Lifeblood
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Making Lifeblood Unmissable
Context: The demand for blood has reached a 12-year peak, and there is an unprecedented need for plasma. The goal is clear: Lifeblood must sustain a steady flow of donations. Seven years after assisting in their rebranding to Lifeblood, they sought our help again—this time to ignite a movement.
Challenge: Our objective was to update the brand strategy, identity, and voice to align with their newly launched 2027 strategy, which aims to foster a culture of donation and position it as a valued and recognized aspect of Australian identity.
Solution: We needed to establish Lifeblood as a reputable leader in health and a motivating force within the community. To achieve this, we aimed to fully rejuvenate the brand, infusing it with a vibrant personality that would catch attention and embody its goals. The new branding had to appeal to a wide range of audiences, from donors to governmental bodies, so we developed a versatile system that included bright colors, emotive photography, and playful illustrations, as well as a more muted color palette paired with clinical imagery. The voice of Lifeblood was also designed for flexibility, ranging from heart-wrenching to uplifting and professional. We introduced a lively sonic identity with a catchy finger snap and a donation device icon inspired by donation bandages and the Red Cross emblem.
Real-life outcomes: The refreshed brand identity and strategy were brought to life by Lifeblood’s agency partners, M+C Saatchi, through the national "Life is the Reason" campaign. This collaboration has resulted in: