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Visual thinking
From Art to Digital System
Composition, rhythm, typography, and color usage are not merely decorative elements but integral parts of the user experience and brand character.
Not off-the-shelf templates copy. We build our own digital systems.
Planning
UI/UX and Proprietary Design System
Development
Frontend, backend, and Shopify
Operations
Shopify or ZLN's own server
The ZLN principle
Visual appearance, usability, and technical functionality are not separate components. Together, they form the system.
Every project is tailored to its goal, content, and user journey.
Behind ZLN
Zalan Budai
Founder and Developer
ZLN was built on the idea that visual design and technical development are not two separate processes.
Artistic thinking helps create not only functional, but also visually consistent and characterful interfaces. UI/UX then transforms this visual direction into a usable, understandable system.
On the development side, the goal is not merely to code a visual design. We build a structure that is editable, responsive, extensible, and technically stable.
Professional approach
We do not treat design and code separately. We build a single system.
A visually striking interface alone is not enough. The structure, mobile view, editability, and technical functionality must all align. Therefore, ZLN projects are built as systems from the very beginning of the design process.
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Technical development
Frontend and backend in one direction
We design the interface and the system behind it together. This way, the visual design is not separated from the functionalities, the admin interface, and future expandability.
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AI-powered workflow
Faster development, with human decisions
AI is used for research, organization, coding support and review. The concept, visual direction, and final professional decisions are still made by a human.
The ZLN system
Multiple development areas. A single coherent system.
The various services offered by ZLN do not operate independently of each other. Visual design, development, technical operation, and ongoing support are all parts of the same system.
Shopify product
ZLN Theme Store
Visually distinct Shopify themes built for specific industries. Ready-made starter systems that can be further customized.
Custom development
Custom Shopify systems
Custom theme architecture, unique sections, product pages, and collection systems. Not modifying a ready-made template, but a webshop structure built for the business.
Proprietary technology
Static websites
Custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript-based company, service, and introductory pages. With self-hosted operation and a technical environment tailored to the project.
Visual System
ZLN Design Lab
Color, typography, header, button, and block labs, which allow the visual direction to be jointly developed before implementation. Decisions are made on functional interfaces, not in theory.
Long-term operation
Support and Development
The system, once completed, is not a closed product. It can be further expanded later with new pages, functions, blocks, and technical solutions. Therefore, the development foundation is built for the long term right from the start.
The essence of the system
Instead of standalone services, we are creating an interconnected development system.
A project can enter through a ready-made theme, custom development, or the Design Lab. The different areas will later be integrated into the same system.
Let's start a project
Do you have an idea? Let's build a working digital system out of it.
In the case of a custom Shopify theme, e-commerce system, or website running on your own server, we first define the goals, necessary functions, and the appropriate technical direction. Development only begins after this.
Next step
Initial contact does not constitute an order. First, we clarify the project's direction and the required system.
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Shopify
Custom e-commerce system
Custom theme architecture, editable sections, product pages, and collection systems.
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Own server
Unique static website
A company, service, or showcase website based on custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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Design Laboratory
Collaborative Visual Design
The common design of colors, typography, buttons, and the block system on functional interfaces.