New user interface for the interactive receiver of Sky
The interactive receiver of the pay TV provider Sky gets a new user interface. On the occasion of the Sky launch in July 2009, the improved user interface is also launched. The interaction concept which is intuitive to operate was designed by the user experience experts of Sky and of User Interface Design GmbH (UID).
In the course of the Sky launch, a new user interface for the interactive receiver was introduced. Compared to the first generation of receivers, which was developed for Premiere, the user experience is taken to a higher level by the optimized user interface: The well structured design focuses on TV entertainment. The operation does not distract the user from the program, but intensifies the immediate TV experience. The user interface which was optimized by Sky and UID experts in a joint effort especially supports the specific Pay TV functions and is provided to all interactive receivers for free by means of an automatic software update.
A heavenly TV experience
The new user interface offers faster operation and easier access to the program contents. The usability experts of Sky and UID eliminated superfluous operating steps to improve the navigation. All important functions can now be accessed via few, central control keys on the remote control. Experienced Pay TV users may use additional functions via special keys. Furthermore, UID and Sky also optimized the management of favorite channels and the configuration of youth protection among other things.Sky has relied on the usability competence of UID since 2007
UID has continuously collaborated with Sky in developing the user experience of TV receivers. In 2007, UID already tested the Premiere Interactive Receiver by means of an expert review for its usability and user experience. UID's evaluation helped Sky to make and implement fundamental strategic decisions. In usability tests, users positively rated the design recommendations given by UID. UID has been consulting the company on design solutions since 2007 and documented guidelines for the user interface design in a style guide and a specification.Links for further information
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UID designs the interaction concept of the Sky interactive receiver (source: Sky)
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