Case Study: Re-designing an App

Brief:

• Deadline: One Week;
• Challenge: Redesigning an app by fixing its weakest points;
• Goal: Pinpointing the elements that needed change through Heuristics Evaluation;



ReadEra on Google Play Store

Mistakes Found:

• Overcrowded navigation menu;
• Inconsistent reading theme;
• Unrecognizable icons;
• AAA contrast issues;

Changes Made:

Tests of different layouts for the homepage



Before and After of the navigation menu

Before and After of the reading mode

Next Steps:

• Exploring more color styles;
• Adding a light and dark mode;
• Experimenting with the menu and possibly making it a navigation bar;



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