Meet & Read
Conceptual
Team School Project
A convenient app to organize and find book-sharing events
We were tasked with designing an impactful and efficient mobile app. After brainstorming, we developed Meet & Read, an app to organize and discover book-sharing events. It centralizes event information, catalogs books, and connects users like a book club.
Roles
UX/UI Designer
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UX Researcher
Timeline
2 Months
Nov-Dec
2023
Problem
Information about book-related events is fragmented, making it difficult for users to discover and participate in them effectively. How can we centralize this information to enhance user engagement and community participation?
Why would Meet & Read work?
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Provides personalized recommendations for book-related activities.
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Facilitates social connectivity and interactive book clubs.
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Offers features for both casual and avid readers, including live readings and book swap matchmaking.
Tools
Figma
Team of 5
UX Researchers
UX/UI Designers
Solution
Meet & Read centralizes event information, catalogues books, and connects users, making it easy to organize, discover, and engage in book-sharing events.
How do you know it is Meet & Read?
Before designing the interface, we branded Meet & Read with a clean, modern yellow, brown, and green look to ensure easy recognition. The app focuses on centralizing book-sharing events, enhancing community engagement, and offering features like live readings and interactive book clubs.
Design Process: User Testing for Meet&Read
Design Process: User Testing for Meet&Read
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Surveyed with 30 participants, primarily university students aged 18-25.
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Selected avid readers enthusiastic about book events for prototype testing.
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Tasks included joining 'Waterloo Book Swap,' creating a book-sharing event, and navigating to a message.
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Used the 'Think Aloud' method for real-time feedback.
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Testing was conducted at participants' homes on their phones.
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Post-walkthrough interviews focused on navigation, favourite aspects, potential app usage, and suggestions.
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Identified strengths and weaknesses: centralized event information, social connectivity, navigation challenges, and need for clearer instructions.
Final Iterations
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Enhanced intuitive navigation and provided clearer instructions.
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Improved usability for younger audiences and diverse user groups.
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Increased community engagement features.
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Allowed users to personalize widgets and layouts.
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Continued iteration on event management, search functionality, and social features based on user feedback.
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Addressed navigation difficulties and ensured consistency in design elements.
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Added login options through platforms like Google and Facebook for easier access.
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Introduced features for setting event reminders and notifications to keep users engaged.
Lessons Learned
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Regular user feedback is crucial for improving app functionality and satisfaction.
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Clear instructions and intuitive navigation significantly enhance the user experience.
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Customizable features increase user engagement and make the app more appealing.
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Addressing navigation challenges promptly can prevent user frustration and improve overall usability.
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Involving users in the design process helps in identifying and addressing pain points effectively.
Future Iterations
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Continue to refine navigation and provide clearer instructions.
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Focus on enhancing usability for a broader range of user demographics.
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Expand community engagement features to foster a stronger sense of connection among users.
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Implement more customization options for user profiles and event management.
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Introduce new features based on ongoing user feedback to keep the app relevant and user-friendly.
Conclusion
Overall, the Meet&Read project successfully identified and addressed key pain points in organizing and discovering book-sharing events. Through rigorous user testing and feedback, we improved navigation, usability, and community features, ensuring a user-friendly experience. Future iterations will continue to focus on personalization, expanding features, and enhancing community engagement. Overall, Meet&Read aims to create a vibrant and connected literary community, making book-sharing events easily accessible and enjoyable for all users.