About the Project
Enugu State University of Science and Technology had no centralised digital system for accessing academic resources. Students relied entirely on physical library visits, limited by opening hours, availability of materials, and distance. The challenge was to design a mobile experience that not only brought the library online but made it smarter — introducing an AI assistant capable of answering academic questions, finding resources, and understanding university context.
Outcomes
With 80,000+ students and faculty required to sign up, the platform is positioned to become the largest university library app in the state. The embedded Chioma AI assistant sets it apart from every other university library solution in Nigeria, giving students instant answers with live book sales analytics and book submissions.
Process
User research
Interviewed students, lecturers, and library staff to map real access patterns and the two most critical design requirements
High-fidelity design
Designed the full app in Figma — covering onboarding, home, search, reading experience, bookmarks, and a separate lecturer view
Design system
Built a full component library with colour tokens, typography, icons, and reusable UI patterns across hundreds of screens
Prototyping & Testing
Ran usability sessions with students to validate navigation patterns and onboarding flow before final handoff
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