Book Swap System

  The tools that will be used... 1. Figma For this project, Chill Penguins developed a platform called Book Swap for UUM students, and we used Figma as our main design tool. Figma was chosen because it is practical, user-friendly, and powerful enough to support a full UX design process from wireframing to prototyping. Since it is cloud-based, it allowed our team to work efficiently without facing issues like version conflicts or access limitations. One of Figma’s major strengths is its real-time collaboration feature. It enabled all team members to edit, organize, and review the design together, which made the development of Book Swap more streamlined and cohesive. Key features we used: Interactive Prototyping: We built clickable prototypes to simulate the user journey across the Book Swap platform, making it easier to test and refine navigation flows. Component System: We created consistent design elements like buttons, navigation bars, and forms to ensure the user interface was c...

  EMPATHY MAP This image shows an empathy map for users of a book swap or second-hand textbook marketplace, likely for UUM students. An empathy map is a visualization tool used in design thinking to gain deeper insight into users by exploring different aspects of their experience. Core Components of the Empathy Map Central Focus The map places the user (represented by a silhouette) at the center, with six key sections radiating outward to capture different aspects of the user experience. THINK Section (Left, Light Green) Key thoughts : "Are the books in good condition?" "Can I trust this seller/buyer?" "Why buy new if I can get it cheaper second-hand?" "I want to save money on textbooks and still get good quality." This section captures the rational considerations and questions users have during the book swap process. DOES Section (Top, Light Blue) Key behaviors : "Sends messages to negotiate prices or ask about book condition....

  Our project journey , from ideas to action ~ The image displays a comprehensive Gantt chart for a "Book Swap" project. This project management tool visually maps out the project timeline, tasks, and their dependencies across the months of April and May 2025. The chart employs a design thinking methodology framework, dividing the project into five distinct phases: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.

Behind the Clicks: What Users Do ..

  What Do Students Really Need?

  The Book Swap Fix! Solution: Book Swap A Campus-Only, Student-Powered Book Exchange App 💡 What is Book Swap? Book Swap is a dedicated platform built by students, for students  , designed to make textbook sharing simple, sustainable, and stress-free. Instead of wasting time and money looking for books, students now have one go-to space to connect and exchange with ease. 

 THE TEXTBOOK STRUGGLE IS REAL ! Buying textbooks every semester is one of the biggest headaches for students, not only are they expensive, but finding second-hand options often feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. While new students scramble to find affordable books, senior students are left with stacks of used textbooks they no longer need, with no easy way to pass them on. This mismatch creates a real gap: first-years face financial pressure, while seniors miss the chance to recoup some of their costs. Without a simple, centralized platform to connect the two, valuable books go unused, and students end up spending more than they need to. It’s an ongoing cycle of wasted money, time, and resources, and we think it’s time to change that.

WELCOME TO OUR BOOK SWAP SYSTEM 🕮 We’re a passionate team from Chill Penguin aiming to reduce textbook waste and promote sharing through our Book Swap System. What is Book Swap? Book Swap is a student-powered system where textbooks are exchanged instead of bought. It’s sustainable, budget-friendly, and community-driven! Follow us for updates, events, and book listings.