Contour Action Camera
Company
Contour Cameras
Services
Product Design, UX
Industry
Consumer Hardware
Platforms
iOS, Android, Web, HW‹›FW
Contour Action Camera
Company
Contour Cameras
Services
Product Design, UX
Industry
Consumer Hardware
Platforms
iOS, Android, Web, HW‹›FW
Before GoPro became the widely-known Kleenex™ of action cameras, there was Contour. As the leader of the product team, I had the privilege of being involved in every aspect of the product's and brand's development. I worked hands-on through everything from camera firmware to designing the user experience for the web and connected mobile apps on iOS and Android. The Contour camera not only won a Red Dot design award but was also one of the first wearable, connected, GPS-enabled action camera platforms.
(Product testing on powder days wasn't a bad perk either 🏂 ;-).
Connected native apps + video
The Contour Action Camera had no screen and only 3 buttons. While a host of resolutions, framerates, photo/timelapse modes, etc. were available, it took mounting the camera as a drive on a computer to change any of the settings. A non-starter for most novice and pro users in the field. Working with athletes and Contour customers, I led the design of the Contour iOS and Android apps for remote control, changing settings, GPS status, and one of the first connected real-time viewfinders for an action camera. This also required a massive update to the camera firmware. Working with newly hired in-house firmware engineers I mapped out camera functions, audio and LED feedback on-device and the complementary functions on the connected apps.
Product Roadmap
I led product and design efforts at Contour to create a unified roadmap for hardware, mounts, and software. By aligning releases with the seasonality of sports, we ensured a seamless integration between connected cameras, mobile apps, and firmware updates. These roadmaps set the stage for a more cohesive and impactful product ecosystem.
"One of the best people I ever hired at Contour"
"One of the best people I ever hired at Contour"
Founder & CEO, Contour
Motion graphics
Web and digital marketing
Packaging concepts
Me. Niseko, JaPan
👋🏼
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Let’s build something great together.
Reach out to get started.
Contour Action Camera
Company
Contour Cameras
Services
Product Design, UX
Industry
Consumer Hardware
Platforms
iOS, Android, Web, HW‹›FW
Before GoPro became the widely-known Kleenex™ of action cameras, there was Contour. As the leader of the product team, I had the privilege of being involved in every aspect of the product's and brand's development. I worked hands-on through everything from camera firmware to designing the user experience for the web and connected mobile apps on iOS and Android. The Contour camera not only won a Red Dot design award but was also one of the first wearable, connected, GPS-enabled action camera platforms.
(Product testing on powder days wasn't a bad perk either 🏂 ;-).
Connected native apps + video
The Contour Action Camera had no screen and only 3 buttons. While a host of resolutions, framerates, photo/timelapse modes, etc. were available, it took mounting the camera as a drive on a computer to change any of the settings. A non-starter for most novice and pro users in the field. Working with athletes and Contour customers, I led the design of the Contour iOS and Android apps for remote control, changing settings, GPS status, and one of the first connected real-time viewfinders for an action camera. This also required a massive update to the camera firmware. Working with newly hired in-house firmware engineers I mapped out camera functions, audio and LED feedback on-device and the complementary functions on the connected apps.
Product Roadmap
I led product and design efforts at Contour to create a unified roadmap for hardware, mounts, and software. By aligning releases with the seasonality of sports, we ensured a seamless integration between connected cameras, mobile apps, and firmware updates. These roadmaps set the stage for a more cohesive and impactful product ecosystem.
"One of the best people I ever hired at Contour"
Founder & CEO, Contour
Motion graphics
Web and digital marketing
Packaging concepts
Me. Niseko, JaPan
👋🏼