Silas Amos
Design Thought

Global Access Diagnostics (GAD) aims for universal access to fast, reliable, and affordable diagnostic tests for better global health. Their mission prioritises widespread, cost-effective testing sustainably.

Our strapline  'humanity tested,' distilled a complex story to just two words and the design strategy emphasised functionality over aesthetics, reflecting a commitment to maximising resources for testing rather than extravagant branding.

The identity itself plays on both the ‘two pink lines’ result indicator of the lateral flow tests which also doubles up as a symbol of equality.

The identity and mission statement - co-created with Brilliant Misfits - were presented to Bill Gates, who apparently said it 'looked neat' and signed on as an investor.

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Design Strategy:
Silas Amos
Design:
Implementation:
Identity Design:
Alec Tear
Design development & guidelines:
Fake Empires
Typography:
Photography:
Product Photography:
Portrait Photography:
Packaging Photography:
Retouching:
Agency:
Brilliant Misfits
Comms Agency:
Copywriting:
Silas Amos & Tracy DeGroose
Strapline:
Naming:
Manifesto:
Tracy DeGroose
Illustration:
Art:
Animation:
Training Films:
Production:
Project Directors:
Project Management:
Web Development:
Fred Flade
Client:
Global Access Diagnostics