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William Buller
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SustainLab - Elevating sustainability management through design - in this project I teamed up with fellow designers to reimagine a brand and create a user-friendly interface for SustainLab's evolving platform and website.
2023
App concept
UI design
UX design
Branding
Individual project
(Berghs School of Communication)
UI design
Branding
Strategy
Team of 4 designers at Berghs School of Communication

UI was made by me alone
2023
Intro
With an open mind about what the product might offer, I entered the research phase, which included desktop research, conducting 10 interviews, and testing other social audio sharing apps.

I conducted a benchmark analysis, and discovered that the feeling of most music apps is very homogenous, they all feel very “techy” and use dark background with sans serif fonts.
With an open mind about what the product might offer, I entered the research phase, which included desktop research, conducting 10 interviews, and testing other social audio sharing apps.

I conducted a benchmark analysis, and discovered that the feeling of most music apps is very homogenous, they all feel very “techy” and use dark background with sans serif fonts.
As part of a team of four students, I collaborated to create a fresh brand identity for SustainLab, a cutting-edge sustainability data management platform. Our focus on environmental sustainability was evident in every aspect of the brand design.

Building on that foundation, I then dove deep into the individual development of a new website and platform design for SustainLab. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for sustainability, I crafted a platform (wip) and website design that brings the brand's mission to life. Although the project is ongoing, the results so far are a testament to my dedication to drive impact through design.

We developed a new logotype for SustainLab, inspired by shapes found in bar and pie charts used within their platform.
The new SustainLab brand kit.
Brand strategy and concept
With an open mind about what the product might offer, I entered the research phase, which included desktop research, conducting 10 interviews, and testing other social audio sharing apps.

I conducted a benchmark analysis, and discovered that the feeling of most music apps is very homogenous, they all feel very “techy” and use dark background with sans serif fonts.
With an open mind about what the product might offer, I entered the research phase, which included desktop research, conducting 10 interviews, and testing other social audio sharing apps.

I conducted a benchmark analysis, and discovered that the feeling of most music apps is very homogenous, they all feel very “techy” and use dark background with sans serif fonts.
The initial stage of our project involved a thorough examination of industry benchmarks from comparable companies. The task of collecting and organizing logos, text, imagery, icons, and other elements proved to be an intriguing journey that brought structure to the research findings. Through this process, we observed numerous similarities across the various brands.
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Through rigorous research efforts, engaging with the company, and team-wide brainstorming sessions, we crafted a succinct brand concept, titled "Straight to the point," that reflects the distilled essence of our findings.

The company and brand should embody the "Straight to the Point" ethos, characterised by clear, direct communication and a streamlined, no-nonsense approach. This extends to both the language used in written communications and the overall visual look and feel of the brand. Additionally, the automation of data handling that SustainLab provides, further supports this ethos by eliminating unnecessary clutter.
We completed a thorough benchmark analysis where we broke down the brands of SustainLab's competitors into their smallest constituents.
In our strategic brand process, we formulated a brand concept that guided us in the rest of the process.
Branding
Building upon the "Straight to the Point" ethos: crafting a design direction.

Visual Inspiration: Our design direction was influenced by the principles of the Bauhaus movement, combined with the minimalist approach of renowned Braun designer Dieter Rams and his famous mantra "Less but better." We also drew inspiration from examples of functionalist architecture and sleek product design.
Moodboard presenting functionalist architecture, Bauhaus design and Braun appliances by renowned designer Dieter Rams.
Moodboard presenting functionalist architecture, Bauhaus design and Braun appliances by renowned designer Dieter Rams.
Collaborative Figma sketching of brand elements using primary red, blue, and yellow.
Collaborative Figma sketching of brand elements using primary red, blue, and yellow.
UI design
With an open mind about what the product might offer, I entered the research phase, which included desktop research, conducting 10 interviews, and testing other social audio sharing apps.

I conducted a benchmark analysis, and discovered that the feeling of most music apps is very homogenous, they all feel very “techy” and use dark background with sans serif fonts.
With an open mind about what the product might offer, I entered the research phase, which included desktop research, conducting 10 interviews, and testing other social audio sharing apps.

I conducted a benchmark analysis, and discovered that the feeling of most music apps is very homogenous, they all feel very “techy” and use dark background with sans serif fonts.
After presenting the new brand in school, I picket up the project and began developing a new UI as an individual project.

I began with extensive hand sketching followed by UI experimentation in Figma. I alternated between tasks on the platform and website design work to ensure cohesive progress.

