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At Zenit Design, we collaborate closely with you at every stage to turn your vision into value. And when we say value, we mean much more than just economic value.
Another way we create value for you is through our dynamic, streamlined and open process, which makes full use of our extensive multi-discipline expertise: we work as a seamlessly integrated team of designers and engineers, and don’t rest until we have created designs that make you go ‘Wow!’
Ultimately, we know that by offering you a smarter, more inclusive process and pulse-quickening designs, you’ll want to keep working with us. After all, at Zenit Design, we truly believe in the value of long-term relationships.
We offer a suite of high-quality services that give you everything you need to plan, develop, produce and launch a product. These are characterised by multi-discipline synergy, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Importantly, we offer all our services under the same roof. Our holistic approach means we can work smarter, and harness the full potential of our extensive expertise in both design and engineering. We also have a comprehensive network of specialists and top-tier manufacturing partners who we can draw on, if necessary.
Using strategic tools, we develop future product platforms and company guidelines for you. Key benefits of this are: lower development costs, reduced time to market and a stronger brand and product portfolio.
Through our user-centred process we turn your vision into reality. In doing so, we analyse trends, provide a vision of potential products, and show how they can boost your business. This keeps you a step ahead.
Drawing on our extensive in-house expertise in production, mechatronics, manufacturing and materials, we can provide you with an end-to-end product development process. Our quality assurance tools ensure this will be state-of-the-art.
The packaging design we do is solidly anchored in reality. Science and visual aesthetics combined with usability and a deep understanding of brand and production gives us the possibility to deliver the packaging solution you need.
Our graphic design team pinpoints your brand advantages and translates them into powerful graphic profiles and product and instructional graphics. This enables you to outshine your competition and strengthen your brand.
We analyse your customers’ service needs, help you identify and develop new services, and make your existing services more attractive. Consequently, you can improve customer loyalty and work more efficiently.
Whether you need assistance developing interactive products, systems or services, we can help. We can provide visualised scenarios and prototypes of an intuitive future user experience, which will ‘wow’ your customers.
Uniquely, we combine in-depth knowledge of industrial design and cutting-edge product development with comprehensive pharmaceutical expertise. This, together with our quality assurance tools, puts us in unique position to create innovative and outstanding medical products.
Discover more about our medical development services >>
Vision: Develop and maintain a consistent design identity that strengthens the product portfolio of Axis Communications - the global market leader in digital network video solutions.
Solution: Product identity program expressed in the form of a design manual and a design identity guide. Acting as strategic tools, these drive product development and competitive differentiation by ensuring Axis products project key brand values. In doing so, they increase profitability and strengthen the Axis Communications brand. Importantly, the program is consistently developed and updated in close collaboration with the client..
Awards: The Swedish Grand Design Award 2009.
Vision: To develop an iPhone case for professionals with an integrated swipe sensor and smart card reader. In addition, develop the packaging and instructional design for the product.
Solution: The case is ergonomically designed with an aesthetic fit for the target group. It offers excellent protection and good grip. Its slim backside and semi transparent card slot allows the phone to lie flat and stable. A subtle indentation guides the finger when swiping the biometric sensor on the front. Plus, thanks to its slim design it ensures maximum portability and requires a minimum of materials to manufacture. In addition, the premium looking packaging and instructional design complements the product and the Tactivo brand.
Vision: Develop an integrated strategy, brand and product vision for the marketing and production of innovative portable speakers. In doing so, capitalise on a gap in the market.
Solution: Initial research defined the target group: the Urban Creative. Subsequently, a logo, graphic identity and product sketch were simultaneously developed. This allowed for strong integration between brand and product. The first Orlo speaker was launched in 2010. Named Cup-11, it has an elegant cup-like shape, optimised for mass-production and assembly. Importantly, the refined simplicity of the design reflects Orlo´s focus on innovation, honesty and sound quality.
Vision: Develop a modular range of wiring devices for Sweden, Norway and Finland. This should be so user-friendly that it is recommended by installers and electricians, and so flexible that it attracts private consumers and architects and must be more customisable than existing alternatives.
Solution: The timeless, highly integrated design of the products allows electricians and homeowners to simply replace different finishing parts and accessories. The devices come in different coloured coatings and offer frames, which can be used for inserting photos etc. Consequently, they can be integrated with any interior theme after installation, without the need for technical expertise. Importantly, the devices also meet the demanding standards required for public buildings.
Awards: Red Dot Award 2011.
