Yanzi
Designing an ecosystem, not just a brand.
Yanzi develops intelligent hardware and software for connected buildings, helping organisations monitor and manage everything from indoor climate to occupancy, energy use and smart security.
The opportunity was unique: to design not just the brand, but the complete product ecosystem—from visual identity and digital interfaces to hardware, icons and physical devices.
The Challenge
IoT products often consist of many disconnected parts.
Sensors, gateways, software, mobile apps and cloud services are frequently developed independently, creating fragmented user experiences and inconsistent branding.
The challenge was to create a coherent design language that connected every part of the ecosystem into one recognisable experience.
The Solution
Working closely with the product team, we developed a comprehensive design system covering visual identity, interface design, iconography and the industrial expression of the hardware itself.
The work extended beyond screens. Together with Fredrik Magnusson, we also helped define the physical products, collaborating with manufacturing partners in China to ensure the design intent was carried through to production.