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Building the Brand That's Making Quantum Computing Practical for Global Business

THE CHALLENGE
The quantum computing race was heating up, with tech giants like IBM pouring billions into research, but most quantum systems remained laboratory curiosities – too unstable, too expensive, and too impractical for real business applications. Seeqc had cracked the code with the world’s first digital quantum platform that actually worked in the real world, but they were unknown in a field dominated by household names with massive marketing budgets. As a recent spin-off from superconductor specialist Hypres, they had breakthrough technology but no brand recognition in the most hyped technology race of the decade.

 

THE SOLUTION
We positioned Seeqc as the quantum computing company that delivers on the promises others can’t keep – practical, scalable, and commercially viable quantum solutions while IBM and others were still building expensive lab experiments. Rather than getting lost in quantum physics jargon, we focused on what business leaders actually cared about: solving problems that classical computers couldn’t handle, at costs that made business sense, with reliability that enterprise customers demanded. Our branding strategy cut through the quantum hype to establish Seeqc as the company that made quantum computing real for businesses. The result: a brand that positioned Seeqc not as another quantum startup, but as the company that would win the quantum computing race by being first to market with solutions that actually work.

KEY OUTCOMES

  • Saved 4% of their total SaaS spend in the first 3 months, and 16% in the first year working with Zylo
  • Revealed 30% overspend in budget
  • Saved 10 hours per week, allowing more focus on strategic work
  • 75 contracts negotiated by Zylo in year one
  • Reduced number of applications by 10% while experiencing rapid growth
Quantum Computing technology company logo and branding design
Quantum Computing technology company logo and branding design
Quantum Computing technology company messaging and branding services

Cracking the code of quantum computing.

Quantum computing is a relatively new and rapidly developing field of computing that utilizes the principles of quantum mechanics to perform certain types of calculations that would be extremely difficult or impossible to solve using classical computing methods.

Similarly, developing a brand strategy in a short timeframe was equally challenging. Our branding strategy team conducted extensive interviews, competitive analysis, and market research to uncover the competitive advantage of Seeqc’s solution. We took our findings and conducted a series of branding workshops with senior staff and engineers to craft a series of messaging pillars that served as the framework for the brand strategy.

Quantum Computing technology company messaging and branding services

Cracking the code of quantum computing.

As Seeqc’s upcoming public announcement of their quantum computing “system-on-a-chip” quickly approached, we created a phased rollout plan for their website that could adapt quickly to the company’s evolving business strategy. The first phase centered on establishing the brand story to support public relations efforts, laying the groundwork for defining the company’s identity and products.

The second phase aimed to augment the brand story with in-depth technical content geared towards engineers. Finally, the last phase was dedicated to creating an online storefront for the commercial chip foundry, where businesses could engage Seeqc’s manufacturing team to fabricate customized chips.

Quantum Computing technology company messaging and branding services

Establishing a trademark that defined the brand.

During our branding workshops, we discovered that Seeqc’s solution offered a significant advantage over other quantum computing companies. Their system employs a single processor to manage the entire delicate process of quantum computing, enabling them to scale the system in a cost-effective manner. This unique approach, which we dubbed the Digital Quantum Management (DQM) System-on-a-Chip, clearly sets them apart in the marketplace.

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Quantum Computing technology company branding development
Quantum Computing technology company branding development

Building a brand identity for an abstract concept.

Developing the brand identity was just as difficult as crafting the messaging. Quantum mechanics governs the behavior of subatomic particles, enabling them to exist in multiple states and become entangled with other particles, thereby affecting each other’s states. These particles are called qubits in the context of quantum computing.

Our design solution draws inspiration from these abstract concepts, portraying the entanglement and energy that arise from the collision of qubits during the parallel processing that occurs in quantum computing.

Quantum Computing technology company business card branding design

Building a brand identity for an abstract concept.

Developing the brand identity was just as difficult as crafting the messaging. Quantum mechanics governs the behavior of subatomic particles, enabling them to exist in multiple states and become entangled with other particles, thereby affecting each other’s states. These particles are called qubits in the context of quantum computing.

Our design solution draws inspiration from these abstract concepts, portraying the entanglement and energy that arise from the collision of qubits during the parallel processing that occurs in quantum computing.

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Quantum Computing tech company photography services
Quantum Computing tech company trade show branding design

Documenting the chip manufacturing process.

One of the key aspects of Seeqc’s brand narrative is its commercial chip foundry and the intricate procedures employed to create classical and quantum computing architecture at the chip scale. To bring this complex process to life, our design team utilized photography. We documented each step of the chip fabrication process on-site at Seeqc’s New York foundry to enhance the visual identity of the brand.

Quantum computing tech company photography services
Quantum computing tech company photography services
Quantum computing tech company photography services
Quantum computing tech company photography services
Quantum computing tech company photography services

A phased approach to website development to support the rollout of the brand.

As Seeqc’s upcoming public announcement of their quantum computing “system-on-a-chip” quickly approached, we created a phased rollout plan for their website that could adapt quickly to the company’s evolving business strategy. The first phase centered on establishing the brand story to support public relations efforts, laying the groundwork for defining the company’s identity and products.

The second phase aimed to augment the brand story with in-depth technical content geared towards engineers. Finally, the last phase was dedicated to creating an online storefront for the commercial chip foundry, where businesses could engage Seeqc’s manufacturing team to fabricate customized chips.

Quantum computing tech company website content development and strategy
Quantum computing tech company website development and design
Quantum computing tech company website development and design

Planning for an agile website development process.

The phased rollout plan for Seeqc’s website necessitated meticulous planning through the creation of comprehensive wireframes that detailed the site’s evolution over a two-month period. Our team worked closely alongside Seeqc’s senior leadership, engineers, and public relations teams to guarantee that the website’s phased launch plan adhered to the brand launch strategy in terms of content and timing.

Quantum computing tech company website content development and strategy

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