Phoebe

Making Invisible Technology Visible Through Design

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Phoebe brings Colorobbia’s research in advanced ceramics into the field of air purification, with applications ranging from domestic products to professional ventilation systems. We developed a brand identity built around the technology’s defining geometry, making a complex and largely invisible scientific process easier to understand through design, packaging and digital experience.

Developed by Colorobbia through Colorobbia Consulting, Phoebe uses a ceramic honeycomb filter treated with titanium dioxide and activated by visible LED light. Its photocatalytic process is designed to break down pollutants, while the ceramic element can be regenerated and reused. In 2017, the technology was being developed for domestic purifiers, including the BRID range, as well as modules for professional HVAC installations.

The identity needed to convey scientific credibility while remaining accessible to consumers. Different applications called for different levels of technical detail, all connected by a common visual language. We found its starting point in the filter’s honeycomb structure. Simplified into a grid, its geometry evoked both engineering precision and the familiar squared paper of a school notebook, bringing scientific rigour together with a sense of discovery.

Building on this element, we developed a modular identity, designing the logo, logotype and symbol as coordinated expressions of the brand. Subtly elongated letterforms added character, while a black-and-white palette ensured graphic clarity. Kraft paper brought warmth and tactility to the packaging. The grid extended across product materials, catalogues and advertising, supported by guidelines defining its application across formats and audiences.

The website translated the same principle into a digital experience designed to explain the technology. We developed its information architecture, UX/UI and website, combining clear navigation with interactive elements and 3D videos illustrating the ceramic filter and photocatalytic process. Technical specifications and commercial information were organised within an e-commerce-oriented structure, supported by SEO copywriting and a minimal design approach.

Across brand identity, packaging and digital touchpoints, the filter’s geometry became a consistent visual reference. It provided Colorobbia with a coherent set of communication tools to present Phoebe’s technology and products to both domestic consumers and professional buyers, while addressing the needs of each audience.