Process

Banter was started from scratch, so we took a look around to see what already existed. Offerings like BBS, IRC, and AIM were an inspiration for how to approach this platform's capabilities. I started off with an MVP that lets the user record with the front camera and send a video. We also spent time looking at how to express the brand in a way that felt appropriate for the varied, but somewhat older audience. I wanted people to feel comfortable inviting their family members and loved ones to a group chat, so I chose conservative user experience solutions with a white/blue color combination. That configuration invokes the feeling of being on something like Facebook/Meta and helped Banter feel more relatable.