Catherine Finlayson Portfolio 2026

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Catherine Finlayson Portfolio 2026

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  • Brand Strategy

Whether you are selling a medical device, a software platform, or an educational curriculum, the challenge is often the same: You know your product is great, but your audience doesn't understand it yet. I help businesses find the "common language" that connects their innovation to their customers.

Translating "Deep Tech" into Marketable Solutions

Role: Strategic Consultant & Educational Marketing Lead

Client: Metabolomic Technologies Inc. (MTI)

The Challenge: Making the Invisible, Visible

MTI had developed a groundbreaking innovation in diagnostics—a novel technology based on "metabolomics" (emerging science). While the science was revolutionary, explaining it to a diverse audience was a significant hurdle.

The company needed to take a complex, data-heavy scientific concept and translate it into a clear, compelling narrative for a product launch. They needed to bridge the gap between the R&D lab and the marketplace, ensuring that everyone—from investors to end-users—understood the value immediately.

The Strategy: Intention, Connection, Creativity

1. Strategic Segmentation (Intention) . We couldn't use a "one size fits all" message. I developed a comprehensive Plan of Action that segmented the market into four distinct audiences: Patients, Healthcare Professionals, Laboratories, and Health Regions.

  • The Result: Tailored messaging for each group, ensuring that "technical specs" went to the scientists while "benefits and safety" went to the consumers.


2. Visual Brand Identity (Creativity)  To make the abstract science feel tangible, I led a visual overhaul. This involved moving away from dense data toward a clean, accessible brand aesthetic.

  • Brand Refresh: Refined the logo and established a new colour family (red/grey/gold) to create a consistent corporate identity.
  • Visual Storytelling: Developed "Metabolomics: Up Close!"—an educational campaign that used infographics and simplified language to explain the technology.
  • Dynamic Presentations: Created interactive "Prezi" presentations to replace static slides, engaging audiences visually during the launch.  This was used at conference booths as well as online through social media.

3. The Go-to-Market Launch (Connection) The strategy culminated in the product launch for PolypDx™ at a major national nurse mendical conference (SGNA).

  • Event Experience: I designed the conference booth layout and presentation materials to drive foot traffic and spark conversation.  Further more trained the MTI staff on the presentation of the material and general conference booth tips and tricks.
  • Digital Footprint: We launched a cohesive social media strategy and website update to support real-time information sharing during the event.

The Outcome

By translating complex R&D into a clear, user-friendly brand, MTI was able to successfully launch their flagship product. We moved beyond "explaining the science" to telling a story, creating a communication dashboard that allowed the company to connect with stakeholders across the industry.


Key Skills Applied

  • Complex Data Translation: Turning technical specifications into accessible marketing copy.
  • Brand Identity Design: Logo cleanup, color theory application, and visual asset creation.
  • Event Management: Booth design, pre-conference marketing drives, and on-site execution.
  • Stakeholder Management: Coordinating between researchers, external design agencies (eQuadra), and business leadership.

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