Vision: Develop an innovative series of industrial computers. Optimise the appearance of touch screen installations, the experience for the end-user, and the manufacturing process.
Solution: The Beijer Electronics iX series combines state-of-the-art technology with a powerful, user-friendly interface that facilitates operation. Modular design allows customers to combine screen size and processor, whilst maintaining the exterior design across all sizes and models. This solution makes the design unique within the product category. Every product detail speaks the same distinctive and cohesive design language. Efficient manufacturing line reduces use of materials.
Vision: To improve the user-experience through combining an exclusive look with a user friendly design and wireless technology. The vision from the design team was ‘an autoinjector to be proud of‘.
Solution: Thanks to new revolutionary technique, high accuracy, durability and wireless communication, the patient can monitor the treatment, administer variable, fixed, multi or single doses and share data with medical staff. The design is soft yet sleek. The usability is enhanced by a hidden display and modern interface, which adapts to the user’s life.
Vision: Create a range of heat pumps, which are differentiated by their ability to meet the needs of both end-users and independent installers. In doing so, develop a user interface and exterior design that meets trends in household design.
Solution: Design reflects results of an initial user study. The heavy components are divided into two, facilitating installation and simple maintenance. For example, the heat pump components can be removed from the water reservoir and plumbing. Intuitive user interface and menu structure encourage user interaction.
Vision: Create an ergonomic chair with a sleek expression, which stands for lightness, well-being and flexibility.
Solution: Everything, from the wheels to the fabric, is designed specially for the Ambio. The upholstery padding on the chair is made from recyclable Ventec™, which is designed by RH, and helps to create a feeling of lightness. The sharp thin frames and hole in the back further enhance this feeling.
Awards: FX Prima Award and the Benelux Office Products Award.
Vision: Challenge attitudes and get more women to work in the traditionally male-dominated construction industry. Ultimately, enhance the entire industry by helping to give it a more gender-balanced workforce.
Solution: A holistic and iterative process was developed, which identified insights and answers on how to attract more women into the construction sector. This involved interviewing teachers, students and professionals to identify challenges; a future forecast studying tendencies within the sector; and a workshop generating ideas on how to develop education programs.
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Prestigious design award for a compact sewing machine.
Read moreWe are proud to announce that the new PFAFF® passport™ 2.0 sewing machine recieved the 2013 Red Dot Design Award.
The machine is designed for small spaces, active life in classes, retreats or any sewing journey. The rounded white backside in combination with the sharper black front highlights and embraces the intimate space between the user and the machine. It also separates the physical and digital interaction areas contributing to good tactile
functionality and cognitive ergonomics. The overall design is reduced and simplified to suit the users need for a product that is intuitive, quick and easy going. One aim has been to broaden the family of PFAFF® high quality machines, celebrating the heritage of “less is more” in a softer and more inviting way. This also gives the product a distinct and honest expression.
Passport 2.0 is designed by Zenit Design in close collaboration with VSM Group.
Zenit Design’s Brush Scraper available at Clas Ohlson
Read moreThe ‘Stainless’ Brush Scraper is now available for purchase at hardware store chain Clas Ohlson. The Brush Scraper, which we developed in collaboration with Gunnar Andréen, is a patented product that facilitates painting at home.
By wiping off excess paint and letting it run back in to the container, the exterior of the container and the floor are kept tidy and free from paint stains. It also eliminates the problem of dried paint preventing the user from sealing the lid properly. Get it now!
Are you passionate about bringing product ideas to life?
Read moreZenit Design is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers. The position is based at our office in Gothenburg but you will also be spending time at our HQ in Malmö. Still, if Malmö is a better option for you and your profile is right, we are open for discussion.
You have…
... at least 3 years of experience working mainly with consumer products.
...both solid and surface modeling skills. SolidWorks is a must. Creo (ProE) is a plus.
... a strong conceptual mind-set as well as a technical know-how. You know about manufacturing and materials, especially plastics.
... to be perceptive and be able to communicate successfully with clients and suppliers.
You get…
... to work in a creatively stimulating environment, and to be part of a dynamic team that comes with an award-winning baggage.
... the opportunity to take on varying and exciting projects in a wide range of product categories, working both with international and local clients.
Persuade us by sending us your CV and a personal presentation to careers@zenitdesign.se
Questions about the position are put forth to André Floreby at +46 70 783 10 01 or andre@zenitdesign.se
We want your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2013-04-05.