Translating the previously established brand onto a digital product proved to be a thrilling exploration, particularly since our team, including myself, was responsible for developing the brand in the first phase of the project.

The result is a website design that offers a tactile, interactive experience, elevating the user's overall experience.

The outcome is a website design with a  layout that aims to break down the barriers between functional sections that would typically be separated by section headings on a traditional landing page.

In response to this, I designed a feed that blends the site's most crucial components, the News and Testimonials, with the goal of crafting a more dynamic and captivating user experience.
I began the UI explorations by making rough paper sketches.
I began the UI explorations by making rough paper sketches.
I advanced to Figma, quickly prototyping various layout options.
I advanced to Figma, quickly prototyping various layout options.
I altered the website explorations with working on the platform, exploring various alternatives for the graphs.
Cards presenting news and testimonials, designed with consistency in mind, featuring the "#news" tag and heading in the same prominent location regardless of the shape of the image.
Cards presenting news and testimonials, designed with consistency in mind, featuring the "#news" tag and heading in the same prominent location regardless of the shape of the image.
The completed website design seamlessly blends the site's crucial components, News and Testimonials, in a unified feed with the goal to craft a dynamic and captivating user experience.
This is an ongoing development of the platform's user interface.
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Brand Strategy and concept
Outlining the brand objective
The initial stage of our project involved a thorough examination of industry benchmarks from comparable companies. The task of collecting and organizing logos, text, imagery, icons, and other elements proved to be an intriguing journey that brought structure to the research findings. Through this process, we observed numerous similarities across the various brands.

Through rigorous research efforts, engaging with the company, and team-wide brainstorming sessions, we crafted a succinct brand concept, titled "Straight to the point," that reflects the distilled essence of our findings.

The company and brand should embody the "Straight to the Point" ethos, characterised by clear, direct communication and a streamlined, no-nonsense approach. This extends to both the language used in written communications and the overall visual look and feel of the brand. Additionally, the automation of data handling that SustainLab provides, further supports this ethos by eliminating unnecessary clutter.
branding
Establishing the brand persona
Building upon the "Straight to the Point" ethos: crafting a design direction.

Visual Inspiration: Our design direction was influenced by the principles of the Bauhaus movement, combined with the minimalist approach of renowned Braun designer Dieter Rams and his famous mantra "Less but better." We also drew inspiration from examples of functionalist architecture and sleek product design.
Moodboard presenting functionalist architecture, Bauhaus design and Braun appliances by renowned designer Dieter Rams.
Collaborative Figma sketching of brand elements using primary red, blue, and yellow.
UI DESIGN EXPLORATIONS
Constructing an intuitive and visually appealing interface.
In the latter stage, I pursued independent work, beginning with extensive hand sketching followed by UI experimentation in Figma. I alternated between tasks on the platform and website design work to ensure cohesive progress.

Translating the previously established brand onto a digital product proved to be a thrilling exploration, particularly since our team, including myself, was responsible for developing the brand in the first phase of the project.
I began the UI explorations by making rough paper sketches.
I advanced to Figma, quickly prototyping various layout options.
I altered the website explorations with working on the platform, exploring various alternatives for the graphs.
Cards presenting news and testimonials, designed with consistency in mind, featuring the "#news" tag and heading in the same prominent location regardless of the shape of the image.
This is an ongoing development of the platform's user interface.
The completed website design seamlessly blends the site's crucial components, News and Testimonials, in a unified feed with the goal to craft a dynamic and captivating user experience.
RESULT
A website design that offers a tactile, interactive experience, elevating the user's overall experience.
The outcome is a website design with a  layout that aims to break down the barriers between functional sections that would typically be separated by section headings on a traditional landing page.

In response to this, I designed a feed that blends the site's most crucial components, the News and Testimonials, with the goal of crafting a more dynamic and captivating user experience.
As part of a team of four students, I collaborated to create a fresh brand identity for SustainLab, a cutting-edge sustainability data management platform. Our focus on environmental sustainability was evident in every aspect of the brand design.

Building on that foundation, I then dove deep into the individual development of a new website and platform design for SustainLab. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for sustainability, I crafted a platform (wip) and website design that brings the brand's mission to life. Although the project is ongoing, the results so far are a testament to my dedication to drive impact through design.
What
UI design
Branding
Strategy
Where
Berghs School of Communication
When
2023
Team
Stategy/Branding: me & 3 other designers
UI: me individually
Elevating sustainability management through design - in this project I teamed up with fellow designers to reimagine a brand and create a user-friendly interface for SustainLab's evolving platform and website.
SustainLab
UI design
Branding
Strategy