase gets its area on the plan.
2. List & visualize tasks
Write tasks on cards, sticky notes, or directly on the board. Each task will then receive a sticky dot based on its status or category.
For example:
🔵 open | 🟡 in progress | 🔴 critical | 🟢 completed
3. Use color codes for categories
In addition to the status, you can also assign colors to categories:
🟣 Communication | 🟠 Design | 🟤 Technology | ⚫ Finance
This provides a better overview and shows where the problem lies – at a glance.
4. Make team assignment visible
Each team member receives their own dot color or initial. This makes it clear who is responsible for what—and how much has already been accomplished.
5. Cleverly integrate time planning
Use dots on calendars, timelines, or weekly planners to mark deadlines, milestones, and meetings.
Tips & tricks for precise project planning:
🟣 Use points as a reward
For every task you complete, you get a green dot – this motivates you and gives you a real sense of achievement.
🟤 Schedule visual check-ins
Check the status of the items once a week – and the project status is complete. No need for a marathon of meetings.
⚫ Use colors strategically
Less is more: Use a maximum of five colors per project. Too many colors create chaos instead of clarity.
🔵 Adhesive dots instead of digital tools?
Not instead, but in addition! Many of our customers combine Miro, Trello, or Notion with real dots on a whiteboard – for a tactile experience and team flow.
Our favorite dots tools for perfect project planning
🟡 Wall planner with dots: Monthly overview on cardboard – perfect for visual time planning.
🔴 Sticker bundles : Different dot sizes & colors for status, categories and teams.
🟣 Mobile boards for workshops : Ideal for project launches, team meetings or co-creation.
Of course, you can find them all directly in our shop – compiled for precise planning with style.
Project planning in various areas of application:
⚫ Agencies & Teams
Visualize projects, milestones, and timing. Teams can see at a glance what's happening—and where support is needed.
🟣 Architectural offices & technical projects
Use points to visualize planning phases, approvals, or construction sections. They're also perfect for construction schedules.
🔴 Family planning & household projects
Renovation, moving, birthday planning? Project planning with points helps with personal life, too. Everyone can see what needs to be done – and who's doing what.
🟡 School projects & university teams
Presentations, group work, final projects – points help keep track of deadlines and clarify responsibilities.
🟠 Campaign planning in marketing
Content, channels, budgets – color-coded with points, everything is immediately understandable and adaptable.
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
– Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
And with a plan that inspires, motivates and brings joy, this goal becomes reality step by step – point by point.
Conclusion: Project planning can be fun – with sticky dots
Our dots not only make your planning clearer, but also more creative and motivating. Whether you're working solo or with a large team, the visual structure provides clarity, progress—and a true love of dots.
Try it out – and turn your next project into a true adhesive experience. Dots is good!
