This project is an example of my ability to create user experience solutions, leveraging cohesive design to create communicative signs.

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Non-fiction Shelf Labels

For this project, I observed how parents and children interacted with the non-fiction section and noted the questions that were asked at the circulation desk. I proposed making shelf labels to the children's manager to visually guide patrons to subjects of interest. It was important to use graphics to symbolize the subject areas for young children who are not able to read. I chose a vibrant rainbow of colors to make the signs attractive to children.

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Accelerated Reader Shelf Labels and Infographic

In an effort to cooperate with the Dover school system and provide better support for elementary students, we reorganized a section of our books by Accelerated Reader level. Parents and students would often request books to fulfill their reading goals at school, so to make their experience easier I made shelf labels indicating the AR level. I also created an infographic about Accelerated Reader, since many parents seemed confused about what it is.

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Results

These shelf labels allowed children and parents to be more comfortable and more independent when browsing these sections. Staff noticed a drop in questions about where to find subjects in the non-fiction section and where to find Accelerated Reader levels. There was also a rise in non-fiction circulation.