Development
ShowDown
ShowDown
ShowDown
ShowDown by VisBeyond is an immersive, dark-themed live event interface. It combines a sticky menu with a promotional side drawer, allowing users to browse merchandise and content without interrupting the stream.
ShowDown by VisBeyond is an immersive, dark-themed live event interface. It combines a sticky menu with a promotional side drawer, allowing users to browse merchandise and content without interrupting the stream.
ShowDown by VisBeyond is an immersive, dark-themed live event interface. It combines a sticky menu with a promotional side drawer, allowing users to browse merchandise and content without interrupting the stream.
Year
2026
Year
2026
Year
2026
Client
ShowDown
Client
ShowDown
Client
ShowDown
Industry
Live Events
Industry
Live Events
Industry
Live Events
Project Duration
2 Weeks
Project Duration
2 Weeks
Project Duration
2 Weeks
Intro
ShowDown is a high-performance digital platform designed to replicate the energy of an in-person venue within a browser. Built with a "content-first" philosophy, this project utilizes a sophisticated dark-themed interface to reduce visual noise and focus user attention on the main stage - the live video feed. It serves as a comprehensive hub for hosting webinars, concerts, and conferences while maintaining a cohesive brand identity.
Objective
The primary goal was to create a dual-purpose interface: Maximum Immersion and Seamless Monetization.
We needed to design a viewing environment where the audience could watch live content without distraction, yet still interact with the ecosystem. The specific requirements included:
Keeping the user grounded in the experience during long streams.
Integrating revenue streams (merchandise, services) and engagement (blogs) without navigating away from the live video.
Ensuring a consistent experience across all device sizes.
Challenge
Modern live-streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube Live often suffer from a "UI paradox": they must balance a cinematic viewing experience with aggressive monetization tools, frequently leading to cluttered dashboards that overwhelm the user. Industry case studies highlight that intrusive pop-ups and mid-roll ads disrupt immersion, causing viewer drop-off, while burying revenue drivers (like merchandise or blogs) in deeper navigational layers drastically reduces conversion.
Our specific challenge with ShowDown was to solve this "Screen Real Estate" conflict-creating a layout where promotional activities and essential site navigation could exist simultaneously with the live feed, without forcing the user to choose between watching the content or interacting with the brand.
Result
We delivered ShowDown, a fully responsive, dark-mode interface (but customizable) that solves spatial challenges through smart layering and sticky positioning.
Intelligent Sticky Navigation: We implemented a persistent bottom-level menu that anchors the user. It remains accessible regardless of scroll depth, allowing for quick transitions without disrupting the visual hierarchy.
The "Action Drawer" (Side Menu): To solve the monetization challenge, we engineered a sleek, slide-out side menu. This dedicated space handles all promotional activities - merchandise sales, blog previews, and service showcases - allowing users to browse secondary content without ever fully leaving the event atmosphere.
Adaptive Responsive Layout: The dark theme and structural elements were optimized for mobile responsiveness, ensuring that text remains legible and interactive elements are touch-friendly, maintaining a premium feel from desktop to smartphone.
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Development
ShowDown
ShowDown
ShowDown
ShowDown by VisBeyond is an immersive, dark-themed live event interface. It combines a sticky menu with a promotional side drawer, allowing users to browse merchandise and content without interrupting the stream.
ShowDown by VisBeyond is an immersive, dark-themed live event interface. It combines a sticky menu with a promotional side drawer, allowing users to browse merchandise and content without interrupting the stream.
ShowDown by VisBeyond is an immersive, dark-themed live event interface. It combines a sticky menu with a promotional side drawer, allowing users to browse merchandise and content without interrupting the stream.
Year
2026
Year
2026
Year
2026
Client
ShowDown
Client
ShowDown
Client
ShowDown
Industry
Live Events
Industry
Live Events
Industry
Live Events
Project Duration
2 Weeks
Project Duration
2 Weeks
Project Duration
2 Weeks
Intro
ShowDown is a high-performance digital platform designed to replicate the energy of an in-person venue within a browser. Built with a "content-first" philosophy, this project utilizes a sophisticated dark-themed interface to reduce visual noise and focus user attention on the main stage - the live video feed. It serves as a comprehensive hub for hosting webinars, concerts, and conferences while maintaining a cohesive brand identity.
Objective
The primary goal was to create a dual-purpose interface: Maximum Immersion and Seamless Monetization.
We needed to design a viewing environment where the audience could watch live content without distraction, yet still interact with the ecosystem. The specific requirements included:
Keeping the user grounded in the experience during long streams.
Integrating revenue streams (merchandise, services) and engagement (blogs) without navigating away from the live video.
