Helix

Helix provides a range of high power dense electric motors and inverters, designed, engineered and manufactured in-house for single-source expertise and an optimum supply solution, promises world-leading performance with the latest technology at its heart.

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Helix logo design for electric motor manufacturer rebrand
High performance electric motor visual representing Helix engineering innovation

The brief

Integral Powertrain approached us to reposition and rebrand their high-performance electric motor manufacturing business formerly known as Integral E-drive. A ‘drive’ in this context, of course being a power unit and a gearbox transmitting that power via a ‘drive’ shaft to a wheel, propeller, rotor or screw etc. The work scope included developing the new production focused proposition, positioning, building the brand from top to bottom and laying out of the stall on a completely new website.

Helix branding applied across website print and advertising materials
Helix brand typography and messaging for industrial positioning
Helix electric motor website design showcasing digital branding and UX

The approach

In order to affect a shift in perception of the company from project engineers and consultants to volume manufacturers, changing the name to something sounding bigger, more corporate and aspirational was proposed.

Following creative exploration and research, ‘Helix’ led the shortlisted contenders from the start and with due-diligence applied around trademark law was quickly adopted. With such a simple, strong and relevant name, the identity design required only an understated lightness of touch to bring it to life and in keeping with the image of a ‘grown-up’ business. Helix could now instantly ‘do things and go places’ that Integral e-Drive could not.

Helix brand guidelines showing typography, colours and identity system
Helix brand typography and messaging for industrial positioning
Printed marketing materials for Helix electric motor branding campaign
Printed marketing materials for Helix electric motor branding campaign
Printed marketing materials for Helix electric motor branding campaign
Helix brand typography and messaging for industrial positioning

The outcome

Brand guidelines were drawn up as the design process proceeded through honing of mission, values and purpose statement, selection of new colours, typefaces and imagery styles and their application to the digital, printed, advertising and experiential assets.

Electric motor applications in automotive aerospace and marine sectors
Helix advertising visuals promoting electric motor technology and performance
Helix branded social media content for electric motor marketing

The reaction

“Design Inc continues to support Helix across advertising, social media content, video, exhibition and events as well as creating content for, hosting, maintaining and supporting the website.”

– Director, Helix

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