Maktabat is a Saudi based app that provides researchers, students and academics with easy access to the libraries, publishing houses and bookstores collections. Through the app they can locate where the book is found, read reviews about it and make contact with the owner for purchase or borrow. The app will also be a community for book lovers and readers to connect, share opinions, have discussions and even link with their favorite authors.
Name rational
The name Maktabat was selected because of its simplicity and clarity. It links directly to the core purpose of the business, which is displaying what the different libraries have in one easily accessed and searchable place. We used the plural format “ Maktabat” to indicate being a source of all information and to sound more credible to the audience.
Typography
The typography selection was based on two main factors. One the readability aspect since we are in the industry of reading. Two the scaling aspects since Makatabat is an app and the typography chosen has to [provide quality experience on small screens.
Illustration
The illustrations style was meant to be very detailed in order to tell visual stories. It’s also focused on elements and objects rather than humans.
