Non-profit · Streaming
Explore.org
Bringing the planet's wildest live cams to every screen.
The Explore.org app suite spans iOS, Android and Apple TV. Averaging a 4.3 rating over hundreds of thousands of installs, these live-streaming apps entertain people worldwide, every day.
- Native iPhone & iPad app (v1.1 – v5.4)
- Native Android phone & tablet app (v1.1 – v5.4)
- Apple TV app (v1.0 – v2.2)
- Remote cam system (internal)
- Graphic, visual & icon design
- Content & asset selection
- ASO & SEO
- UI / UX consulting
Pearls of the Planet: live cams on the big screen
Live cams on iPhone
One system, every screen
Challenge
An app that could stream a constellation of global cameras whenever they were live, plus a video player, featured clips and documentaries, playback, photo galleries and social engagement built in.
R & D
In-depth research, stakeholder interviews and market analysis defined the key objectives. Those insights guided a robust, well-tested product that was accessible and consistently grew engagement.
Results
Popularity grew quickly, and unique social campaigns earn more viewers every year. Averaging a 4.3 rating, the apps keep bringing joy to people, raising awareness and finding their way into the headlines.
Conclusion
Explore.org began with great live content that needed a larger audience. Through thoughtful design, a robust feedback loop and constant iteration, the suite reached hundreds of thousands of downloads. In 2018 app development moved in-house.
- Over 100K installs (iOS/Android)
- Average 4.2 rating
- Bug & crash free code
- Millions of shares
- Growing substantially
- Featured in the popular press
- iOS & Android design
- iOS & Android development
- Apple TV design & development
- Robust testing, error handling
- SEO & growth advice
- UI/UX design
- iOS App
- Android App
- iOS & Android
- System management
- Live cams from around the world
- Photo galleries
- Documentary films
- Popular & trending
- Highlights & reruns
- Snap & share live screenshots
Pearls of the Planet
2016 – 2018 · v1.0 – v1.8To celebrate the launch of Apple TV’s app store, Explore.org commissioned us to create an Apple TV app for their interactive exhibition, Pearls of the Planet. The app is still available on the App Store today & watched by people around the world.
- Early, fast launch
- High quality design
- Bug-free code
- Updated videos
- Apple TV development
- Beta testing
- General tech support
- UI/UX design
- Apple TV app v1.0 – v1.8
- Remote controlled
- Live stream search
- Siri
- Accompanying exhibition
- Info screen
- Early access
- Search
I love the TV app, we have it streaming in our office.
Charlie Annenberg, Founder, Explore.org