How to design for Connected TV (CTV) Devices

During this course, we’ll build an OTT Streaming App for TV Devices from scratch and you’ll gain hands-on understanding of OTT apps. The SVOD (Subscription Video On Demand) model is the best first step into this niche or segment of the digital industry.

The course is up to date and reflects the current state of this section of the digital industry.

OTT is a growing market the demand for Connected TV apps is higher than ever. If you’re a designer and want to stand out or gain additional skills to further your design career, this might be the course for you.

In this course, we’ll look into how to design for CTV (Connected TV) devices, all the possibilities, and opportunities. You’ll learn about the restrictions and challenges you’re facing, how to approach a project like this, what to look for, and how to communicate with your development team effectively. You’ll learn about best UX practices for OTT apps, how to keep your users engaged on the big screen, you’ll learn about their mindset and goals.

The topics covered in the course are:

Section 1 – Introduction

Section 2 – Software & hardware requirements

Section 3 – Planning ahead

Section 4 – Core Differences between CTV & Web:

1. Navigation

2. Focus state

3. UX differences

Section 5 – Design file:

1. Creating your design file

2. Freebies

Section 6 – Design preparations:

1. Grid & overscan

2. Typography for CTV devices

3. Design in isolation & pre-prototyped frames

Section 7 – Home page:

1. Navigation

2. Header section

3. Generic content cards & variants

Section 8 – Series page:

1. Header sections & generic cards

2. Genre rail & inner page

3. Movies page

Section 9 – Individual content pages:

1. Individual content page for series/shows

2. Additional concepts

3. Individual content page for movies

Section 10 – Video player

Section 11 – Search functionality

Section 12 – Account section

Section 13 – Log in & Sign up flows

Section 14 – Prototype

Section 15 – Thank you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!