Akimbo
Akimbo Web Desktop

Akimbo’s set-top box and service is one of the most successful IPTV services available. When we were asked to help them develop a Web-based interface for their service that would enable customers to search for movies and update their download queues while away from home, we jumped at the chance. We worked with Akimbo engineers closely - in order to develop the best solution.
Year Built: 2004
Project duration: 3 months
Zaudhaus role: Interaction Design, Workflow, Visual Design

Services
Interface Design & Application design

Industries
On-Demand Applications
STATS
RELATED
CHALLENGE + SOLUTION
The Challenge: Translate the functionality from Akimbo's existing set-top box to the Web. Enable existing users to access all of the same functionality they have at home with their Akimbo system, through the Web. Extend the Akimbo brand to the Web and establish the Desktop application as a clear and simple partnering product with the set-top box.

We worked diligently to create a familiar flow between the established experience on the set-top box with the experience of the Web service. We worked closely with Akimbo engineers to best understand the feature-set as well as work with changing specifications for the set-top box that was happening weekly. Ultimately, we developed a system that rivaled the ease and functionality of the set-top box and in some cases made functionality easier via the Web.
“We called on Zaudhaus because we know that they capably understand the critical interplay between functionality, interface and brand. Their abilities enabled us to launch quickly.”
- Tom Hammer CTO
Akimbo Systems, Inc.