Ricoh Remote Field

Live 360° 4K video chatting for the Theta & Oculus.

Contribution

Product design
Frontend development
Branding

Client

Ricoh

Dates

4/2022 - 3/2024

Remote Field 360 degree video chat app chat UI, showing a group of people meeting with their images stacked on the right side. In the body of the page, a man on a ladder screwing in a lightbulb.

Context

Background

Ricoh's customers use its hardware product the Theta, a 360° camera, and expressed desire to stream & communicate live using the device, thus began the development of Remote Field, a video chat web app for the Theta.

Challenge

To make a video chat app that uses the Theta to provide 360° views of sites, while working with customers to explore UX and create features that make rich communication possible.

Role

I led the design process, collaborating closely with stakeholders and customers to explore and refine the user experience. My responsibilities included designing and coding the UI, developing a cohesive visual identity, and leading the creation of a comprehensive design system.

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Service overview

Remote Field landing page

The landing page give an overview of the service, describing what Remote Field can do for customers.

We created the landing page based on user input and stakeholder feedback. I designed and coded the site as well as the animations. I created this site in Svelte, whereas the Remote Field application was done in React.

Top section of RICOH Remote Field landing page, showcasing its remote environment experience capabilities. Features a screenshot of a video call with multiple participants, a 360-degree view of a room, device compatibility information, and product features.

Use cases section of RICOH Remote Field landing page, displaying various applications including remote work support, inspection work, event streaming, remote medicine, VR education, and remote presence. Includes testimonials from Shimizu Corporation, Obayashi Corporation, and Nishimatsu Construction on their experiences using the product.

Section of RICOH Remote Field landing page illustrating the capability to use multiple wearables and cameras simultaneously. Shows icons representing RICOH THETA camera and VUZIX M400 smart glasses connected to a central hexagon symbol.

Lower section of RICOH Remote Field landing page detailing features and support options. Lists six key features including install-less use, easy streaming, and remote device control. Displays support options including a guide, FAQ, and contact information. Ends with a call-to-action to try RICOH Remote Field.