Readcycle

UX/UI Design

OVERVIEW

Books are quickly outgrown and often discarded in many households, contributing to

unnecessary waste and environmental harm. This project addresses this issue by

creating a community-driven platform for book sharing. By connecting residents, the

platform promotes sustainability, reduces waste, and fosters a culture of reuse,

ensuring books find new homes where they can continue to inspire.

PROJECT TYPE

Personal

ROLE

User Research

UX/UI Design

Visual Design

Prototyping

YEAR

2024

SUMMARY

Problem & Solution

In many households, especially those with young children, once a book has been read and is no longer needed, it often gets discarded. This leads to significant book waste, potentially causing a negative environmental impact. What if there were a platform where residents could share books?

A platform where individuals can share or receive books for free within their neighborhood.

PROCESS HIGHLIGHTS

Research

Through research, I have identified that users may experience certain inconveniences when interacting with these kinds of platforms.

PROCESS HIGHLIGHTS

Pain Points

Upon concluding research, I identified the most significant pain points that users encounter when utilizing this platform.

Visual Design

An outdated or unengaging website design can lead to a rapid decline in user interest

Convenience

If the process of exchanging books is cumbersome, users are unlikely to adopt it

Safety

Sharing books with strangers may raise safety concerns among users

FEATURES

Solution #1

The platform uses a clean, library-inspired design to create an intuitive and engaging user experience, ensuring users stay connected and interested.

FEATURES

Solution #2

The platform features a one-click exchange process to streamline the user experience and encourage adoption. This intuitive design minimizes effort and friction, allowing users to quickly and effortlessly complete book exchanges, aligning with a seamless and modern user journey.

Features

Solution #3

To prioritize user safety and enhance the overall experience, the platform incorporates a collaborative system with local cafés as trusted exchange points. These designated drop-off and pick-up locations ensure a secure, seamless, and user-friendly process, reinforcing trust while maintaining an intuitive and modern design approach.

PROTOTYPE

Persona

I developed personas to better understand user flows, illustrating how users search for books and share them.

User Flow #1: Finding Book

Share your book

Easily register books you no longer need at your chosen location.

Accept & drop off

When someone requests your book, you can accept if the suggested time works for you or arrange a new time for the drop-off.

Find a virtual library

With a virtual library, users can conveniently browse books from any location based on their selected location.

Select pick up date

Easily set your preferred pick-up date with a single tap.

Enjoy your new book!

Once your request is approved, you can track its progress in real-time using the live status feature. Wait for your requested book to be delivered to your selected coffee shop, where it will be ready for you to pick up and enjoy!