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Helix Labs

A test case study demonstrating LYCKA's brand asset design, print collateral, and tradeshow capabilities

Type
Test Case Study
Industry
Genomics / Biotech
Services
Brand Assets, Print, Tradeshow
Year
2025

What This Project Demonstrates

Helix Labs is a fictional genomics company we built from scratch to demonstrate what LYCKA delivers: complete brand identity and print-ready collateral for science and technology companies. Every asset shown here, from the logo to the letterhead to the outdoor signage, was designed and produced in-house.

This test case study exists to show our full branding and print production capabilities in one place.

01 — Logo

Logo Variations

The Helix Labs logo is used in three primary configurations. Always use the version with highest contrast against the background.

Helix Labs logo on teal Primary — On Brand Teal
Helix Labs logo on light On Light Background
Helix Labs logo on dark On Dark / Black
02 — Color

Color Palette

The Helix Labs palette is built around deep teal — conveying scientific authority — accented by ice blue for energy and precision.

Brand Teal
HEX #2D6B77
RGB 45, 107, 119
Midnight Teal
HEX #183D44
RGB 24, 61, 68
Ice Blue
HEX #B8E8F5
RGB 184, 232, 245
White
HEX #FFFFFF
RGB 255, 255, 255
Void Black
HEX #0A0A0A
RGB 10, 10, 10
03 — Typography

Type System

Three typefaces, each with a clear role. Michroma for the wordmark, Space Grotesk for headlines, IBM Plex Sans for body text.

TypefaceMichroma
Weight400 Regular
RoleWordmark / Logo Type
Tracking+80
HELIX LABS
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 0123456789
TypefaceSpace Grotesk
Weights500 — 700
RoleHeadlines / UI
DNA analysis,
simplified.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789
TypefaceIBM Plex Sans
Weights300 — 500
RoleBody / Supporting
Helix Labs builds portable DNA sequencing platforms that deliver results in under 90 minutes. Our technology puts the power of a full genomics lab in your hands, wherever the science takes you.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Branding Capabilities

Logo & Visual Identity

We designed the Helix Labs logo from concept to final vector, a geometric DNA-inspired mark built from clean, modular shapes. The hourglass form references both the double helix structure and the idea of time-sensitive analysis. We defined the full identity system: primary and secondary color palettes, clear space rules, minimum sizing, and usage guidelines across light and dark backgrounds.

Brand System & Guidelines

Beyond the logo, we built a complete brand system: typography hierarchy, color specifications for both digital (HEX/RGB) and print (CMYK/Pantone), iconography style, and layout principles. The system is documented in a brand guide that ensures consistency whether Helix Labs is producing a business card or a 10-foot banner.

Print Production

We designed and prepared print-ready files for every touchpoint a biotech company needs at launch: business cards, letterhead, envelopes, one-pagers, product brochures, and large-format tradeshow signage. Every file was delivered production-ready with proper bleed, trim marks, and color profiles, no handoff gaps between design and print.

This is what sets LYCKA apart: we don't just design it, we deliver it ready to print. Our team understands CMYK color management, substrate considerations, and vendor specifications so your brand looks exactly as intended in the real world.

Deliverables

Everything a biotech company needs to go from stealth to stage-ready, designed, produced, and delivered by LYCKA.

1
Complete logo & identity system
6+
Print-ready collateral pieces
1
Brand guide with full specifications
100%
Production-ready file delivery

From vector logo files to large-format print specs, every deliverable in this project was produced to production standards. LYCKA handles the full pipeline, concept, design, brand system, and print-ready output, so there's no gap between what you see on screen and what shows up at your door.

If you need an agency that understands both branding and print production for science and technology companies, this is what working with us looks like.

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