ABOUT
Challenge
One of the most common challenges facing life science and healthcare marketing teams worldwide is accessing unique DNA imagery that hasn’t already appeared in a competitor’s collateral.
With many of these brands frequently attending the same tradeshows, they recognise the very real possibility that the imagery they are using could very well be the exact same imagery being used on the stand next to them.
Recognising the investment that goes into attending a trade show including the hire of floor space, stand structure and build and sales team attendance, no one wants to find their competitor is using the same imagery. This has been the motivation for one of our North American life science clients to commission a new suite of imagery that explores the fragility of DNA and illuminate the sensitivity of their analysis systems.
Solution
Inspired and informed by the realisation that DNA is not unlike the finest bone-china, we crafted a visual platform for expression that spoke to the fragility of DNA and by extension, the sensitivity of the client’s equipment.
Referencing sources including the V&A Museum, we explored the history of what is commonly referred to as bone-china and the many designs, patterns and production techniques involved in its creation.
Despite the name reference, the style influences used on bone-china are not just Chinese, but can be traced back to the 14th century, with styles emerging from China, Japan, Korean, India, South-East Asia and Persia.
Drawing our inspiration from the characteristic of the blue and white Chinoiserie pattern, coming from the French word “Chinoise”, which means Chinese and refers to a western style of decorative art inspired by Asian art and cultures.
Visually a rich and decorative design, the Chinoiserie pattern communicated the delicate detail and heritage contained within not only this exquisite form of porcelain, but also DNA.
MADEIT CREDITS
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Life ScienceClient
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The Mission Control Communications -

Patricia KilloranManaging Director -

Paul McCallanCreative Director
Back to The Fragility of DNA project
Richard
Creative Designer - freelance, Arabian Oud, Beverly Hills Formula, Cube Solutions, Marcus Industry, Mesh-Net
United Kingdom
Samira Deb
Conceptual artist & independent art director, sdebbah studio
Estonia
Finlay Thomson
Freelance 3D and Motion Graphics Designer, Ghost Motion
United Kingdom
Anastasiia Zaesenok
2d Animator, Illustrator, Freelance
United States
Richard
Creative Director / Brand-writer, Meda
United Kingdom
Paul McCallan
Creative Director
United Kingdom
The Artist as Photographer
Creative Director, Ken Gerhardt Photography
South Africa
Emer
Brand Designer, The Mission Control Communications
Ireland
Natali Sadova
Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer, freelance
Ukraine
KHALINA LIUDMILA
WEB DESIGN | UI/UX | EMAIL DESIGN, Freelance
Ukraine