Quantus Informatics AG approached us with the challenge of developing a cohesive visual design for their IoT-based access control platform and mobile app. The project involved designing both the user interface for the desktop platform, used to manage access to the IoT devices, and the app, which facilitates the installation of these devices. Our mission was to create a design that communicated the core values of innovation, security, and flexibility while maintaining a clean, futuristic, and user-friendly aesthetic. An additional challenge was designing a visual solution that would work seamlessly with the platform’s heavy reliance on data tables.

The project began with a branding workshop where we collaborated closely with the client to clarify foundational elements such as the value proposition, target audiences, and competitors as well as their brand values and design goals. Through a series of exercises, we identified the key attributes that would define the visual identity: innovation, security, and flexibility. These insights became the foundation for the design exploration that followed. The workshop set the stage for ensuring that the design not only met functional needs but also aligned with Quantus’s brand vision.

With the insights from the branding workshop in hand, we began exploring different visual directions that could express the brand’s values. The goal was to balance a futuristic, secure, yet simple design language that would be intuitive for users. I presented three distinct design directions, each with unique interpretations of the brand’s aesthetic. These directions were assessed in terms of usability, scalability, and their ability to work effectively with data tables, a crucial element of the platform

After discussions with the client, we finalized the design vision, which included detailed decisions on typography, color palettes, and illustration styles. The design aimed to be clean, minimalistic, and forward-thinking while ensuring ease of use. I combined all these elements into key vision screens that demonstrated how the design would come together across various interfaces. This holistic vision captured the desired balance of innovation and simplicity, setting the tone for the detailed design work that followed.

Building on the approved design vision, I created a comprehensive design system that included all the necessary components for both the desktop platform and the mobile app. This system featured guidelines for fonts, colors, button styles, and tables, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints. The design system not only streamlined the development process but also provided a scalable framework that the client could continue to use as the platform evolved.