# Kyan

> Kyan is a digital product agency specialising in designing and developing platforms, websites, and apps that solve problems and unlock innovation for startups and enterprise businesses. Founded in 2002 and based in Guildford, Surrey, UK, Kyan brings together strategic, creative, and technical expertise to deliver transformational digital products.

Kyan is an independent technology agency with 20+ years of experience helping businesses shape their digital future. Our expertise spans digital strategy, app development, website development, design systems, and digital branding.

**Contact Information:**
- Email: hello@kyan.com
- Phone: +44 (0) 20 3633 8979
- Address: Kyan Studio, Friary Court, 13-21 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, UK
- Website: https://kyan.com

## Our Expertise

### AI Services

- [AI Services Overview](https://kyan.com/ai-services): AI solutions that turn strategy into real-world impact across your organisation
- [AI Consulting](https://kyan.com/ai-services/ai-consulting): Practical AI guidance that cuts through hype and focuses on measurable business value
- [20 Day AI Sprint](https://kyan.com/ai-services/ai-strategy-workshops): From discovery to a working AI product in 20 focused days, a practical first move from strategy into real-world delivery
- [AI Security Audit](https://kyan.com/ai-services/ai-security-audit): A full security review of your digital products, APIs and infrastructure against the threat landscape AI has reshaped
- [AI Search Visibility](https://kyan.com/ai-services/ai-search-visibility): An audit of how visible your brand is across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and the AI platforms shaping product discovery
- [AI Development](https://kyan.com/ai-services/ai-development): Custom AI systems and integrations built to scale with your products and platforms
- [AI Business Process Automation](https://kyan.com/ai-services/ai-business-process-automation): AI-driven automation that replaces manual processes and connects your existing systems
- [AI Data Readiness](https://kyan.com/ai-services/ai-data-readiness): Getting your data in shape so AI tools can deliver accurate, trustworthy results
- [AI Applied Workshop](https://kyan.com/ai-services/ai-applied-workshop): A focused workshop to identify where AI can add real value in your business and map the first moves
- [AI Culture & Adoption](https://kyan.com/ai-services/ai-culture-and-adoption): Frameworks, training and governance that help teams adopt AI confidently and responsibly
- [AI Governance](https://kyan.com/ai-services/ai-governance): Policies, oversight and controls that keep your AI usage safe, compliant and accountable
- [Fractional Chief AI Officer](https://kyan.com/ai-services/fractional-chief-ai-officer): Senior AI leadership for your business without the full-time hire — strategy, governance and adoption owned at your leadership table

### Digital Strategy

- [Digital Strategy Overview](https://kyan.com/digital-services/digital-strategy): Uncover opportunities, define who to build for and what will make it succeed
- [Product Strategy & Roadmaps](https://kyan.com/digital-services/digital-strategy/product-strategy-and-roadmaps): Rock-solid product strategy and vision
- [Proof of Concept (PoC)](https://kyan.com/digital-services/digital-strategy/proof-of-concept): Low risk proof of concepts to validate ideas
- [North Star Concept](https://kyan.com/digital-services/digital-strategy/north-star-concept): Vision concepts to turn ambition into action
- [UX Design](https://kyan.com/digital-services/digital-strategy/ux-design): Digital experiences that feel intuitive, purposeful and genuinely valuable to both users and businesses

### App Development

- [App Development Overview](https://kyan.com/digital-services/app-development): Mobile apps, web applications, and SaaS platforms
- [Mobile App Development](https://kyan.com/digital-services/app-development/mobile-app-development): Cutting-edge mobile apps for iOS and Android
- [Web App Development](https://kyan.com/digital-services/app-development/web-app-development): Sophisticated web applications to streamline business
- [SaaS App Development](https://kyan.com/digital-services/app-development/saas-app-development): Powerful SaaS platforms to scale operations
- [Ruby on Rails Web Development](https://kyan.com/digital-services/app-development/ruby-on-rails-web-development): Kyan are one of the UK’s leading Ruby on Rails agencies

### Website Development

- [Website Development Overview](https://kyan.com/digital-services/website-development): Purpose-driven websites that drive engagement and growth
- [Marketing Websites](https://kyan.com/digital-services/website-development/marketing-websites): Websites that build communities and drive engagement
- [E-commerce Websites](https://kyan.com/digital-services/website-development/e-commerce-websites): Digital storefronts that sell products and services
- [Multi-brand Platforms](https://kyan.com/digital-services/website-development/multi-brand-platforms): Unified platforms for multiple brands
- [Headless CMS Development](https://kyan.com/digital-services/website-development/headless-cms-development): Headless CMS setups that give marketers and developers full control

### Design Systems

- [Design Systems Overview](https://kyan.com/digital-services/design-systems): Blueprints for innovation with consistency across digital footprint
- [Architecture & Foundations](https://kyan.com/digital-services/design-systems/architecture-and-foundations): Design system architecture and core principles
- [Component Libraries](https://kyan.com/digital-services/design-systems/component-libraries): Reusable component libraries for scalable development
- [Governance](https://kyan.com/digital-services/design-systems/governance): Design system governance and maintenance

