About POPUP

What is POPUP?

Sometimes a social gathering needs more than just a website.

POPUP venues are designed to take us closer to in-person social serendipity. Introducing context and shared activities into the design of virtual spaces allows us to encounter people as we do in real life, or strike up a conversation with a colleague.

How is my camera and microphone used by POPUP?

Many POPUP venues are designed as social experiences to share. If the venue you are visiting asks for camera or microphone permissions, they will be applied to a small avatar which you can use to roam around and interact with other attendees!

Can I access POPUP on my phone or tablet?

Yes, but only if the designer of your POPUP venue has created a venue accommodating mobile users.

How do I mute myself?

Simply hover your cursor over your avatar (or tap your avatar on mobile) and press the microphone button that appears.

How do I mute others?

Hover your pointer over someone else's avatar feed and you’ll see a speaker icon pop up. Click the to mute their audio feed for you exclusively.

How do I move around?

You can move around the screen by clicking your mouse - your video feed will travel towards where you click.

Why don’t I see everyone in my POPUP experience at once?

POPUP rooms are broken down into instances which each hold a handful of people, ensuring that spaces never become too crowded for connection. Once a room instance reaches the maximum number of people then we clone a new, identical room for others to enjoy.