Panel Design for Apple iPhoto (circa 2002)

Kodak and ofoto were approached by a major book publisher to help master a book publishing process within the iPhoto app. The publisher wanted to create a seamless, user-friendly experience for its customers to create custom photo books using their own personal photos stored within the iPhoto app. The goal was to make it easy for customers to select, edit, and arrange their photos within the app, and then have the option to order a physical print of their book.

Design Process:

The design process began with extensive research and user testing to understand the pain points and frustrations customers currently experienced when creating photo books. This research helped to inform the design of the new book publishing process within the iPhoto app.

To improve the user experience, the team focused on making the process as simple and intuitive as possible. This included creating an easy-to-use layout and navigation system, with clear instructions and helpful prompts throughout the process.

The team also focused on providing customers with a wide range of customizable options, such as different book sizes and layouts, as well as the ability to add text and captions to their photos. The iPhoto app also allows customers to edit their photos and choose from a variety of filters, effects and cropping options before finalizing the book.

One of the biggest challenges was ensuring that the final printed book matched the customer's expectations. The team worked closely with Kodak and ofoto to ensure that the printing process was as accurate as possible, and that the final product was of high quality.

Outcome:

The new book publishing process within the iPhoto app was a huge success. Customers were able to easily create custom photo books using their own personal photos, and the final printed books matched their expectations. The process was also more efficient and cost-effective for the publisher, as it allowed them to streamline their production process and reduce the need for manual labor.

Overall, the collaboration between Kodak, ofoto and the book publisher was a successful partnership, resulting in a user-friendly and efficient process that delivered a high-quality final product. The publisher received a lot of positive feedback from customers, and many have continued to use the service to create more books, which in turn has increased the publisher's revenue.