Branding & Product Design for Diem - Drive Management SaaS

Deliverables
Branding
App
Client
Diem
Date
06/2023
Diem app business card design - data management software for filmmakers by Sam Kolder.
Problem

World-renowned cinematographer Sam Kolder and his team didn't have time to manage separate agencies for branding, strategy, and product design. They needed a partner who could take full ownership of the visual ecosystem. The goal was simple. Move at startup speed and deliver a cohesive, high-end product ready for engineering.

Solution

We bypassed the typical agency bottleneck. This was a complete "one-stop" engagement. By handling both brand and product design under one roof, we moved from concept to dev-ready assets in record time.

Phase One: Brand Identity & Strategy

We started by defining who Diem is. The tool is built for high-level creatives, so the brand had to feel premium, reliable, and cinematic.

  • Brand Strategy & Messaging: Defining the voice of the product.
  • Visual Identity: Designing the logo, color palette, and typography.
  • Brand Guidelines: Ensuring consistency across all future touchpoints.
Diem office visualization.
Diem branding kit showcasing logo, typography, colors, and more.
Diem branded tote bags.

Phase Two: Product Design (UX/UI)

With the brand DNA locked in, we moved straight into app design. The goal was translating complex disk management utilities into an intuitive interface.

  • Design System: Building a scalable library of components for speed.
  • UX Prototyping: Mapping out user flows and core functionality.
  • High-Fidelity UI: Polished, pixel-perfect screens applied to the entire application.
  • Developer Handoff: A fully documented file ready for the engineering team to build immediately.
Design system colors of Diem app.
Diem app component library.
Diem high-fidelity prototype.

The Result

Diem is now poised for launch with a unified identity. The product interface matches Sam Kolder’s reputation for excellence. We consolidated strategy, brand, and product design into a single workflow. This cut out months of back-and-forth and delivered a dev-ready product faster than a traditional team ever could.

Testimonial

Jaro has surpassed all my expectations when designing the website for my online course. Fast, Reliable, trustworthy, and always willing to go above and beyond. Very quickly I was able to trust him to make certain decisions for me as he knows what works aesthetically as well as what is most user friendly. Im thrilled with the final website and so thankful to have had Jaroslav to help make this a reality.

Sam Kolder
World-renowned Filmmaker
Kolder Creative
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