Ampere Alliance – Lyon and Lyon - Branding and Packaging Design Studio, Sheffield
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Approach

Turning shared ambition into exponential impact –
a design system created for a collective built to grow.

Ampere Alliance approached us with an ambition that matches the scale of their vision. They unite North America’s most driven electrical and instrumentation companies and push them to think bigger, move faster, and grow beyond traditional limits. Our challenge was to create a brand that captures this energy and communicates the power of collective ambition. We built an identity centered on a guiding beam of light, expressed through geometric shapes, refined gradients, and a dark, elevated palette charged with electric accents. The result is a brand that breaks from convention and positions Ampere as a force for change in an industry often slow to shift.

Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency
Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency

concept

The visual identity centres on a bold, architectural A split by a concentrated beam of light, which becomes the organising principle for the entire system.

Light is a powerful symbol for Ampere Alliance: it conveys momentum, clarity and the ability to accelerate progress. We used this beam as a generative device, shaping layouts, motion behaviours and compositional grids. A supporting suite of illustrations expands this system, expressing key ideas like collaboration, scale and exponential growth through abstract, technical form.

Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency

colour

The colour palette gives the brand its polished, premium character. Deep blacks provide a strong foundation, while electric blues add a striking sense of clarity and presence. Steel and silver tones offer versatility for structuring layouts and guiding the eye.

Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency
Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency
Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency

Website

We worked closely with the Ampere team to structure their content, refine their messaging and ensure their strengths were communicated with clarity and confidence. Every interaction, animation and transition was crafted to match the precision and polish of the identity. As a new company, it was essential that the site showcased their credibility, highlighted their early success, and used their case studies to demonstrate real evidence of exponential growth.

Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency
Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency

The result is a refined, energetic brand system that communicates Ampere’s vision, showcases their early success and equips them with a platform built for long-term, industry-shaping growth.

Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency
Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency
Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency
Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency
Ampere Alliance Turning shared ambition into exponential impact – a design system created for a collective built to grow., designed by Lyon and Lyon, UK branding and packaging agency
Ampere Alliance
CREDITS:
Design:
  • Annie Timmins
Art Direction:
  • Mat Lyon
Animation:
  • Jim Kuwamura
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We don't invent stories.
We find the ones that were always there.
The product and the planet.
One story.
Brands the world actually needs.
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We don't invent stories.
We find the ones that were always there.
The product and the planet.
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