Case Study

3x4 Genetics Rebrand

Repositioning a genetics platform through a premium, human-centered brand system.

The Challenge

3X4 Genetics had strong science and a differentiated product, but its brand wasn't communicating the level of credibility, sophistication, or emotional connection required for a premium healthcare audience. The challenge was to transform a technical genetics company into a brand that felt modern, trustworthy, and aspirational while remaining grounded in science.

Premium positioning
Humanizing complex science
Building trust
Creating a scalable system

My Role

Creative Direction
Brand Strategy
Visual Identity
Branding Guidelines
Design Systems
Presentation Design
Social Systems
Photography Direction

Strategy Before Design

Every design decision was rooted in strategy, ensuring the brand communicates with clarity, credibility, and purpose.

Audience Research

Understanding the motivations, behaviors, and needs of 3X4's primary customer segments.

Competitive Analysis

Evaluating the visual landscape and positioning opportunities within the genetics and wellness market.

Brand Positioning

Defining how 3X4 should be perceived through its unique value proposition, personality, and market differentiation.

Visual Identity

Establishing the guiding principles that informed every design decision, creating a cohesive and scalable brand system.

The Starting Point

The redesign respected the trust and recognition the brand had already established while evolving its visual identity for future growth. The objective was to retain the existing logo, color palette, and typography, while elevating the brand through a more refined, cohesive, and scalable design system.

image of original 3x4 report cover
image of 3x4 cartoon characters
image of original 3x4 genetics social media posts
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Building on Existing Equity

The redesign respected the trust and recognition the brand had already established while evolving its visual identity for future growth. The objective was to retain the existing logo, color palette, and typography, while elevating the brand through a more refined, cohesive, and scalable design system.

3x4 genetics packaging and swab
image of 3x4 logo on dark background

Building a Complete Brand System

More than a visual refresh, the project established a scalable design system that unified the brand across digital, print, photography, social media, presentations, and experiential applications.

image of 3x4 genetics logo on dark background
image of 3x4 genetics logo variations with usage examples
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image of 3x4 genetics business card mockup

Humanizing the Brand Using AI Imagery

Authentic photography replaced illustrations to create a stronger emotional connection and build trust with consumers navigating complex health decisions.

image of a middle age female walking at the beach
image of vegetables on the counter in a light kitchen
image of a collage of images of people in the target demographic for 3x4

Social Media Direction

A modular social system was created to help internal teams produce consistent content without sacrificing flexibility.

image of a collage of social media posts for 3x4 genetics
image of 4 cell phones in a line showing screens of an instagram post

A System Built to Scale

The final deliverable was a comprehensive brand guideline that translated strategy into clear, actionable standards. From identity and typography to photography, social media, presentations, and digital experiences, every element was designed to create a cohesive brand that can grow with confidence.

a collage of images from the 3x4 genetics brand guidelines