Problem
The official app is minimal to a fault. Simple isn't always better for users — this design caused real confusion about what users can and can't do.
- No power button — turning the device on and off was needlessly difficult
- Rewind, fast-forward, and volume controls were not clearly indicated
- The stripped-down interface hid capabilities users expected to find
Solution
Add clearly labeled buttons and quick, intuitive functionality — by making the app behave like the physical remote users already understand.
- Power button added — the most basic expectation, finally met
- Physical volume buttons — the phone's side buttons control volume
- Mimics a physical remote — the interface layout mirrors the real thing for instant familiarity
- More quick navigation buttons — fewer steps to the things people do most
- Instant mute — one tap, integrated where thumbs expect it
Colors & Typography
A dark, living-room-friendly palette — #101010, #575757, #969696, #505050, #EA4236, #FFFFFF — with Roboto for interface text and VAG Rounded for display. High contrast keeps controls legible from the couch, and the single red accent marks the most important actions.
All Screens
The final design covers three modes — D-pad, touchpad, and number pad — so users can control their TV the way they prefer.
Prototype in Motion
A walkthrough of the interactive prototype — mode switching, media controls, and instant mute.