The Zodiac Guide 2026
CLAVIS — The Archive
Twelve identities.
Colour. Symbol. Number.
A guide to the design system behind CLAVIS — translating the twelve signs of the Chinese Zodiac into contemporary identities through colour, emblem and number.
01 — The System
Your year came first.
Before your taste. Before your style. Your year was already yours.
CLAVIS begins with the twelve-sign Chinese Zodiac cycle and translates each sign into a contemporary visual identity.
Not a horoscope. Not a prediction. A design system built from colour, symbol and number.
02 — Twelve Identities
One cycle. Twelve signs.
Each sign in the cycle carries its own edition — a colour, an emblem and a number — recorded as part of one connected archive.
Tiger, Dragon and Rooster are currently available. The remaining signs are shown as archive previews ahead of their release.
03 — Colour
Colour as identity.
Each sign is assigned its own visual colour language.
Rather than treating colour as seasonal decoration, CLAVIS uses it as part of the identity of each edition. Together, the twelve colours form a connected archive.
Han Blue · Rat
Imperial Olive · Ox
Burnt Saffron · Tiger
Porcelain Ivory · Rabbit
Cinnabar Red · Dragon
Scholar Green · Snake
Burnt Umber · Horse
Stone Linen · Goat
Dusk Violet · Monkey
Aged Bronze · Rooster
Midnight Navy · Dog
Rose Clay · Pig
The complete Colour Archive — every colour, name and story — closes this page.
04 — Symbol
Reduced to an emblem.
Each zodiac begins with a recognised cultural identity.
CLAVIS reduces that identity into a restrained emblem designed to exist as part of a contemporary object. The emblem is not the CLAVIS logo. It belongs to the edition.
05 — Number
Numbers carry meaning.
Across Chinese culture, numbers can carry personal and symbolic associations.
CLAVIS uses selected number sequences as part of each edition’s visual identity.
No promises. No predictions. Meaning does not require a guarantee.
06 — The Object
Identity, carried every day.
Your phone is one of the few objects you carry from morning to night. CLAVIS translates the zodiac identity system into an object designed for daily use.
Premium MagSafe®-compatible iPhone cases. Each edition is made to order, assigned a unique edition number that is never reissued, and recorded in the CLAVIS archive at dispatch.
- Clear acrylic back with a flexible TPU frame
- MagSafe® compatible
- Shock-resistant, with raised edges for screen and camera protection
- Precision-engineered cut-outs, slim profile
- Compatibility: iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max
07 — Find Yours
You don’t choose your sign.
You arrive with it.
Find the sign connected to your birth year and explore its CLAVIS identity.
08 — Archive Access
Join the CLAVIS Archive.
Receive CLAVIS releases, zodiac stories and early access to future editions.
The archive is built slowly. You’ll hear from us when there is something worth opening.
Your identity is now part of the CLAVIS system.
Watch your inbox for archive releases.
09 — What Comes Next
Phone cases are the first object.
CLAVIS is being built as an archive of designed objects. The zodiac identity system is intended to move beyond one product category over time.
Different objects. The same twelve identities.
10 — Questions
The Guide, briefly.
What is CLAVIS?
CLAVIS is a contemporary design brand translating the twelve signs of the Chinese Zodiac into a connected identity system of colour, symbol and number.
Is this astrology?
No. CLAVIS begins with the twelve-sign Chinese Zodiac cycle. The system is interpreted through contemporary product and visual design rather than horoscope content.
Does my CLAVIS number guarantee luck?
No. CLAVIS does not promise luck, wealth or changes in fortune. Numbers are used for their cultural and symbolic associations as part of each edition’s identity.
How do I find my sign?
Your Chinese Zodiac sign is generally connected to your birth year, though Lunar New Year dates can affect the assignment for those born early in a calendar year. Use the CLAVIS Find Your Sign experience to discover your edition.
What does CLAVIS currently make?
The current CLAVIS collection begins with premium MagSafe®-compatible iPhone cases.
Can I join the Archive without buying?
Yes. Archive access is open to those following the CLAVIS system and future releases.
Twelve signs. Twelve identities.