Ensuring a consistent experience across all device sizes.
Challenge
Modern live-streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube Live often suffer from a "UI paradox": they must balance a cinematic viewing experience with aggressive monetization tools, frequently leading to cluttered dashboards that overwhelm the user. Industry case studies highlight that intrusive pop-ups and mid-roll ads disrupt immersion, causing viewer drop-off, while burying revenue drivers (like merchandise or blogs) in deeper navigational layers drastically reduces conversion.
Our specific challenge with ShowDown was to solve this "Screen Real Estate" conflict-creating a layout where promotional activities and essential site navigation could exist simultaneously with the live feed, without forcing the user to choose between watching the content or interacting with the brand.
Result
We delivered ShowDown, a fully responsive, dark-mode interface (but customizable) that solves spatial challenges through smart layering and sticky positioning.
Intelligent Sticky Navigation: We implemented a persistent bottom-level menu that anchors the user. It remains accessible regardless of scroll depth, allowing for quick transitions without disrupting the visual hierarchy.
The "Action Drawer" (Side Menu): To solve the monetization challenge, we engineered a sleek, slide-out side menu. This dedicated space handles all promotional activities - merchandise sales, blog previews, and service showcases - allowing users to browse secondary content without ever fully leaving the event atmosphere.
Adaptive Responsive Layout: The dark theme and structural elements were optimized for mobile responsiveness, ensuring that text remains legible and interactive elements are touch-friendly, maintaining a premium feel from desktop to smartphone.
BRANDING
BRANDING
Development
ShowDown
ShowDown
ShowDown
ShowDown by VisBeyond is an immersive, dark-themed live event interface. It combines a sticky menu with a promotional side drawer, allowing users to browse merchandise and content without interrupting the stream.
ShowDown by VisBeyond is an immersive, dark-themed live event interface. It combines a sticky menu with a promotional side drawer, allowing users to browse merchandise and content without interrupting the stream.
ShowDown by VisBeyond is an immersive, dark-themed live event interface. It combines a sticky menu with a promotional side drawer, allowing users to browse merchandise and content without interrupting the stream.
Year
2026
Year
2026
Year
2026
Client
ShowDown
Client
ShowDown
Client
ShowDown
Industry
Live Events
Industry
Live Events
Industry
Live Events
Project Duration
2 Weeks
Project Duration
2 Weeks
Project Duration
2 Weeks
Intro
ShowDown is a high-performance digital platform designed to replicate the energy of an in-person venue within a browser. Built with a "content-first" philosophy, this project utilizes a sophisticated dark-themed interface to reduce visual noise and focus user attention on the main stage - the live video feed. It serves as a comprehensive hub for hosting webinars, concerts, and conferences while maintaining a cohesive brand identity.
Objective
The primary goal was to create a dual-purpose interface: Maximum Immersion and Seamless Monetization.
We needed to design a viewing environment where the audience could watch live content without distraction, yet still interact with the ecosystem. The specific requirements included:
Keeping the user grounded in the experience during long streams.
Integrating revenue streams (merchandise, services) and engagement (blogs) without navigating away from the live video.
Ensuring a consistent experience across all device sizes.
Challenge
Modern live-streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube Live often suffer from a "UI paradox": they must balance a cinematic viewing experience with aggressive monetization tools, frequently leading to cluttered dashboards that overwhelm the user. Industry case studies highlight that intrusive pop-ups and mid-roll ads disrupt immersion, causing viewer drop-off, while burying revenue drivers (like merchandise or blogs) in deeper navigational layers drastically reduces conversion.
Our specific challenge with ShowDown was to solve this "Screen Real Estate" conflict-creating a layout where promotional activities and essential site navigation could exist simultaneously with the live feed, without forcing the user to choose between watching the content or interacting with the brand.
Result
We delivered ShowDown, a fully responsive, dark-mode interface (but customizable) that solves spatial challenges through smart layering and sticky positioning.
Intelligent Sticky Navigation: We implemented a persistent bottom-level menu that anchors the user. It remains accessible regardless of scroll depth, allowing for quick transitions without disrupting the visual hierarchy.
The "Action Drawer" (Side Menu): To solve the monetization challenge, we engineered a sleek, slide-out side menu. This dedicated space handles all promotional activities - merchandise sales, blog previews, and service showcases - allowing users to browse secondary content without ever fully leaving the event atmosphere.
Adaptive Responsive Layout: The dark theme and structural elements were optimized for mobile responsiveness, ensuring that text remains legible and interactive elements are touch-friendly, maintaining a premium feel from desktop to smartphone.
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