Jillian CowanSolbound
The best place to track your reading
Every reading tracker I'd used was missing something obvious, so I designed my ideal one: easy tracking, real reviews, and a way to actually find something to read.
Purpose
Independent project
Timeline
Fall 2025
Tools
Procreate, Adobe Suite, Figma
The goal:
Design a reading app that has all the right functions, organized for easy everyday use.
Brand identity
Solbound is drawn from two meanings: Sol for sun and soul, bound for the craft of bookbinding. The visual identity follows from the name: a sun and book logomark and a palette that feels warm and summery without competing with the content. Colors are used as accents to keep the experience cozy and focused.
The five main pages
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Home
The landing page. Current reads sit at the top, with recent activity from you, friends, and people you follow below, plus a quick search bar. The update-progress bar lives here and recurs elsewhere in the app, like your profile.
Live mockup
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