High Five Video

web platform

video services

High Five Videos

The Hive project centred on building a subscription-based platform for customers and video editors, offering seamless access to high-quality video content and empowering creators with intuitive tools. The platform aimed to address common user frustrations, improve content discoverability, and create a user-friendly experience that caters to both customers and editors. By focusing on intuitive design, flexible subscription models, and robust features, Hive set out to deliver a streamlined, engaging, and efficient solution for managing and sharing video content.

client

Yellow Lemon Media

duration

8 Months

resources

services

- Functional spec

- Design

- Development

Design direction : Mood board

context

Our work on the Hive platform reflects our commitment to delivering user-centred digital experiences. The process began with a deep dive into Hive’s vision, focusing on creating a platform that seamlessly connects customers and video editors. Central to this effort was developing a mood board that captured the platform’s identity—balancing creativity, professionalism, and ease of use. This visual foundation guided our design approach, ensuring alignment with Hive’s goals and user needs.

what we did

Through in-depth research, we explored Hive’s brand personality, user expectations, and industry trends. This process informed our mood board, which defined the platform’s visual language—combining bold yet approachable design, dynamic layouts, and a streamlined user experience. The result is a cohesive aesthetic that supports Hive’s mission to empower creators and deliver an intuitive, engaging platform for all users.

Style Guide

Colors

Typography

User Experience (UX)

In the UX phase of our collaboration with Hive, our focus was to create an intuitive, user-centred platform that simplifies every stage of the user journey. We aimed to deliver a frictionless experience that meets the needs of both customers and video editors, ensuring clear, efficient interactions.

We carefully mapped out user flows to guide users from sign-up to content discovery and download. For customers, we prioritised ease of navigation, allowing them to browse, search, and access video edits seamlessly. For editors, we designed a clear workflow for uploading content, tracking analytics, and managing earnings, reducing complexity at every touchpoint.

Our approach also included optimising the subscription management process. We created a transparent system where users can easily view their plan, track available downloads, and manage their account. This clarity helps foster trust and encourages long-term engagement with the platform.

Through usability testing and continuous iteration, we refined the platform to align with user expectations. By focusing on simplicity and efficiency, we ensured that Hive provides a smooth and satisfying experience, making it easy for both customers and editors to achieve their goals.

User Interface (UI)

During the UI phase of our collaboration with Hive, we set out to design a platform that seamlessly blends creativity with user-centric functionality. Our goal was to create a visually compelling interface that simplifies complex workflows for both customers and video editors while maintaining an engaging, modern aesthetic.

Inspired by cutting-edge content platforms and the collaborative nature of digital marketplaces, we crafted a sleek, intuitive interface that enhances discoverability, streamlines navigation, and supports a smooth subscription-based experience.

For customers, we prioritised effortless browsing and content discovery with advanced filtering and search tools. For editors, we designed intuitive dashboards for easy content uploads and clear insights into performance analytics and earnings. Each element was crafted to reduce friction and boost productivity.

We also focused on accessibility and responsiveness, ensuring a seamless experience across devices. Whether on desktop or mobile, the UI adapts effortlessly, allowing users to interact with content anytime. This approach enhances the user experience while reinforcing Hive’s position as a leading platform for video collaboration.

Our Challenge

Addressing the Intricate Design and Development Demands of a Multi-Audience Platform

Hive’s ambition was to launch a sophisticated, multi-faceted platform catering to four distinct user groups: customers, video editors, companies, and administrators. This inherently introduced significant complexity from both a design and development standpoint.

The core challenge was to create intuitive, engaging, and distinct user experiences for each role while supporting intricate functionalities. This included designing clear and actionable dashboards with charts and widgets for editors to track earnings and video performance, and simplifying the user flow for a highly complex payout and subscription system.

From a development perspective, this required a robust, scalable architecture to handle these diverse needs, alongside a comprehensive admin panel for meticulous oversight of all platform activities, from user management to financial transactions and content moderation.

Our Solution

Delivering a Sophisticated, User-Focused Platform Through Collaborative Design and Engineering

Our integrated design and development approach was pivotal in navigating Hive's complexities. The design process began with in-depth user journey mapping for each of the four user roles, ensuring every interaction was intuitive and aligned with their specific needs. This led to the creation of detailed wireframes and high-fidelity UI mockups that translated the platform's 'bold yet approachable' aesthetic into a functional and visually engaging experience.

Development then brought these designs to life with pixel-perfect precision. We engineered a robust database and a flexible backend architecture to seamlessly manage the distinct user functionalities, complex subscription models, and the critical payout system, including secure Paystack webhook integrations. Advanced features like on-the-fly video compression for faster previews (with access to original quality downloads post-purchase) were implemented to enhance user experience without sacrificing quality. Rigorous documentation, a structured codebase, and extensive testing with seeded data ensured collaborative efficiency and a polished final product, while continuous client communication allowed us to refine the sophisticated systems to be scalable and adaptable to future needs.

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