project documentation for 'Reader's Den' (wip) part 1

project overview:

project name -> 'Reader's Den' (wip)

concept -> a super cute and cozydigital e-reader web app with features that allows community online gatherings aka groups and forums to discuss books

backstory:

i've always loved reading books since i was younger! the first book i remember reading with my mom was 'Geronimo Stilton', it's about the adventures of a mouse who owns a newspaper business (i was like super intrigued on how a mouse can run a business??? like they're tiny lil animals???? @-@ anw). my mom told me i started reading since i was like 3 y.o and the first book i read was the bible apparently?? that's impressive, i suppose!

one of my core memories when i was younger was bringing 'Geronimo Stilton' books to the airplane and reading them with my mom! i loved reading on the plane because it kept me from getting bored, but since i'm a pretty fast reader, i always wanted to bring more than one book, which made my carry on super heavy :/

so i got my first e-reader, it was a kindle! you might ask, 'why didn't you just get books on your phone?'. well tbh, i hated how e-readers look on phone or tablets, they look so ugly... no offense... it looked too modern and doesn't have the same cozy vibes as a physical book (i am aware any type of e-reader wouldn't be like a physical book). which is why i thought the kindle would be better. and it was!! for a while at least... after some time, i noticed that i hated the hassle of having to bring more than one devices at one go???? so yeah,,,

that is the backstory of why i want to make this 'cute and cozy' e-reader! 

core value propositions:

- a great and like seamless reading experience (no lag, glitches, etc ofc)

- safe and guarded community and forums where people can discuss books etc

- digital bookstore (ofc)

- reading options

(eventually i want to add more stuff like fan writings, etc)

user personas i made:

1) avid book reader:

age: 20

they want: discussions in communities, complete & extensive library

key features: forum interactions & comprehensive library management

2) casual reader:

age: 35

they want: social interactions between readers & convenience in reading

key features: mobile reading + ability to sync throughout devices & easy book discovery & groups and communities they can join

3) student:

age: 18

they want: academic resources & research tools

key features: note-taking ability, citation tools & academic community

4) busy parent:

age: 42

they want: audiobooks, family-friendly content & short-time reads

key features: audiobook integration, parental control & quick bite-sized options for reading

5) senior citizen:

age: 68

they want: classic lit, book clubs & slow books

key features: adjustable fonts, simple ui, accessibility features, complete library, various aged communities.

design ideas (also wip)

cozy cat themed design =^._.^=

color palette:

- warm toned beige/cream

- muted sage green

- terracotta but muted

typography:

- unsure v_v

more updates on next part <3

bye bye!!!