8 Minutes, 8 Ideas: Our Crazy 8’s Design Sprint

When it comes to ideation, speed can spark creativity , and that’s exactly what Crazy 8’s is all about. Each of us grabbed a piece of paper, folded it into eight sections, set a timer, and sketched eight different UI ideas in just eight minutes. No overthinking, no erasing, just rapid-fire creativity!

The goal? To diverge quickly, explore multiple ways to meet our user needs, and let go of the pressure to be perfect.

Gallery of Our Ideas

Dalila's design is a thoughtful, step-by-step journey through the BookSwap user experience. Her sketches focus on usability, clear navigation, and practical features tailored to student needs.

Highlight ideas :

1. Login and register page

2. Homepage

3. Search books page

4. Add to Cart page

5. Real-time WhatsApp Messaging

6. Maps integration

7. Successfully Bought

Wija’s design brings a touch of personality and playfulness to the BookSwap experience, all while keeping user flow and clarity front and center.

Highlight ideas :

1. Personalized profile

2. School-based Book sorting

3. Book detail page

4. Cute animation

Aliza’s concept focuses on clarity and personalization, with a user interface that supports a smooth and intuitive journey through the BookSwap system.

Highlights idea :

1. Sleek Login and Sign-Up Screens

2. Dashboard with Navigation Bar

3. Smart Search and History

4. Likes Feature

5. Profile Customization

This is Shan En's idea.

Comments

Meet the Team Behind the Book Swap System

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.

What are the Problem Here?

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.

Inside a Student’s Mind: The Book Swap Experience

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....

Book Swap System

Search This Blog