Reading App UI/UX

BookNest

A reading platform with typography-first layouts and distraction-free content browsing.

BookNest screen 1

Problem

Readers dropped off because onboarding and library exploration felt heavy and visually noisy.

Solution

Introduced progressive onboarding, calm content surfaces, and personalized recommendation sections.

Process

  1. Defined reading personas and context-of-use scenarios.
  2. Structured IA around habits, library, and highlights.
  3. Prototyped reading modes for day/night comfort.
  4. Refined spacing and text rhythm for long-session readability.

Result

Created a focused reading experience that improved retention and made browsing feel effortless.