beIN News Digital Platform
Designing the digital experience for beIN News — a multi-platform news product serving Arabic and English audiences across web, mobile, and smart TV.
Overview
beIN News required a unified digital presence that could serve both Arabic RTL and English LTR audiences simultaneously, across web, iOS, Android, and Smart TV platforms. This was a ground-up design initiative spanning 18 months.
The Challenge
Building a bilingual, bidi-aware design system that maintained visual consistency while respecting the typographic and cultural nuances of Arabic and English editorial design. Smart TV added further constraints around 10-foot UI principles and remote navigation.
Key Deliverables
- Bilingual design system (AR + EN)
- Responsive web platform (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- iOS and Android native apps
- Smart TV interface (Samsung, LG, Apple TV)
- Content management guidelines for editorial team
Results
Platform launched across all channels simultaneously. Monthly unique visitors grew 280% in the first six months post-launch.