Design System & Architecture: ZAYA

Client: ZAYA
Duration: 1 month
Completed: May 2025

Team Size

9 people

Budget

$140 .00

Services

3 services

Project Overview

For ZAYA to become the definitive digital gateway to Madagascar, it required more than just code—it needed a comprehensive Design System and Application Architecture. We utilized Visual Paradigm for complex data modeling of multi-vendor relationships and Figma to build a scalable UI kit. This project laid the foundation for ZAYA’s mission: promoting sustainable tourism and empowering local professionals through a smart, intuitive platform designed for cultural exploration.

Challenges

Complex Ecosystem Modeling

Mapping the intricate relationships between international travelers, certified local guides, diverse accommodation types, and eco-tourism activities.

Visual Identity for Madagascar

Creating a design language that showcases the unmatched beauty of Madagascar while maintaining high accessibility and performance standards.

Scalable Information Architecture

Structuring large-scale data models to support real-time availability across thousands of remote destinations and activities.

Solutions

Strategic Data Modeling

Used Visual Paradigm to architect the microservices and database schemas required for a high-concurrency multi-vendor platform.

Impact: Defined 100% of critical data flows and API contracts before development began.

Unified Design System

Developed a comprehensive Figma component library inspired by Malagasy culture and modern usability principles.

Impact: Reduced frontend development time by 30% through reusable UI patterns.

User Journey Optimization

Mapped complex booking and onboarding flows for both travelers and local professionals.

Impact: Simplified the trip planning process into a 3-step 'Smart Platform' experience.

Key Metrics & Results

100%

User Journey Mapping

coverage achieved

100%

Design Consistency

systematized

High

Architecture Accuracy

verified via Visual Paradigm

Unified

Vendor Workflows

across 5+ categories

Technologies & Tools

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The architectural clarity provided by this team was the turning point for ZAYA. They translated our mission for Madagascar into a scalable, beautiful digital reality that both our travelers and local guides find easy to use.

Lynda Naomi
CEO at ZAYA

Team Highlights

Systems Architect

Led the strategic planning and microservices data modeling in Visual Paradigm.

UI/UX Lead Designer

Crafted the visual identity and Figma design system for the ZAYA ecosystem.

Strategic Planner

Ensured all design outcomes aligned with the mission of sustainable tourism and cultural connection.

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