Book Buddies Reading App
A concept that allows users to enjoy a typically solo activity within a digital, and in person community.
Interface Tour
The idea began when I struggled to find a reading app that met all my needs, leading me to create one that:
Incentivize reading
Allow users to connect with friends and leave reviews
Gather a list of books for future reads
Have a book club feature that encourages in-person connection
Allow friends to send book recommendations
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First, I researched competitors like GoodReads, Letterboxd, Bookmory, and Bookly. Besides the Book Club feature, these apps almost met my needs. I used elements from each platform, along with user feedback from App Store reviews, to refine my idea, sketch, and create a wireframe.
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I created an initial design and gathered feedback from 10 users. 70% found the text too small, 20% wanted the streak feature to be more engaging, and 50% felt the homepage was overwhelming. One user suggested adding a horizontal scroll to the bottom box. I took this feedback to shape the final design.
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I redesigned the app to address key pain points, increasing text size, simplifying the homepage, and adding a horizontal scroll. I also revamped the streak page with stars, a weekly calendar, while ensuring all colors met accessibility standards. After testing, 10/10 users had a positive experience with no further feedback.
After addressing initial pain points,
