TDV Library
Streamlining Knowledge Access for the Design Community
My Role
Product Designer
Team
Akshat Choudhary
Suhani Agarwal
Duration
2 Weeks
What Did I do?
User Research
Wireframing
UI Design
Interaction
Prototype
Overview
In academic spaces, access to knowledge should be effortless and inspiring.
Traditional library systems at design schools often involve tedious manual processes, unclear book availability, and administrative delays creating friction in a space meant for exploration and learning.
This case study explores how we designed TDV Library App, a digital platform that reimagines the library experience for design students streamlining borrowing and returns, providing real time availability, and fostering a seamless connection between curiosity and creation.
For The Design Village
Concept Design
8 min read
Defining the Problem
Why existing library systems frustrate design students?
When we began, it was clear that TDV’s library system felt outdated and disconnected from the school’s creative, fast paced environment. We observed daily interactions, spoke with students, and mapped their borrowing and returning journeys to uncover key pain points.
Here’s what we found:
Manual Process
Borrowing and returning books required physical entries and administrative approvals, leading to unnecessary delays.
Unclear Book Availability
Students often didn’t know whether a book was available or already issued resulting in wasted time and confusion.
Lack of Digital Integration
There was no centralized system or real time access to the library’s catalog, making it difficult to explore or plan ahead.
Objective and Goal
Reimagine Access to Knowledge
Design a digital platform that simplifies how students borrow, return, and discover books, making the library experience efficient, transparent, and enjoyable.
Student Goal
Enable students to instantly check availability, borrow books, and manage their library activity with ease.
Admin Goal
Provide admins with a smart dashboard to track inventory and automate manual processes.
Institution Goal
The Design Village aims to modernize its knowledge ecosystem, fostering a culture of curiosity and efficiency through a system that reflects the school’s design driven ethos and forward thinking approach.
Ideation and Concepts
Designing for Effortless Discovery
What do students need?
Quick search | Real-time availability | Easy borrowing & returns | Personalized recommendations | Account management | Notifications for due dates | Access to reading history
Key Design Decisions
One-tap Borrow & Return: Simplified, instant book management.
Real-time Updates: Live availability for a transparent experience.
Minimal UI: Clean, intuitive, and aligned with TDV’s design ethos.
The Ideal Experience
🔥 For Students
💠Discover and borrow books instantly from their
devices.
💠Get notified when reserved titles become available.
💠Manage returns, due dates, and reading lists effortlessly.
⚡ For Admins
💠Digitize record keeping with automated tracking.
💠Monitor issued and returned books in real time.
💠Save time with simplified, error-free inventory management.
Introducing
TDV Library
We designed TDV Library App as a seamless yet powerful tool for design students and administrators to access, manage, and discover books effortlessly. Students can borrow, return, and track availability in real time making knowledge access instant and intuitive.
📚 Seamless Onboarding and Setup
Instant login with student ID.
Real time book availability at a glance.
Borrow or return books in just one tap.
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