VUDU SPARK
Digital Media Streamer by Walmart
Brand: Vudu by Walmart
Launch: 2015
“Create cinematic content”
The Vudu Spark was Walmart’s entry into the streaming stick market, designed to compete with devices like Google’s Chromecast and Roku. This HDMI plug-in device provided direct access to Walmart’s Vudu streaming service, turning any compatible TV into a gateway for on-demand video.
BRIEF
PROJECT CONTEXT
2014 freelance project: housing design for Vudu Spark streaming stick + remote.
Extremely low-cost target (few dollars per unit) and 2 months timeline.
Required housings that were user-friendly and optimized for manufacturing.
MY ROLE & CONTRIBUTIONS
Translated constraints of time, cost, manufacturability into design solutions.
Produced rapid ideation, 3D CAD models, and visualizations.
Enabled stakeholder review to secure next-stage funding.
DEVICE
PACKAGING
FEATURE
DEDICATED VUDU EXPERIENCE
Pre-loaded with the Vudu app only, making it a focused, single-service streaming device.
Access to rentals, purchases, and a digital locker for owned content.
SIMPLE PLUG & PLAY SETUP
Connects directly via HDMI and Wi-Fi.
Quick to install and easy to use.
REMOTE-CONTROLLED NAVIGATION
Comes with a dedicated remote for intuitive browsing.
Supported up to 1080p video and 7.1 surround sound.
Fandango at Home (formerly known as Vudu) is an American digital video store and streaming service owned by Fandango Media, a joint-venture between Versant and Warner Bros. In 2010, Vudu was sold to Walmart. In 2020, Fandango Media acquired Vudu.