My Nook
The Project
Design and validation of a user-centric digital application concept
My Nook is a digital application concept designed for book collectors and readers, aimed at creating a visual bookshelf and book management system. The project was the central research and design work of my master's thesis, in which I examined the role of early user-centric research in the development of a new digital product.
My Tasks
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UX research and user interviews
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Design and analysis of online questionnaires
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Market and competitor analysis
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Development of personas
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Design of user journeys and user flows
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Creation of information architecture
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Wireframe and UI design
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Creation of interactive prototypes
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Usability testing
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Analysis and documentation of research results
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Visual and functional design of the complete application concept
Implementation
I implemented the project entirely through a user-centered design process. The research started with an online questionnaire and the collection of user feedback, which was answered by 146 book readers and book collectors. Based on the results, I defined personas, user journeys, and functional priorities.
Following this, I created the information architecture and wireframes of the application, followed by the final UI design and an interactive prototype. At the center of the concept was a visual digital bookshelf, which makes managing a personal book collection simpler and more enjoyable.
Results
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User research conducted with 46 participants
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Planning and execution of the complete UX research process
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Mapping of personas, user journeys, and user needs
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Creation of an interactive application prototype
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UI and user experience refined based on usability tests
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Successful implementation of the project as part of a master's degree
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Application of research-based product development methodology to a real market problem
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100% custom-designed application concept
