Sonic branding with surgical precision.

We created a unique acoustic identity for Siemens Healthineers, one of the world’s leading providers of medical technology. The result is a holistic sonic branding: from the audio logo and the sounds of medical devices to software that allows employees to produce their own soundtracks.

Customer
Siemens Healthineers, Meta Design
Launch
2019
Scope
Sonic Branding Strategy, Sonic Logo, Brand Music Library, Event Sound, Health-oriented Soundscapes, Audio Software, Guidelines, Case Study Video
A repositioning that’s sure to turn heads:

Siemens Healthcare became Siemens Healthineers. The company’s name change and strategic realignment were accompanied by a comprehensive rebranding process. A key element of its positioning in the premium medical technology segment was a new, holistic sonic branding strategy.

Now it gets personal.

Visionary, intelligent, and responsible—that’s how Siemens Healthineers describes its brand personality. Our goal was to capture these characteristics through sound.

How does it sound
visionary

Bright sounds that inspire and uplift.

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How does it sound
intelligent

Precise rhythms combined with digital sound effects.

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How does it sound
responsible

Emphatic sounds that feel serious and committed.

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Futuristic indeed.

Siemens Healthineers is distinguished by its rational and technical approach, paving the way for the technology of tomorrow. Through sophisticated synthetic instruments, we pay tribute to the company’s innovative and forward-looking vision.

Digital Sounds
A classic example of premium quality.

To reflect the premium nature of Siemens Healthineers on an auditory level as well, we expanded the sound palette with a selection of classical chamber music instruments, such as strings and woodwinds.

Premium Sounds
The Dot Pulse.

The visual design of Siemens Healthineers also inspired us in our sound concept. A striking design element here is the “Dot Pulse” — a series of dots whose spacing increases from dot to dot. In the sound, these intervals define pitch and rhythm. The result is a unique sequence of tones that makes Siemens Healthineers sonically distinctive.

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What a melodious name!

At the heart of the brand’s acoustic identity is the audio logo, which is based on the name “Healthineers.” Here, every letter that has a musical equivalent is rendered as a sound. All other letters are assigned a digital heartbeat. The result is a sonic formula that guarantees recognition.

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Sounds for Events
Ready for the stage.

Based on these design elements, we have developed a sound package for events. Custom-composed music plays before and during stage performances, while subtle soundscapes provide a backdrop during breaks. These are harmoniously interrupted by a gong, which draws the audience’s attention to a new segment of the event.

Musicurve
Composing made easy.

MusiCurve enables employees to create their own soundtracks for video clips without any technical expertise, yet the results still have a distinct Siemens Healthineers sound.

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Sound & Health
Music for body and mind.

In addition to producing music for audio touchpoints such as telephone hold music and the Siemens Healthineers Experience Center, we have also taken patients’ needs into account. We have specifically developed music tailored for use during treatments with medical devices from Siemens Healthineers. This “health-oriented music” helps patients relax during treatment and promotes stress relief.

Dieses Projekt
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Jury statement
(Red Dot Grand Prix 2020)

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The corporate sound concept for Siemens Healthineers impresses with its unique and holistic acoustic appeal in that it pushes the boundaries to set new standards in the field of corporate sound design. It integrates excellently into the brand architecture and has been implemented to creative, professional and emotionally convincing effect.

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Siemens Healthineers Audio Branding - visionary
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visionary

Helle Klänge, die inspirieren und erhaben wirken.

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Siemens Healthineers Audio Branding - intelligent
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intelligent

Präzise Rhythmen in Kombination mit digitalen Klangeffekten.

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Siemens Healthineers Audio Branding - responsible
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responsible

Eindringliche Klänge, die ernsthaft und engagiert wirken.

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