The studio continued contributing to the 2019 Portal design to support Facebook’s original B8 and Oculus teams. We leveraged our two years of experience learning among engineers and user researchers to form compelling design solutions within target cost.
This Portal is a stripped-back version of the first generation, a minimal and accessible product intended to “disappear” to benefit the calling experience. Its simple slab form optimizes volume for internal components, with secondary features such as the audio solution and kickstand designed to be equally unobtrusive.
Graphic elements highlight the hierarchy of product features and guide users in their interactions with the Portal. Privacy is addressed here through a dual-feature toggle, allowing users to mute the mic and block the camera.
