Hyku, a Canadian interactive video, and media company, has completely overhauled the design of its website while adding in a unique content management system. Hyku is an interactive video software, helping power all new and existing video streams, facilitating user engagement, more in-depth data analytics and better monetization methods for media companies. Hyku has redesigned its website to highlight these unique offerings. Also, Hyku's site hosts a new content management system, which allows users to access their videos, upload interactive content and see audience engagement.
Jin Ronghao, an experienced designer with strong human-computer interaction background, is responsible for the UI design of the Hyku app, which aims to provide good user experience. With a strong passion for design, he keeps seeking improvements, while exploring the cutting edge of aesthetics, beauty and efficiency. He won the prestigious Red Dot Design award, for the best of the best design in 2013. He holds a Masters degree from Southwest Jiaotong University.
Hyku is a television and second screen application, available for Android or Apple devices. Backed by twenty-two patents, Hyku’s main feature syncs mobile phone content with shows on television or streamed programming directly on the application itself. All content is created by the show’s own production team, and is accurately synced to within a second when the show airs for the first time. Examples of content include background music available for download, merchandise or shirts available for instant purchase, or relevant pictures and information. Other features allow users to vote, to answer trivia questions or to interact in other ways. The goal is to provide an enhanced second screen experience, with more clickable content and interactions, all synced along with the television program. Additionally, Hyku’s features include a social network, which connects its many users through messages and shared content – creating a community of interacting fans. For sports television, Hyku Duels is a built-in game, which is a patent-pending user versus user wagering system. Lastly, Hyku ties it all together with a virtual economy, allowing users to earn coins, redeemable for real products in its marketplace. All Hyku’s features are combined with an aesthetically-pleasing design. This simple, yet intuitive user interface accentuates Hyku’s advantages, while reducing the learning curve.