The Zulu word NOMANINI translates to ‘anytime’ and it is with the requirement for flexibility and mobility that … XYZ Design was approached to provide industrial design, mechanical engineering, graphic design and a production strategy. The Cape Town based, NOMANINI developed an innovative product offering that effectively provides a “mini-business” to entrepreneurs in underserviced …
The SUNSHINE CUBE is a portable digital power supply and UPS (uninterrupted power supply) system incorporating the Quickway interchangeable battery solution. Targeted at the professional digital media production industry, the SUNSHINE CUBE brings a portable power supply to more than just the industrial and technical users served by its competitors and …
The Intertel phone was developed as a next generation mid-range Voice-over-IP telephone. Although the client’s primary market is the USA, it also aimed to enter into European and emerging markets with this new design. The product users where predominantly from government and call centres, and to a lesser extend corporate and small business’. In all cases, the product needed to portray a …
QEO provided the first customizable phone for the South African Market. The company logo needed to embody the unique dynamism of the company. … XYZ Design helped refine and documented the above corporate identity for the QEO Brand encapsulating this company vision.
Marsword is a creator of technology ventures which provides infant projects with the infrastructure and expertise required to accelerate growth through the critical stages of initial development. XYZ created and documented a corporate identity for the Marsword Brand encapsulating this company vision.
The above phone is designed for the high-end of the market cell phone consumer. Extensive material and manufacturing research allowed the minimalist design to function within a rugged environmental specification. The phone, measuring 46mm x 116mm x 15mm, is cored from an ingot of stainless steel which is then …
The Ndlovukazi (Xhosa translation: Female Elephant) is an encryption phone designed for short run production specifically for South African Parliamentarians on business trips outside the countries borders. Communication between Ndlovukazi phones is encrypted via a flash cards plugged in at the rear of the product. The relevant decryption “keys” are held by the South African …
Optron historically conveyed its brand to customers via products and not an overall identity. … XYZ Design being the designer of many of the products was asked to collate the company message into a brand language which ultimately would serve as a guide to future products and documentation.
The alignment of a Corporate identities across equipment and architecture is an important communication tool to link the consumer with the companies brand values. … XYZ Design working with First National Bank’s brand custodians to establish a three dimensional guideline for exterior and interior signage.
Electricity payment through remote meters can be problematic for the user and the supplier. Confusing interfaces coupled with a “grudge” purchase can be alleviated with intuitive and ergonomic interfaces. Tamper proofing is of priority in Africa due to the high level of energy theft and the potential shocks that can occur.