Case study 9 of 13 · application
chatIRC
A real-time web chat with an IRC-inspired experience and WebSocket communication.
Product record
chatIRC
01 · Context
Before designing the interface, we understand the environment.
The project explores instant communication on the web through the direct, recognizable language of IRC channels.
02 · Challenge
What needed to be solved
Keep messaging immediate and understandable while the interface organizes channels, presence and history in the browser.
03 · Decisions
Project decisions
- 01
Use WebSocket to maintain real-time messaging.
- 02
Bring IRC channel and conversation references into a contemporary web interface.
04 · Outcome
The outcome
The public result is a real-time chat experience accessible through the browser.