CloudLibrary Patron UI/UX

CloudLibrary, developed by bibliotheca, is a digital platform that streamlines the borrowing and reading of eBooks and audiobooks for library patrons. It offers an intuitive interface that allows users to browse, check out, and enjoy a vast collection of titles anywhere, anytime.

Libraries are continually seeking modern ways to engage their communities, especially as digital media consumption grows. Bibliotheca wanted a platform that would:

Simplify the discovery and borrowing process for diverse user demographics.

Optimize the user experience for seamless reading and listening.

Enhance accessibility features for patrons of all abilities.

Reflect a brand identity aligned with bibliotheca’s commitment to innovation in library solutions.

I focused on UI/UX design for the patron-facing portion of CloudLibrary, ensuring the platform was both user-friendly and visually appealing. To achieve this, I:

Conducted user flow analyses to minimize steps between discovery and checkout.

Created wireframes and prototypes to test navigation patterns, ensuring clarity and ease of use.

Designed a clean, consistent interface that aligns with bibliotheca’s branding and boosts user confidence.

Emphasized responsive layouts, accommodating a variety of devices and screen sizes.

Seamless Browsing: Intuitive search, genre filters, and personalized recommendations.

Easy Checkouts: Streamlined borrowing flows that reduce friction for first-time and returning users.

Multi-Format Support: Access to eBooks and audiobooks in a single, unified interface.

Accessible Reading Experience: Options for adjusting font sizes, screen brightness, and color themes.

Account Management: Quick access to reading history, active checkouts, and wishlist items.

Enhanced Patron Engagement: Clearer user paths and modern UI increased borrowing and reading completion rates.

Positive Feedback: Users praised the platform’s ease of use, quick navigation, and overall reading experience.

Strong Brand Alignment: The refreshed interface reinforced bibliotheca’s reputation as an innovative library solutions provider.

By focusing on intuitive design and seamless user journeys, the CloudLibrary platform provides a simple yet powerful way for libraries to extend their digital reach. My role in designing the patron-facing UI/UX helped ensure library users of all backgrounds and abilities can engage with content effortlessly, underscoring bibliotheca’s mission to make library resources universally accessible.