Webtoon
An app that hosts a wide variety of webcomics and webtoons, essentially online comics. It not only offers webtoon readers webtoons to read, but also helps webtoon readers to effortlessly manage their series and stay informed on their series status.
Product
Android mobile app
Role
Product & UX/UI Designer
Duration
Q4 2023
The challenge
Avid webtoon readers are frustrated and confused by disorganization and lack of visibility
Webtoon readers find the current organization of their subscribed list unorganized and sometimes confusing. They struggle to keep track of their progress within a series, which affects their engagement and motivation. Locating specific series within a long, frequently updated list is challenging and frustrating. Additionally, readers find it difficult to stay informed about the return of a series or when it goes on hiatus, leading to a disjointed reading experience.
The solution
Seamless series organization and up-to-date reading
I explored and designed a new method for webtoon readers to effortlessly manage their series and stay informed on their reading. This reduces the feeling of frustration and increases their motivation in reading their susbcribed series. Thus, transforming their reading experience.
Webtoon notifications
Stay up-to-date with the latest updates on your favorite webtoons. The convenient notification bell on the homescreen ensures you never miss an important announcement. View all notifications from your webtoon status (on hiatus/returns) and app changes in one central location.
Webtoon lists
Tailor your webtoon experience by adding subscribed series to existing lists or creating new ones. Track your progress on each series within your lists, keeping your reading journey organized and enjoyable.
Webtoon list management
Easily organize and categorize your webtoon library. Filter your lists by genre or status, and manage your subscribed series with ease. Access and sort all your lists in one convenient location..
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Interested in the process?
If you are interested in the whole design process and have some minutes to spare check it out.
Next steps
Optimize Wireframe Screen Size
Improve the wireframes screen size since as of now it is too small since it is iPhone 8 screen.
Enable List Sharing and Recommendations
I think it would be good to see if the lists can be shared. This way friends can recommend a list of webtoons to each other easily. Instead of clicking each webtoon.
Incorporate a List Search Bar
Evaluate and/or implement a search bar on the lists for people to quickly search for the webtoon they want. This will allow users to quickly and efficiently find specific series within their collections, saving time and effort
What did I learn?
Collaboration and iteration are key
This project reinforced the importance of collaboration and iteration in design. Things change, but I need to make sure to define the problem as most that I can. A well-defined problem statement serves as a strong foundation.
Deepen user research
I need to carry out a better and more in depth research. This will allow for a more comprehensive understanding of user needs and lead to more effective design solutions.
Refine Survey Design
I need to improve my surveys. For this project I used a preliminary survey to evaluate if the project made sense to do. Effective surveys are a valuable tool. I'll work to improve my survey design for clearer and more actionable feedback.
List sharing
Some user comments suggests a potential value in list sharing. I think it would be good to see if the lists can be shared. This way friends can recommend a list of webtoons to each other easily, instead of clicking each webtoon.
Other work
Turtlfly
Mobile app
UX/UI Design
Q1 2024
Florana
Responsive Website
UX/UI Design
Q3 2023
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