HELNIUM
HELNIUM is building a new language of design from science. Founded by chemist Hélène Lambert, the studio turns real molecules, crystals and materials into visual identities, products and experiences through microscopy and experimentation. Fascinated by coordination chemistry and crystallography, Hélène explores how matter organizes itself, with a particular interest in self-organization and the structures that emerge far from equilibrium. Across fashion, sport, cosmetics and materials, science becomes the creative process and the laboratory becomes the design studio.
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REVEAL THE
WINE CHEMISTRY.
From a glass of wine to its hidden crystalline signature.
The label is not inspired by nature.
It is created from nature itself.
FROM MATTER
TO VISUAL IDENTITY.
Every product has a science behind it. We make it visible. Helnium works with brands, laboratories and institutions to transform their own molecules, ingredients and materials into original scientific imagery, artworks and design.
Give us a molecule, ingredient or material connected to your product. We study, prepare and crystallize it, then use scientific imaging techniques to reveal the structures, colors and patterns hidden within it.
The resulting scientific images become unique artworks created by the chemistry of your own product. From large-format prints and installations to exhibitions and visual campaigns, we transform microscopic matter into a powerful artistic story.
We take the process further by transforming these scientific images into patterns and visual identities for textiles, packaging, products and special editions, allowing the science itself to become part of the design.
VITAMIN B12
POLARIZED LIGHT / VITAMIN B12
DESIGNING THE FUTURE
CHOSEN BY.
Where science meets visionary brands.
THE MINDS BEHIND THE MATTER.
Different disciplines. One shared vision. Revealing the beauty hidden in science.
01 / 06
HL.
HÉLÈNE LAMBERT
FOUNDERCHEMIST & SCIENTIFIC DESIGNER
02 / 06
KG.
KARL GAFF
SCIENTIFIC IMAGINGMICROSCOPIST & PHYSICIST
03 / 06
MM.
MACIEK MAJDECKI
FLUORESCENCE & SYNTHESISORGANIC CHEMIST
04 / 06
AJ.
ALI JAMJAH
COORDINATION CHEMISTRYSYNTHETIC CHEMIST
TO BE DISCOVERED
FUTURE COLLABORATOR
TO BE DISCOVERED
FUTURE COLLABORATOR
EVERYTHING STARTS
WITH A QUESTION.
From the first molecule to the final image. Explore the process behind our scientific design practice.
We transform real materials, molecules and formulations into original scientific imagery for visual identities, packaging, products, campaigns and installations.
Yes. Whenever possible, we start directly from your product, ingredient, molecule or material and develop the scientific process around it, from extraction and crystallization to microscopy and imaging.
Yes. Every image originates from real science and experimental processes. Depending on the material, we use techniques including crystallization, polarized light microscopy, fluorescence and optical imaging to reveal structures and interactions that are physically present in the sample, never AI-generated.
Our approach can be applied across cosmetics, food & beverage, fashion, materials, pharmaceuticals and scientific industries, wherever matter can become part of the story.
Tell us about your brand, product or molecule and what you would like to explore. From there, we develop a scientific and creative direction tailored to the project.
STILL CURIOUS?
Let's explore what your material can become.