Donkey Klaus
I built this fun project for the CHE Proximity HQ Christmas tree. Built in Swift and Xcode using SpriteKit. I implemented NodeJS & SocketIO to connect the retro game controller to the Apple TV.
/ Overview
I built this fun project for the CHE Proximity HQ Christmas tree. Built in Swift and Xcode using SpriteKit. I implemented NodeJS & SocketIO to connect the retro game controller to the Apple TV.
/ Project Details
Name: Donkey Klaus
Client: CHE Proximity
Agency: CHE Proximity
Role: Creative Technologist
Year: 2015
/ Challenge
CHE Proximity needed a focused mobile product that could make Donkey Klaus useful in the moments where users needed it most. The challenge was to shape the interaction, interface and technical delivery so the experience felt fast, clear and reliable across devices.
/ Provided Services
Mobile & App Engineering
Delivering native, mobile or Unity-based product experiences across devices and release environments.
Creative Technology
Connecting interaction design, prototyping and engineering to make the idea tangible for users.
Delivery Leadership
Coordinating delivery, QA and release decisions across creative, product and technical teams.
/ Solution
I shaped Donkey Klaus around the user journey first, then translated that into a mobile experience with clear flows, responsive interaction and practical engineering decisions. The solution focused on making the product feel simple in use while keeping the underlying delivery robust enough for real customers.
/ Value Delivered
Mobile Clarity
Created a focused product experience that felt simple and useful in the moments users needed it.
Cross-Device Reliability
Delivered interface and engineering decisions that supported consistent use across devices.
Interactive Engagement
Turned the idea into a hands-on experience people could explore, play with or share.
/ Project Note
I built this fun project for the CHE Proximity HQ Christmas tree. Built in Swift and Xcode using SpriteKit. I implemented NodeJS & SocketIO to connect the retro game controller to the Apple TV.
Matt Rose
Creative Technologist