LURNA

Currently in Development

Smarter Note-Taking for Students

Overview

Lurna is a student-centric, AI-powered web application designed to transform the way students interact with their notes. At its core, Lurna helps users take, organize, and automatically generate study material (flashcards, quizzes, summaries, etc.) from their notes. It is currently under active development.

The Problem

Many students struggle to retain information effectively due to inefficient note-taking and lack of time to revise or create study aids. Existing tools like Notion or Google Docs allow for note storage, but few offer:

  • Automated conversion of notes into flashcards, quizzes, or summaries
  • An academic workflow specifically tailored for studying and exam prep
  • Integration of spaced repetition or AI-based learning techniques

This leads to inconsistent revision habits, wasted time manually generating study materials, and underutilized notes.

Supporting Data:

  • 75% of students report feeling overwhelmed during exam season due to lack of organized study material. (Education Data Initiative, 2023)
  • Only 38% of students regularly create their own flashcards, despite research showing a 60% improvement in recall using active recall and spaced repetition. (Journal of Cognitive Psychology, 2021)

The Solution

Lurna addresses these problems by combining AI with a clean, student-friendly interface. Users can:

  • Take notes in markdown-like blocks (text, bullet points, equations, etc.)
  • Automatically generate flashcards, multiple-choice quizzes, summaries
  • Organize content by subject, course, and tags
  • Use learning modes (review, test, flashcards)
  • (Planned) Export and sync notes to Google Drive or PDF

Supporting Data:

  • AI-powered study tools can reduce study time by up to 40% while improving performance. (McGraw Hill, 2023)
  • Students using intelligent tutoring systems see learning gains equivalent to one-on-one human tutoring. (OECD Education Report, 2022)

Unique Value Proposition

Lurna is not just a note app; it’s a full academic assistant. Unlike generic note tools, it is:

  • Purpose-built for high school and college students
  • AI-enhanced for content generation
  • Easy-to-use and distraction-free

Target Audience

  • High school and college students
  • Tutoring centers and academic support groups
  • Lifelong learners and self-studiers

Business Model (Proposed)

  • Free Tier: Unlimited notes and courses, AI generation limits per month
  • Pro Tier: Increased AI usage, export features, spaced repetition
  • Institutional Plans: Bulk licensing for schools or tutoring orgs

Supporting Data:

  • 59% of students are open to paying for AI-powered academic tools if they offer meaningful benefits like time savings and improved grades. (CampusTech Survey, 2024)

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: React
  • Backend: Convex (Serverless DB & API), Typescript
  • AI:Python, Langchain (with OpenAI & Google Gemini), custom fine-tuning

Development Timeline

  • May - June 2025: MVP development (note-taking + AI generation)
  • July 2025: Beta testing with student users
  • August 2025: Full feature rollout, export, learning modes
  • September 2025: Public launch

Goals

  • Help students save time and study smarter
  • Provide meaningful, AI-generated content without replacing the learning process
  • Build a trusted brand in the educational tool ecosystem

Conclusion

Lurna isn’t just another productivity tool—it’s a smart study companion designed for the real lives of students. With a balance of AI automation and intentional design, Lurna aims to reshape how knowledge is absorbed and retained. It builds on the belief that effective learning is not just about content, but context, consistency, and engagement.

We’re excited to continue developing Lurna and welcome any feedback, suggestions, or interest in collaboration. Together, we can make studying less stressful and more effective for students everywhere.