SMB Visual Identity

Microsoft

How do you communicate security without relying on the visual language of surveillance during uncertain times?

For Microsoft SMB, we created an adaptive brand identity that replaces traditional security cues with a feeling of confidence. Bright visuals and a flexible messaging system reflect the clarity and peace of mind that come from Microsoft's connected ecosystem, making security feel empowering rather than restrictive. Imagining what it feels like when your data lives during a bright day.

Brand

Board

Accessibility Rules

To meet Microsoft’s accessibility commitment we created 4 accessibility rules for creating the fabric.

Margin Text

By making the fabric readable vertically and horizontally it becomes readable in the margin when content comes in the assets.

Fabric Tool

To ensure endurance of the identity, we made a tool for the Microsoft team to create their own fabric assets with.

Accessibility

Rules

SMB color system

Color

System

The

Fabric

Social

Reel

Social

Story

Fabric

Landscape

Behind the work

USA

Together with Wouter we designed a visual identity system with AI at the heart of the production, building a custom tool for generating unique ‘textures’ that could be implemented in the background of any assets.