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With numerous companies depending on Microsoft Teams for meetings and a growing number of employees working remotely, I developed a Microsoft Teams watch companion that allows you to manage your calls on the go
Product Design, UX/UI, Watch OS
Problem
Since the era covid, with the shift to remote work and video calls, the struggle with mute and camera control was exposed! today, remote work is normal, and people are more comfortable with these controls- but there are still opportunities for improvement- and to further adapt to the way people are working.
Sharing screens on a call with multiple windows, makes it tough to find the group chat, or send a reaction.
If you’re an audience member, following along and taking notes in multiple windows- how quickly can you get to the microphone to turn it on?
If you have the sudden urge to sneeze or cough, will you have enough time to cut the audio or video feed?
If you are joining a call from a walking treadmill what if you accidentally turn the video
Solution
The Teams watch app works as a sidekick to your calls. It’s not a replacement for the Teams desktop app- but a partner. Attached to you, wherever you go, are the controls for your microphone, camera, reactions, and group chat.
Quick and easy access to controls
Flexible controls to match a flexible working environment
Intentional friction for turning on the microphone and camera, by using a “press and hold” interaction with a visual of a radial loader- to avoid accidental taps.
Big Picture Stats
According to the Pew Research Center, around 22 million employed adults (aged 18 and over) in the U.S. work from home all the time, equal to roughly 14% of all employed adults.
While 41% are at least part-time remote on a hybrid setup
More than one in five Americans will work remotely by 2025
As of 2021, 100 million people globally wear an Apple Watch.
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