Sandvik Construction is launching the CH550 Cone Crusher, providing a new generation of flexible, compact and exceptionally efficient rock processing machines. Zenit has been design partner throughout the project, and we have probably made our heaviest design ever: 18,9 tons!
In this heavy duty segment design is to an extreme extent driven by technical requirements. Our ambition was to simplify the expression and to make a visually cohesive product that communicates the values of Sandvik, being a market leading international brand.
Talking packaging in Paris
Read moreWe visited Paris to exhibit our advanced packaging offer at the joint venue of Perfume, Cosmetics and Design and Aerosols and Dispensing Forum. As one of 170 exhibitors at ADF and as the only Industrial design firm our niche was very well received.
Our own Dr. Orest Lastow gave a lecture at the convent about the science of sprays and foams in advanced packaging for cosmetics and drugs.
Meet us in Paris!
Read moreZenit Design will have an exhibition stand at Aerosol and Dispensing Forum in Paris 6-7 February, where Dr. Orest Lastow is an invited speaker. We welcome you to visit us at the fair.
Our participation is part of our focus on Advanced Functional Packaging, which is a result of merged competences from medical device development/medical packaging and extensive
general packaging experience. Our packaging team offer unique solutions with high level of both technical knowledge and great design. We create packaging and graphics with usability and marketing in mind. As always our high knowledge of materials and production methods assure that the innovative concepts are suitable for high volume production.
Designing a new standard
Read moreOur long time client Hedson Technologies has released Boxer – the all-new spray gun cleaner that sets a new standard for paint shops. The series offers models for all needed combinations of automatic and manual washing of spray guns.
With several innovative solutions Boxer offers efficient cleaning for both water and solvent, and significantly easier use. Zenit did the design.
Our new design will kill viruses.
Read moreA new year has started! We at Zenit Design are back-on-track, with strong engagement in both ongoing and incoming projects. Among all the things we currently do, the Sterisafe project for Infuser is particularly worth mentioning. This mobile room sterilizer, is a product with huge potential. It will not only kill viruses and pathogens in hospitals and similar environments,
but also eliminate some of the low efficient mechanical disinfection alternatives that are performed today.
Sterisafe is a good example of Zenit´s 360° Design Services, since we do everything from the user interface to the exterior design and the in-depth mechanical solutions.
Trend-spotting over a cup of coffee
Read moreStylus is a members-only, inspirational web resource that covers trend research and news in design, materials, technology, fashion and architecture among other things. In order to deliver innovative solutions to our clients,
Zenit Design uses Stylus to stimulate creativity and to stay updated on consumer trends. Every Wednesday during breakfast, two Zenit employees share their articles of interest to the team. Inspiring discussions often follow.
Malmö
Industrigatan 4
SE-212 14 Malmoe
Sweden
INFO@ZENITDESIGN.SE
t +46 40 93 77 33
Göteborg
Vasagatan 45
SE-411 37 Gothenburg
Sweden
INFO@ZENITDESIGN.SE
t +46 40 93 77 33
If you are creative and enthusiastic, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV, portfolio and cover letter to careers@zenitdesign.se (careers@zenitdesign.se, Career) (max 8 MB).
If you are a talanted student in a bachelor or masters program, please send us your portfolio to internships@zenitdesign.se (internships@zenitdesign.se, Internship) (max 8 MB). Internships start in January and August.
Do you have a project that you would like to discuss with us? Then we would really like to hear from you. To find out what we can do for you, please email us at projects@zenitdesign.se (projects@zenitdesign.se) or call Mårten Rittfeldt on +46 704 20 77 33.

Learn more about zenit design medical
At Zenit Design, we offer innovative industrial design, state-of-the-art product development and extensive experience in the development of healthcare products. This puts us in a unique position to turn your vision into value.
By value we mean much more than value for money; we also create value by designing elegant, ‘on-brand’ products, which are practical, durable, and improve life for the healthcare professionals and patients who use them.
A further way we create value is through our open approach, which is based on the seamless integration of designers and engineers. This allows us to work closely with you at every stage, whilst unlocking the full potential of our multi-discipline expertise and pharmaceutical experience.
Importantly, we have a long track record in developing a variety of medical products, including: dry powder inhalers, metered dose inhalers, nebulizers, nasal devices, muscle stimulators, blood analysis equipment, and injectors. Consequently, we have in-depth knowledge of the quality and regulatory issues relevant to healthcare.
