The Challenge
Search is one of the main entry points to RTL+. As the platform expanded beyond streaming into audio and editorial content, the existing search experience struggled to keep pace with the growing diversity of media.
Results needed to communicate different content types clearly while still allowing users to quickly return to previously discovered content.
The Solution
Search was reimagined as a multimedia discovery layer that helps users navigate video, audio, and editorial content within a single experience. A clear visual system differentiates between media types, while recently discovered items remain instantly accessible.
Together, these patterns support both direct lookup and exploration across RTL+’s expanding content ecosystem.
