EPIGRAPH
The Case Study
EPIGRAPH
The Observation
Book readers are often overwhelmed by the sheer number of books and audiobooks available, making it difficult
for them to confidently decide what to pick next.
The Solution
Epigraph enables users to save, organize, and reflect on important passages, creating a more
personal and continuous reading experience beyond just tracking books.
The Result
The brainstorming
phase
But…how did it all start?
Led to the user flow
And user
personas
Goals
Discover books aligned with her interests.
Track reading progress for multiple books.
Highlight and annotate important lines.
Maintain a reading habit during busy semesters.
Frustrations
Too many book options → decision fatigue.
Forgets where she left off.
Uses different apps for notes and reading.
Gets distracted by cluttered reading interfaces.
Aarohi Mehta
Literature Student
20
Pune
Frustrations
Starts books but doesn’t finish them.
Doesn’t know what to read next.
Existing apps feel overwhelming or ad-heavy.
Hard to visualize reading progress.
Goals
Build a consistent reading habit.
Read during commute or before sleep.
Explore both ebooks and audiobooks.
Track yearly reading goals.
Rohan Kulkarni
Software Developer
27
Indore
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And a colour palette
wireframes
Leading to…
…was the moment Epigraph was created
And when all of this was brought together…
A calm, soothing welcome
screen for the user
With a clean layout, the Home screen of the
app helps in easy navigation of the books
and audiobooks the user desires
User can also have a blend with their friends,
bringing in a fun twist to their reading
Search using any keyword/filter you want-
we value your reading experience!
Bookmark your favourite books and
audiobooks, or even the ones to be read later.
Access them all in one place
Your travels made more entertaining by offline
access to the books and audiobooks downloaded
User profile with a profile icon and
details that speak to you- all personal and
editable
An about of the book with reviews and from
fellow users, which help you better in picking
the book of your choice
Loved a line in a book? Highlight and save them,
and read them later again whenever you want.
Key Takeaways
User-centered thinking matters
Understanding readers’ frustrations helped shape features that make tracking and discovering books easier.
Simplicity enhances usability
A minimal and distraction-free interface keeps the focus on the reading experience.
Iteration improves design
Wireframing and refining layouts helped create a clearer and more intuitive interface.
— Case study by Vartika Tiwari —
"Books may well be the only true magic".
-Alice Hoffman