We offer a comprehensive range of services defined by multi-discipline synergy, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. These cover every aspect of the journey from initial concept to market, and reflect our extensive technical expertise in medical product development. Our integrated, user-centred approach to services fully capitalises on our diverse in-house design and engineering competencies. And while we offer all our services under the same roof, wealso have an extensive network of manufacturers and specialists in medical products, which we can call on, if required. Ultimately, through our services we share our in-depth knowledge of medical product development, which is based on:
Please contact Orest on +46 765 42 22 20 if you’d like to know more about our services.
Our seamlessly integrated team of designers and engineers can develop your device from initial concept to finished product. Having designed many varieties of medical devices, inhalers and injectors, we are experts on quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Medical products development is highly regulated and we can provide a complete set of design control documentation. We are used to working to various ISO standards (e.g. 13485, 14971, 20072) and are also experienced in working according to the FDA QbD initiative.
We have extensive experience in managing multi-discipline project groups, which include pharmacists, engineers, designers and clinicians etc. For more complex projects, we use a proven Redundancy Based Development (RBD) process, which mitigates risk, whilst ensuring projects are on time and on budget.
Over the years, we have acquired a lot of expertise in developing inhalation devices and other medical products. We share this knowledge by providing training seminars and tailored lectures, which are run by our experienced staff. We can also provide services related to due diligence and supporting M&A.
We provide a comprehensive suite of services including CAD design, device optimisation, prototyping and testing, tolerance analysis, fluid dynamics and material expertise. In doing so, we pay special attention to the critical interaction between the device, formulation and performance.
Using special tools and methods, we identify user needs and preferences. This allows us to create designs that meet the demands of the end-user, as well as all the other relevant groups, such as regulators, clinicians and suppliers etc.
The industrialisation of medical products requires regulatory approval and the creation of a supply chain that guarantees quality. To achieve these goals, we co-operate closely with global high volume suppliers in the scale-up process, technology transfer and production of cost-of goods estimates.
Zenit is part of MVIC, which was formed to bring together individuals and companies with in-depth expertise in high-quality inhalation product development, from the Copenhagen-Skåne area. MVIC offers a comprehensive set of world-class services and promotes Medicon Valley as global centre for inhalation R&D.
See more at inhalationconsortium.com »
Vision: Create a new and improved user-experience for those who use autoinjectors. Design a product to be proud of, which combines user-friendly thinking with an exclusive look – ‘an autoinjector to be proud of’.
Solution: The Letject® autoinjector combines ease of use with a friendly, sleek and exclusive look. Usability is enhanced by a hidden display and modern interface, which adapts to the user’s life. Able to administer variable, fixed, multi or single doses, the device is equipped with wireless technology. This allows for healthcare providers to monitor usage in real time.
Vision: Create a dry powder inhaler, which strikes the ideal balance between the requirements of all potential customers – e.g. users, clinicians, suppliers, regulators, buyers etc.
Solution: The innovatively designed inhaler reflects our extensive experience in developing DPIs. Each of its four modules – device, formulation, filling and manufacturing – has been independently designed to ensure optimal efficiency, performance and quality. The device works with the type of formulations normally used in DPIs. It can be filled using off-the-shelf filling equipment. In addition, it can be manufactured using established methods.
Vision: Create a product design that reduces stress on physicians’ hands when they are mixing and injecting bone cement. Achieve this goal while optimising the production technique and use of materials .
Solution: The size and shape of the handle are designed to reflect user research: the surface on which pressure is distributed is enlarged as much as possible, without adversely affecting production costs. Texturing improves friction between the handle and sterile gloves of the operator. Branding is incorporated into the handle. The mixing valve is developed to facilitate workflow.
Malmö
Industrigatan 4
SE-212 14 Malmoe
Sweden
INFO@ZENITDESIGN.SE
t +46 40 93 77 33
Göteborg
Vasagatan 45
SE-411 37 Gothenburg
Sweden
INFO@ZENITDESIGN.SE
t +46 40 93 77 33
If you are creative and enthusiastic, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV, portfolio and cover letter to careers@zenitdesign.se (careers@zenitdesign.se, Career). Please keep your portfolio below 8MB.
We are looking for talents who hold a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in industrial design. Our internships start in January and August. Please send your portfolio to internships@zenitdesign.se (internships@zenitdesign.se, Internship). Please keep it below 8MB.
Do you have a project that you would like to discuss with us? Then we would really like to hear from you. To find out what we can do for you, please email us at projects@zenitdesign.se (projects@zenitdesign.se) or call Orest Lastow on +46 765 42 22 20.