Case Study: Re-designing an App
Carlota de Figueiroa-Rego
Brand Designer
UX Designer
UI Designer
Figma
G Suite
Medium
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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