Design Exercise for designing user interface for electronic library system

Scenario:

The Metropolitan City Library has decided to move into the digital era and offer their members an extensive collection of e$-$books, journals and audiobooks via an E$-$Library platform accessible both via web and mobile interfaces. As many older members are still transitioning into this new age of technology, its design must be user friendly while supporting positive human$-$computer interactions.

Chapter $14$ of your textbook covered key principles of human$-$computer interaction, such as:

Cognitive Load: Design should reduce mental effort required of users. Feedback: Users should receive clear signals or responses after performing actions. Consistency: Common actions and symbols should remain consistent across interfaces.

Error Prevention and Recovery: To minimize user errors while allowing for effortless correction.

Assignment: Utilizing the principles outlined in Chapter $14,$ your task is to develop an intuitive user interface for an E$-$Library system. Your design should consider both experienced library patrons as well as those new to digital libraries.

Instructions: Start by sketching or digitally designing the main interface page, including sections such as 'Latest Arrivals", "Search Bar", My Collection", and Help Center". Your design must take into account devices like desktop computers, tablets and mobile phones.

Implement design elements that reflect the principles of human$-$computer interaction outlined in Chapter $14.$ Create a short document explaining your design choices, emphasizing how they correspond with these principles.

Submit your user interface design alongside an explanatory document for evaluation, making sure it satisfies the requirements of the scenario and displays your understanding of human$-$computer interaction principles.