Summary
In parallel to the Watson brand evolution, it was essential to explore how the new visual expression could impact the delivery experience of what we called “Watson insights” or “Watson moments.” It was also the very beginning of what would ultimately inform the IBM Design Language and IBM Design System development. The Watson Insights project investigated spatial, behavior, and motion constructs and how the Watson logo would transform into the delivery mechanism — personifying the mark and bringing it to life within digital experiences. The insight needed to deliver valuable insights that could only be possible by using Watson AI technologies to make the experience beneficial to the user.
IBM Design
Executive stakeholders
Jon Iwata, John Kelly, Terry Yoo
VP of Design
Todd Simmons
Creative direction
Mike Abbink
Art direction
Sadek Bazaraa
Program director
Ken Hartmann
Design
Inhee Bae, Chiu-Ping Chiu, Ryan Mellody
UX design
Chiu-Ping Chiu, Justin McNair
Animation
Inhee Bae, Chiu-Ping Chiu, Liko Ke
Design partner
Animation
Doberman