Redesigning the Vertical Video Discovery Experience for High-Engagement Content
A seamless cross-platform player, designed to elevate content discovery and maximize engagement on both mobile and desktop.
About Primis
Primis is an Ad-Tech company specializing in video discovery and monetization.
Primis platform empowers publishers to increase revenue by providing users with seamless access to high-quality video content, while maximizing monetization opportunities
About The Product
A Web-Based Vertical Video Player for Publishers to Increase Content Discovery and User Engagement.
Challenges
A major challenge was adapting mobile-native interaction patterns—such as vertical swiping and immersive playback—into a seamless cross-device experience.
Another challenge was achieving the right balance between content discovery and user control, ensuring intuitive and frictionless interactions without overwhelming the interface
Purpose
An intuitive cross-platform video player designed to enhance content discovery and maximize engagement across devices
Key Features
- Vertical Interaction Model:
Streamlined, swipe-based navigation inspired by social platforms for a seamless mobile-to-web experience. - Cross-Platform Adaptation:
Smoothly adapted mobile-native gestures to the desktop, preserving engagement across platforms. - Minimal, Immersive UI:
Focused on a clean, distraction-free interface, enhancing content discovery without overwhelming the user. - Performance & Continuity:
Optimized for fluid transitions and uninterrupted playback, ensuring an immersive experience on all devices
Research
To create a player that aligned with user expectations, I conducted comprehensive research on existing vertical video ecosystems, focusing on mobile-first platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok. I analyzed their navigation patterns, gesture logic, content layout conventions, and micro-interactions. Additionally, I explored web-based video frameworks, animation libraries, and responsive constraints, assessing technical feasibility and identifying areas where compromises were necessary for a seamless browser-based experience
Solution
The solution is a seamless video discovery experience that reduces friction and enhances user interaction, ensuring continuous content consumption across all devices.
My Role in this Project
Product UX Design – Research & Player Experience Creation
As the Product UX Designer for Primis Video Discovery, I led the design of a fully web-optimized vertical video player. My role included conducting in-depth research and designing the player interface to replicate seamless social media interactions while adapting them for the web.
Desktop Player
