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LactSafe

Brand Guide

Version 1.0 — 2025

01
Brand Foundation

Mission

Make evidence-based medication safety information easy, fast, and friendly for breastfeeding and pregnant families.

Vision

A world where every parent can make confident health decisions in seconds.

Core Values

Clarity

Translate clinical data into plain language that anyone can understand.

Care

Speak with warmth and empathy in every interaction.

Credibility

Ground guidance in trusted sources — LactMed®, OTIS, and more.

Inclusivity

Support diverse family structures, cultures, and backgrounds.

Brand Personality
Caring Trustworthy Empowering Modern Simplified
02
Audience & Tone of Voice
Target Audience
Primary

Breastfeeding & pregnant parents (ages 20–40)

Secondary

OB-GYNs, pediatricians, lactation consultants, pharmacists

Tertiary

Partners, family members, childbirth educators

Tone of Voice
Trait Do Avoid
Warm & Supportive "You're doing great — here's what we know about ibuprofen." Patronizing language
Clear & Concise Bullet-point side effects; short paragraphs Dense medical jargon
Evidence-led Cite source links; date-stamp updates Unsupported claims
Empowering "Discuss this with your provider to decide together." Absolutist directives
03
Color Palette
Core Colors
Primary Teal
#12818E
WCAG AA on white ✓
Mint Tint 10%
#CAF4F4
Background only
Warm Coral
#FF6B6B
WCAG AA on white ✓
Slate 800
#333C43
WCAG AA on white ✓
Slate 100
#F4F6F8
Background only
Status Colors
Safe
#2BB673
WCAG AA on white ✓
Caution
#F2B705
WCAG AA on dark text ✓
Avoid
#E63946
WCAG AA on white ✓
04
Typography
Display
Poppins
LactSafe
700 Bold
Display Alt
Poppins
LactSafe
600 Semi
UI Head
Poppins
Medication Safety Information
500 Medium
Body
Inter
Acetaminophen is considered compatible with breastfeeding. Small amounts are excreted in breast milk.
400 Regular
Body Alt
Nunito Sans
Acetaminophen is considered compatible with breastfeeding. Small amounts are excreted in breast milk.
400 Regular
Caption
Inter
Updated Apr 2025 · Source: LactMed® Database
400 Regular
Type Scale & Alphabet

Poppins

Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Inter

Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

05
Logo Usage
Logo Variants
LactSafe Logo LactSafe
Horizontal — Light BG
LactSafe Logo LactSafe
Horizontal — Dark BG
Logo Specifications

Clear Space

Maintain a minimum clear space of 1× icon width on all sides of the logo.

Minimum Size

Icon only: 24px height
Full lock-up: 64px width

Lock-up Variants

Horizontal (icon + wordmark) and Stacked (icon above wordmark).

Concept

Stylized parent & baby forming a heart/leaf shape inside a shield (safety).

Illustration & Iconography

Style

Flat-vector, soft rounded corners, gentle gradients. Stroke 2px; minimal facial details; pastel backgrounds.

Characters

Diverse skin tones, various family compositions (mom-baby, dad-baby, partners), pregnancy silhouettes.

Mood

80% friendly, 20% clinical. Approachable and warm, with just enough seriousness for medical trust.

Sizes

Hero scenes: 1200×800px
Spot illustrations: 128×128px
In-app icons: 32×32px

06
UI Components

Buttons

Border radius: 8px · Primary: Teal fill, white text · Disabled: Slate 100 fill, Slate 400 text

Status Alerts

Safe — Generally compatible with breastfeeding.
Caution — Monitor infant for drowsiness; consult your provider.
Avoid — Not recommended during breastfeeding.

Banners use status colors with 90% opacity backgrounds and a 4px left border.

Card Component

Ibuprofen

Small amounts are excreted in breast milk. No adverse effects have been reported.

Generally Safe

Border radius: 12px · Shadow: y=2px, blur=8px, 10% black · Spacing: 4-pt grid

07
Accessibility & Guidelines
Accessibility Standards
Aa

4.5:1 Contrast

Maintain minimum WCAG AA contrast ratio for all text vs background combinations.

Alt Text

Provide descriptive alt text for all illustrations, icons, and images.

↑A

Dynamic Sizing

Support font scaling up to 125% seamlessly without layout breakage.

Messaging Templates

Safety Summary

"Generally safe during breastfeeding. Stay below 3 g/day. Monitor for infant drowsiness."

Max 130 characters

Disclaimer

"This information is educational only. Always consult your healthcare provider."

Do & Don't Cheatsheet

Do

  • ✔ Speak plainly
  • ✔ Show diverse families
  • ✔ Keep layouts airy
  • ✔ Use primary teal for actions

Don't

  • ✘ Use unexplained acronyms
  • ✘ Imply moms shoulder all responsibility
  • ✘ Overcrowd with text
  • ✘ Mix status colors in buttons
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File Formats & Delivery

Logo & Icons

SVG primary format + PNG fallback (2× resolution for retina displays).

Illustrations

SVG master file + 3 scaled PNG exports (1×, 2×, 3×).

Typography

Link to Google Fonts CDN for Poppins, Inter, and Nunito Sans.

Spacing System

4-pt grid · Line-height: 1.4× font-size.

LactSafe
Making medication safety accessible for every family.
Brand Guide v1 — 2025