Jaklitera
A super app for a Library in DKI Jakarta
ROLE
PRODUCT DESIGNER
SCOPE
Redesign
Design System
DATE
Jan 2025
Jaklitera is the official app of the Jakarta Library. Library members (Bibliography) can register through the app. By becoming a member via Jaklitera, you can reserve visits and order books online. The app also provides up-to-date information on library service points, literacy events, and data on libraries across DKI Jakarta that might be close to your home!
BACKGROUND.
Jaklitera is the digital gateway to Jakarta’s rich library network.
Despite its potential, the app struggled with outdated aesthetics, poor usability, and brand inconsistency. These challenges limited its ability to fulfill its mission: encouraging library engagement and promoting literacy.
We took on the challenge of modernizing Jaklitera into a functional, visually engaging, and cohesive app that resonates with the Jakarta Library’s vision.
PROBLEM.
Jaklitera’s earlier iterations presented significant hurdles:
Outdated visuals that didn’t reflect its modern audience.
A cluttered user flow, making navigation confusing.
A lack of cohesion with the Jakarta Library’s branding.
These flaws impacted user experience, making it less engaging and efficient.
GOALS.
Redesign Highlights: Making Literacy Accessible
Personalized Onboarding
To ensure relevance, we introduced an onboarding process that gathers user preferences for genres, formats, and reading goals.
Simplified Navigation
A cleaner, streamlined bottom navigation bar: Home, Search, Library, and Profile.
Modern Visual Hierarchy
Bold typography, subtle color gradients, and refined spacing for better readability.
Quick Actions
Users can now quickly access borrowed books, reservations, and personalized recommendations directly from the homepage.
Enhanced Book Discovery
An intuitive search function and personalized book recommendations make exploration effortless.
SOLUTIONS.
The Redesign Approach:
Modernizing While Staying True to the Core
We took a deliberate approach:
Preserving the core library functionalities.
Introducing a user-first design approach.
Aligning with Jakarta Library's branding guidelines.
User Research: Laying the Foundation
Through interviews and usability tests, we discovered:
Users often struggled with the cluttered layout and poor categorization.
A lack of personalization reduced engagement.
Information was hard to locate, leading to frustration.
Our design process focused on solving these pain points.
The Power of Personalization
The redesigned onboarding tailors the experience by allowing users to:
Select preferred genres.
Pick the best of your favorite format
Choose your inspiring author
This ensures that every user finds value in their library journey.
Consistent. With a Design System.
We built a comprehensive design system to ensure scalability and consistency as Jaklitera evolves.
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