Digital Calendar vs Paper Calendar: Who Wins?

Let’s be honest — we’ve all had a paper calendar pinned to the fridge that was meant to keep the family organised.
But between scribbled-out appointments, missing pens, and the fact no one ever checked it, it mostly became a place to hang magnet souvenirs.

Then came phone calendars. Great in theory, but they usually beep after you were supposed to leave for soccer. And no one else in the family saw it anyway.

Enter: the live, always-on family calendar

That’s what we built the UpBoard for — a digital display that shows what’s happening before the chaos starts. It updates automatically from your phone’s calendar, sits proudly in your kitchen or hallway, and everyone (yes, even the kids) can see what’s coming up.

No more:

• Asking “What’s on today?”

• Forgetting sports gear

• Double-booking dinners

• Being that parent who forgets library day

Why digital wins (in our very unbiased opinion):

• Updates instantly — Add an event to your phone, and it shows up right away.

• Three-week view — See everything at a glance, not just today.

• Fully customisable — Fonts, colours, weather, even stock quotes if you’re into that.

• Photos included — Show off your favourite family shots while you plan life.

• No one can “accidentally” knock it off the fridge.

And while we’re not anti-paper (some shopping lists still live there), we haven’t missed the fridge calendar once.

If you’re ready to ditch the scribbles and turn “what’s on today?” into “got it,” check out the UpBoard. Built here in Canberra. Backed by a small business that actually gives a damn.