I built a small side project called HugNote where you can send someone a short interactive surprise message as a link.
Instead of sending a normal text like “Happy Birthday” or “I’m sorry”, you can create a tiny page with animations and a message reveal. People have been using it for things like apologies, proposals, birthday surprises, and long-distance messages.
The idea started when I realized most emotional messages online are just plain text. I wanted to see if a small interactive experience could make those moments feel more special.
It currently has different formats like:
• quick story-style messages
• interactive unlock games
• memory story pages with photos
• funny yes/no buttons (where the no button runs away)
I recently added a Women’s Day edition, and I’m experimenting with different templates to see what people actually enjoy using.
Would love feedback on:
• which templates feel fun vs unnecessary
• whether the creation flow is simple enough
• ideas for other occasions