### Digital Branding

- [Digital Branding Overview](https://kyan.com/digital-services/digital-branding): Distinctive digital identities that build engagement
- [Brand Strategy & Architecture](https://kyan.com/digital-services/digital-branding/brand-strategy-and-architecture): Strategic brand planning and structure
- [Logo & Visual Identity](https://kyan.com/digital-services/digital-branding/logo-and-visual-identity): Brand marks and visual identity systems
- [Brand Guidelines](https://kyan.com/digital-services/digital-branding/brand-guidelines): Living brand guidelines for consistent application

## Case Studies

- [Yeo Valley - Marketing website & loyalty platform redesign](https://kyan.com/work/yeo-valley): A new loyalty platform and website for one of Britain's most loved FMCG brands. UX Design, Website Development, Digital Strategy for Yeo Valley (FMCG, Food & Drink sector, 2024)
- [ITV - Delivering a digital design system at scale for ITVX](https://kyan.com/work/itvx): Delivering a digital design system at scale for ITVX. Design Systems, Digital Strategy, Digital Branding for ITV (Broadcaster, Media sector, 2023)
- [Premier League - Pro Coach Mobile Football Coaching App](https://kyan.com/work/premier-league): Transforming football coach careers with a mobile app. App Development, Mobile App, Design Systems for Premier League (Governing body, Sports sector, 2025)
- [Bellrock - Group brand strategy and website](https://kyan.com/work/bellrock): A new brand architecture and website to unify a fast growing organisation. Website Development, Digital Branding for Bellrock (Facilities management, Property sector, 2025)
- [28X - Privacy-first women's health app](https://kyan.com/work/28x): The world's first women's health app built entirely around privacy. App Development, Mobile App, Branding for 28X (Startup, Health Tech sector, 2026)
- [Reshop - Mobile Refund App](https://kyan.com/work/reshop): Accelerating the engineering for a fintech startup. App Development, Mobile App, Design Systems for Reshop (Startup, FinTech sector, 2024)
- [Pitstop - Motorway Services Loyalty App](https://kyan.com/work/pitstop): A driver's loyalty app for improving service station experiences. App Development, Mobile App, Digital Branding for Pitstop (Startup, Media sector, 2025)
- [One.site - AI facial recognition check-in system](https://kyan.com/work/onesite): Facial recognition check-in to eliminate induction queues. AI Orchestration, Computer Vision, AI Recognition for One.site (Construction Tech, Construction sector, 2023)
- [Haleon - Live AI audience interaction at MarkFest](https://kyan.com/work/haleon): Bringing AI magic to a global FMCG event. AI Experience, Data Classification for Haleon (FMCG, Healthcare sector, 2025)
- [Canada Life - Financial Processing Platform](https://kyan.com/work/canada-life): Harnessing technology to build an industry leading mortgage processing platform. App Development, Web Application, Design Systems for Canada Life (Banking, Financial Services sector, 2025)
- [All Case Studies](https://kyan.com/work): Complete portfolio of client work and case studies

## About & Team

- [About Kyan](https://kyan.com/): Homepage with overview of services and expertise
- [Our Digital Services](https://kyan.com/digital-services): Comprehensive overview of all digital services
- [Team](https://kyan.com/team): Meet the Kyan team of designers, developers, and strategists
- [Contact](https://kyan.com/contact): Get in touch to discuss your digital product

## Insights & Resources

- [Insights](https://kyan.com/insights): Articles, insights, and thought leadership from Kyan
- [Sustainability](https://kyan.com/sustainability): Kyan's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility

## Technology & Process

Kyan uses modern technology stacks including:
- **Backend**: Ruby on Rails
- **Frontend**: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Framer, GSAP
- **Design Tools**: Figma, Storybook for component libraries
- **CMS**: Headless CMS solutions like Sanity or Kentico
- **Mobile**: React Native for cross-platform mobile apps
- **Methodology**: Agile Scrum with 1-2 week sprints, iterative delivery
- **DevOps**: Google Cloud, AWS, Azure

## Policies & Legal

- [Terms and Policies](https://kyan.com/terms-and-policies): Privacy policy, data protection, and cookie policy
- [Privacy Policy](https://kyan.com/terms-and-policies#privacy-policy): How Kyan collects, uses, and protects personal data (GDPR compliant)
- [Cookie Policy](https://kyan.com/terms-and-policies#cookies-policy): Cookie usage and consent information

## Optional

- [Careers at Kyan](https://kyan.com/careers): Current job openings and career opportunities
- [Why Work for Kyan](https://kyan.com/careers): Culture, values, and benefits of working at Kyan

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_Last updated: 2026-07-03_