diff --git a/src/design_notebooks/2026spring/ja4541.md b/src/design_notebooks/2026spring/ja4541.md
index e69de29b..c74953cc 100644
--- a/src/design_notebooks/2026spring/ja4541.md
+++ b/src/design_notebooks/2026spring/ja4541.md
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+# Joe's Design Notebook
+
+## Week of February 1st
+
+### Project Work
+
+* Created Design Notebook
+* Reconfigured VSCode and Git environment
+* Reviewed notes on Risc-16 and onboarding project
+* Consulted with leadership about role and responsibilites for upcoming semester
+
+## Week of February 8th
+
+### Project Work
+
+* Read through VIP documentation (NYUProcessor Design Team SoC CPU Core)
+* Had weekly leadership meeting
+* Discussed attendance policy and notebook grading
\ No newline at end of file