Industry
Access Control & Management
Company
Kisi Inc.
Timeframe
2015 - 2017
Role
Visual Designer
Kisi: Overview
Kisi is a smartphone based access control startup that wanted to increase its relatability and cool factor. We developed an alternate logo symbol, expanded their color palette, and created over 100 icons and illustrations to help with product usage.
As the business grew, I also created branded merchandise, partnership/integration platforms, and collaborated on web design and UI for both desktop and mobile apps.
Let's get into the details
What did I do?
I contributed to their design system by developing a consistent color palette and submarks that coincide with the existing logo. I also created branded merchandise and partnership/integration platforms, and collaborated on web design and UI for both desktop and mobile apps.
Who did I work with?
As a small startup (under 10ppl at the time),I was able to collaborate directly with my shareholders, engineers and marketing peers to orchestrate new projects and keep the brand consistent
What value did I add?
During my time with Kisi, I was able to develop and grow their design system. I also improved manufacturing consistency, and user guides creating cohesion between the physical and digital products.
Building the Foundation
Design System
I contributed to the evolution of their design system by developing a cohesive color palette and a set of submarks that aligned with the existing logo. To ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints, I created branded merchandise, designed assets for partner and integration platforms, and collaborated on responsive UI for both desktop and mobile apps. I also organized these visual elements into a structured set of brand guidelines; establishing clear rules around usage, hierarchy, and application to bring clarity and order to the brand’s visual language.
Physical product design consistency
Manufacturing Improvements
At Kisi, the design process involved streamlining design elements across various physical and digital products. I played a key role in spearheading the design for installation guides and usage materials, which resulted in a 20% increase in productivity for New York City installations.
Illustraitions that inform
