Smart Shared Bookshelf
Team Member: Ying Lu, Yuan Meng
The growing popularity of e-books has led to a decline in physical book readership, bringing challenges like eye strain, digital distractions, and restricted library access. While e-books provide convenience, traditional libraries often fail to adapt to modern readers' expectations. This project seeks to revive interest in physical books and address library accessibility issues, creating a more engaging and convenient reading experience.
Project Background
In recent years, the rise of e-books has led to a significant decrease in the number of people reading physical books. E-books offer convenient access and high portability, allowing readers to carry an entire library on their digital devices. Additionally, e-books are often more economical than physical books and can be downloaded instantly. These advantages have caused more and more people to turn to digital reading.
Disadvantages of E-books
Our research on e-books revealed several drawbacks affecting the reading experience. Prolonged screen exposure leads to eye strain and blue light discomfort, while digital distractions reduce focus and engagement. Many readers prefer physical books for extended reading, note-taking, and referencing, finding them more immersive. Additionally, e-books rely on devices and battery life, posing limitations that physical books avoid.
Problem Statement
The rise of e-books has led to a decline in the number of readers of physical books. While e-books offer convenience, they also come with many drawbacks. Prolonged screen reading can cause eye strain and discomfort due to blue light exposure, which can also disrupt sleep patterns. Additionally, the constant notifications and apps on digital devices can reduce attention and concentration, interfering with the reading experience. At the same time, traditional libraries, limited by their fixed locations and operating hours, struggle to meet the reading needs of modern people with busy lifestyles.
HMW Question
How might we increase people's interest in physical books and overcome the limitations of traditional libraries?
Concept Sketch
A 24-hour smart book borrowing cabinet features each book secured with a safety buckle to prevent unauthorized removal. Each glass screen displays the books currently in that section of the cabinet, along with their descriptions and reviews, making it easy for users to quickly find the books they need. These cabinets are installed in various locations, allowing users to borrow or return books at any time. We hope this cabinet will encourage people to pick up physical books again, enjoy the pleasure of reading on paper, and enhance their reading experience.
Product 3D model
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Wireframe-Glass Screen
Wireframe-Bookshelf TouchScreen
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Wireframe-APP
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