Overview
The Ambee app was built for consumers, but its dark, utilitarian UI felt more like a monitoring tool than something you’d check before stepping outside. Competing with polished weather apps, we noticed a familiar pattern: lots of data, very little delight.
People don’t track weather, air quality, and pollen just to stay informed—they do it to live better. This opened up an opportunity to rethink the experience with a clear goal: improve brand visibility and drive higher engagement. The vision was to turn Ambee into a product that fits naturally into users’ routines and becomes their go-to for planning time outdoors.
Team
Era (Product Design Lead)
Anudeep K (Product Designer)
Clients
Ambee
industry
Climate Tech
Approach
We rebuilt the visual language from scratch and called it Ambee Neo, a playful system inspired by neo-brutalism. The goal was to make climate data feel approachable, expressive, and unmistakably Ambee—while standing out in a crowded category.
We poured a lot of heart into evolving the design system. With custom iconography, illustrations, and a lively animation style, Ambee Neo feels less like a utility and more like a sassy companion—guiding users toward healthier, more intentional time outdoors.
