A device for generating a trail. The device includes a processor for executing a set of instructions and a memory for storing the set of instructions. The set of instructions are executed to receive user input to create a trail in response to content generated or retrieved by a user, establish a hierarchy for the trail in response to receiving the content, establish characteristics for the multiple nodes including at least shape and color, and generating the trail utilizing the hierarchy and the characteristics and according to user preferences established by the user, the trail includes multiple nodes that are interconnected.