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NOOK
Making empty buildings feel busy again
/ PROJECT SUMMARY
Nook is a proptech platform that helps people find and book underused spaces for work, events, or creative projects—fast.
By combining real-time listings with a mobile-first experience, Nook turns empty buildings into bookable, profitable spaces. It’s all about making space flexible, accessible, and a little more fun.
Deliverables
Mobile App MVP / Motion Design / Pitch-deck (1-week sprint)
Industry
Proptech
Market
South Africa
/ THE CHALLENGE
Nook had one mission: bring life back to empty spaces by making them easy to book.
The real challenge? Most short-term rentals were stuck in outdated systems. Finding a space was clunky, unclear, and way too slow. Nook needed to make the whole process feel instant, effortless, and just a little exciting.
> / SOLUTION
In response, we explored a mobile-first platform that makes discovering and booking flexible spaces fast, visual, and delightfully easy.
The interface puts user flow first—real-time listings, bold visuals, and guided booking steps help renters move from scroll to space in seconds. For owners, managing availability and pricing is just as smooth, right from their phone.
> / MOTION DESIGN
Motion brought the Nook experience to life. Smooth transitions and subtle microinteractions made navigation feel natural and fast.
From playful loading states to satisfying tap feedback, animations added energy without getting in the way—just enough movement to keep things sleek and smart.
/PITCH DECK SUMMARY
These slides are just a peek into the full deck, which covers how Nook plans to scale—expanding to more cities, building partnerships, and fine-tuning for enterprise use.
The full version outlines our marketing strategy, business model, and how we turn vacant spaces into repeatable revenue. It’s built to show real growth, not just a nice UI.
/OUTCOME
Nook was tested with end users and stakeholders—and the response was fire. The interface was praised for its clarity, bold visual identity, and smooth booking flow.
From early testers to investors, everyone loved how intuitive the product felt and how confidently the deck told the story. The design thinking behind Nook wasn’t just appreciated—it became a key reason people bought into the vision.
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