Zhengao Mei
Read Kit
“ReadKit” is an app, which devotes to make users have a better experience before and after reading. Before reading books, this app offers a search function that can tell users where they can find the book they searched in the libraries nearby. The most appealing function in this app would be finding books in the library which provide a clear orientation (AR) to users. After people finished read, they can make an appointment with the library for returning the books.
Function Introduction
Users can put books that they search into Book List. it will sort out books and provide the best route. AR function guides the user to find each book in the library
Trace Books
Borrow Books
Users can borrow books by scanning the bar code, solving the trouble of queuing at the front desk
Return Books
Users can borrow books by scanning the bar code, solving the trouble of queuing at the front desk
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Design Process
Understand
Problem Statement
Finding book resources is always a trouble for people who need to read many books, especially in the library. When people stay in the library doing their works, they usually spend more time on extra things like finding books and searching the brief information instead of just learning and studying. Furthermore, returning books also is an annoying thing for readers all the time. They absolutely decrease people’s passion to go to the library.
Research
Local Public Library
As a public space provides reading and learning environment, the public can also participate in some learning activities, such as learning how to write a resume and vocational training, in addition to reading and searching materials. There is also an environment for children to develop an interest in reading.
College Library
In university libraries, the utilization rate of equipment services is higher than that of public books, which is more in the direction of students' learning relative to the content of activities. The collection was also heavily skewed towards school teaching
Interview samples
Librarian
Worke
Reference supervisor/ librarian ( answer questions, look for local people, help people apply for job/ people who want resume/ write letter)
Hard work
To be the main librarian/ answer questions/show people what they are looking for
Other
How to rearch with Database
Use the ID card
Intruduce the home website
Cook books and novels are populer
Reader
Why in library
For a quiet place to read because the grandchildren is noisy at home.
How often
Times a week, and one time read 5 books
How to Find
Looking for books in certain area( through the computer order)
Industrial Student
Why in library
For a quiet place to study and do his final porject
Problem
Find books by hiself is hard(his is shy, and don't want ask to librarian)
Hard work
He thinks the library is a place for study and read, and then other place can alse be the study and read place. some of coffee shop can provide the same function
Sequential Art Student
Why in library
Use library facility for her porject (scanner, printer)
Get reference materials
Problem
Some time facility was broken, but worker did fix it.
The seat what she like postion always be taken up
Others
likes extend time with email
In this interview, we learned that this library is a kind of leisure and public place in the local area. Most citizens come to the library for quiet and undisturbed reading and learning environment. Students come to the library not only to borrow and participate in course activities, but also to use the facilities of the library, such as printing papers, scanning reference materials, and using the study room and meeting room.
Survey
what functions should be noticed for library
What do you think of the reviews about the book by others
Competitive Audit
Define
Persona
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Status: Single
Occupation: Undergraduate student
Location: Savannah, GA
Major: Industrial design
Goal
Academic resources, technology resources, tutoring studio, resume
About
He is an industrial student, and he is working with his final paper and resume. However, he is struggling whether to go to pursue a master's degree or find a job. He needs to take part in professional lectures and find a tutor helps him with relative paperwork.
Favourite brands
Amazon. Google.
Dedicated
Thinking
Engage
Spender
Patient
Gender: Female
Age: 31
Status: Married
Occupation: Business manager
Location: Atlanta,GA
Goal
Find some novle for the break time. Cook book
About
She just changed her job recently. She needs more knowledge from other fields and consults relevant literature. She also has a hobby of reading. On weekends, her family will go to the park together. She always tells stories to the children.
Favourite brands
Zara Ikea
Dedicated
Thinking
Engage
Spender
Patient
Gender: Female
Age: 47
Status: Married
Occupation: Main librarian
Location: Savannah public library ,GA
Goal
Class book more fast, provide more the book information
About
She has supervised the library for almost 10 years. Her husband and she participated in the reader’s club in the library. Show people they are looking for (CDs, language books, self-help, cook books, art books, photography, new notification books, local history(the world war I, the world war II, the civil war)
Dedicated
Thinking
Engage
Spender
Patient
The users should cover 2 main kinds of libraries, So the three personas are librarian, public library user, and university library user
User Experience Map
Concept
Map
Let users know more about the reading places in the city, and integrate the library, coffee bar, book house and other places that provide borrowing and reading environment in the city. Users can get the relevant cultural information of the whole city through the APP course, so as to quickly find the knowledge they want and reduce the time wasted by looking up the information
Lifestyle
Let users get more information about books. Keep track of where books are in the library, even if they are misplaced. Reviews and introductions give the reader a complete picture of the book he or she is looking for
Resource
Use library resources to let users know what resources and equipment are available in the library.
As the carrier of knowledge sharing, the library is not only a borrowing tool but also a comprehensive medium of knowledge dissemination. Lectures, reader sharing sessions, career guidance courses, and early childhood education. Many activities can enrich the life of citizens and improve their social viability.
Account
Account connectivity and online payments.Users can borrow all books of the library with the id of this app, and users do not need to go to the front desk to wait for self-borrowing books.
Event reminder function can timely remind users when and where to return books and participate in scheduled activities
Development
Cards Sorting
Sitting Map
Sketch
Waireframe
Brand
Brand
UI components library
Hi-Fi Prototype Flow Map
