Book worm application

Tools:

Duration:

2 Weeks, 12 Days

Many book lovers struggle to find others who share their passion for literature. As a result, they often feel alone in their love for books and crave a community where they can connect with like-minded individuals and engage in discussions about their favorite reads.

Problem

Our goal revolutionizes the reading experience by offering a solution where users can discover new books, engage in lively discussions with like-minded readers, share personal reading recommendations, and track their reading progress.

Goal

Competitive Analysis

For this  part of the project we decided to explore the competitive landscape of online book platforms by analyzing three competitiors: Goodreads, PocketBook, and Apple Books, and compare key features and see what problems they address.

We have done "Featured analysis” “brand analysis” “Mapping Competitors” for each application. We discovered each platform has its unique characteristics and target audience, which influence its brand identity and perception among users.

Interview Quotes

To cultivate a deep understanding of our users' needs, habits, and frustrations, we conducted comprehensive interviews with group of 5 users. These interviews provided invaluable insights into their reading habits, preferences, and pain points.

Below are some of the quotes.

Empathy Map

Based on the interview the empathy map helps us to addressed the pain and gain gathered from our users, which focuses on understanding their thoughts, feelings, pains, and gains of them.

User personas played a pivotal role in our design process, offering vivid insights into the characteristics, goals, frustrations, and needs of our typical users. These personas functioned as detailed portraits, painting a clear picture of our target audience and enabling us to tailor our app to their specific preferences and requirements.

User Persona

In our exploration, we delved into David's journey as he sought to reignite his passion for reading. Initially uncertain about how to proceed, he turned to Google in search of assistance.

Upon discovering an application recommended by users, David's excitement surged. Eagerly, he navigated to the app store, downloading several options to test their efficacy.

However, his enthusiasm waned swiftly as he encountered frustration within the apps. The absence of a preference mode and the inability to track his reading progress left him disheartened and dissatisfied.

User Journey

This problem statement identifies a common challenge faced by reading enthusiasts: the lack of tools to effectively organize their reading experiences and connect with like-minded individuals. It articulates the need for a solution that addresses these issues.

Problem Statement

These "How Might We" (HMW) statements propose potential solutions to the problem statement above, each statement offering potential avenues for solution development.

How Might We (HMW):

In project management, "MoSCoW" is a technique used to prioritize features or requirements. It helps categorize them based on their importance, using four categories: Must-Have, Should-Have, Could-Have, and Won't-Have.

MOSCOW

During the user flow phase, we mapped out how our app is structured and how users will move through it. This visual guide shows how different parts of the app connect and helps us organize content, making sure users can easily navigate the platform.

User Flow

During the low-fidelity and testing phase, we made early versions of the app interface and got feedback from users. This feedback will help us improve the design to make it easier to use and provide a better overall experience.

Low Fidelity Prototype/Testing

During the mid-fidelity stage, we crafted more detailed versions of the application interface and subjected them to user testing. By gathering feedback at this crucial stage, we aim to refine the design further, enhancing usability and overall user experience based on user insights.

During our visual competitive analysis, we studied three key competitors: Apple Books, PocketBook, Goodreads. By closely examining their iconography, typography, and color schemes, we gained valuable insights into their visual branding strategies and approaches to user experience. This analysis provided a solid foundation for crafting our own distinct visual identity and enhancing user engagement within the market landscape.

Visual Competitive Analysis

We identified key brand attributes that resonate with our target audience and curated a mood board to visually represent the desired brand identity. This phase serves as a foundational step in establishing the overall look, feel, and personality of the product, ensuring alignment with our brand values and audience preferences.

Brand Attribute and Mood board:

In the style tile phase, we combined our brand attributes and mood board into a clear visual guide. This tile contains key design elements like colors, fonts, images, and interface components. It helps ensure consistent design across the product.

Style Tile:

High-fidelity prototype

We converted the improved design features from the style tile into a fully functional and elegantly rendered depiction of the product during the high-fidelity prototype phase. This prototype allows for extensive testing and validation prior to creation because it looks and functions quite similar to the final product.

Before introducing the screens, here is a link to the high fidelity version of Figma.

Application’s Interfaces:

These are the interfaces of the Book Worm application 🐛

• splash screen / Sign up -Sign in :

  In the first screen we have a fun animation of book worm to welcome the user , After that the user have the option to sign up or sign in

• The main pages are

  Home page - book shelves - book club - profile page

• Book Page

  Discover the magic of reading with Book worm application.

  Each book comes to life with interactive animations simply when tapping on one of the books illuminate the lamp and immerse yourself in its world.

  Explore detailed Descriptions, Reviews, Book Clubs.

  Prefer listening? Switch to Audio Book mode for a seamless reading experience.

• Join or Create Book Clubs

  Explore popular Book Clubs, where you can discover descriptions, membership counts, and creator.

  Can't find what you need? No problem. Create your own club with ease! Simply fill in the required information, select an image, and you're ready to share and start chatting with friends.

  Remember: if you miss any required information, an error message will appear, guiding you to complete the necessary fields. Join an existing club or create your own

  
  

• Reading Moods

  Enhancing your reading experience is our priority. With Reading Modes, we've made it easier than ever to customize your page to suit your preferences.

  If the brightness isn't to your liking, simply drag the slider to adjust it to your comfort. Prefer a darker ambiance? Switch to Dark Mode for a more soothing reading experience.

  Struggling with font size? No problem. Easily increase the font size to ensure effortless readability, tailored just for you.

• Profile

  Explore your reading journey with ease through your profile. View the book clubs you're a part of, your bookmarks, comments, current reads, and achievements.

  Feeling inspired? Let your achievements fuel your excitement to read even more.

  Additionally, take control of your reading experience by accessing settings. Customize your preferences, including switching to Dark Mode for a comfortable reading environment.

  Don't forget to connect with friends through the follower page. See their account details, achievements, and embark on reading adventures together.

Desirability Testing:

During the desirability testing phase, we administered surveys to gauge the resonance of our application's brand attributes with users. The findings affirmed that the brand attributes we previously outlined were positively received by our intended audience, thereby validating our design choices.

Conclusion

In Conclusion, We succeed in meeting users’ needs by providing a solution that bridges the gap between book lovers together and communal engagement. By offering personalized recommendations, lively discussions, and seamless tracking of reading progress, we provided the book lovers to connect and share their passion for books.