ZORA is a design studio specializing in identity and interaction design. We combine traditional training in typography and corporate design with the artistry of cutting-edge user experience design. With offices in Germany and Italy, we understand the challenges brands face today and strive to deliver each project as a cornerstone of a cohesive, holistic brand experience.
Why ZORA?
JUST A FOUR-LETTER-WORD
Back in 1998, founder Britta Boland registered the domain zora.com – simply following her intuition. She was drawn to the name because it was short, memorable, and worked equally well in English and German. Imagine that: at the time, it was still possible to claim just a four-letter domain!
ZORA NEALE HURSTON
When we first googled “ZORA” in 1998, one name stood out: Zora Neale Hurston, the celebrated American writer, folklorist, anthropologist, and filmmaker. Her most popular novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, was published in 1937 and remains a cornerstone of literature and cultural history.
DIE ROTE ZORA
Die rote Zora und ihre Bande (Red Zora and Her Gang) is a children's book by Kurt Held, first published in 1941. It tells the story of Zora and her band of orphaned children who sometimes bend the rules to survive. The story celebrates courage, respect, and collaboration.
ZORA LA VAMPIRA
In Italy, “ZORA” evokes Zora la Vampira, a cult erotic horror comic created in 1972 by writers Renzo Barbieri and Giuseppe Pederiali with artist Birago Balzano. Published by Edifumetto, some of the covers portraying the blonde heroine are said to resemble Catherine Deneuve.
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About
ZORA Identity & Interaction Design was founded by Britta Boland in 2005. Before starting her studio, she gained international experience as a design consultant in Germany, the United States, and Italy, working across brand, publication, and interaction design at studios including Studio Archetype, Sapient, Frog Design San Francisco, and the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Studies from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design and a Diploma in Visual Communication from the University of Applied Arts Düsseldorf. Britta’s work has been recognized by The Art Director’s Club of Germany, The One Show Interactive, and Communication Arts.
Small studio.
Serious design.
