Narrative strategy

HERMAN — Health Communication

HERMAN was developed for Ferring Pharmaceuticals as a strategic communication tool to address testosterone-related conditions in an open, human and credible way. Lopezlab defined the narrative logic of the campaign, shaping how sensitive topics such as masculinity, intimacy and hormonal health could be communicated with clarity and trust. We structured the conversations between specialists and patients, created a calm visual language and translated the material into a coherent ecosystem: a magazine, a digital platform, online outreach and a stand & materials for medical congresses. The result helped doctors communicate more effectively, gave patients a framework to understand their options and positioned the client as a reliable and empathetic intermediary in a field where trust is essential.

Cover of HERMAN magazine, Man en testosteron, with a portrait of a bearded man on a pale blue background
Cover of HERMAN magazine, Man en testosteron, with a portrait of a bearded man on a pale blue background
Cover of HERMAN magazine, Man en testosteron, with a portrait of a bearded man on a pale blue background
Four magazine spreads of HERMAN with interviews, portraits of men in outdoor settings and pull quotes
HERMAN magazine open at a spread with a photo of a man and a woman standing in a forest
HERMAN spread on green background with a black and white photo of a seated man with a dog and an interview text
Page with the quote Mijn grootste hoop is een snellere diagnose above a photo of a brain model on a beach
Close-up of a HERMAN spread with a black and white photo of a standing man among foliage and a text column
Four HERMAN spreads on a green background, each with a black and white portrait of a different person and their interview
HERMAN website on a green background with the heading Lees hier het medisch verhaal achter de testosteron and two phone screens
HERMAN open on a page of large serif text beside a photo of purple heather on dunes
Infographic spread Testosteron in 10 vragen with ten numbered questions linked by a green spiral line
Page with the quote Ik wilde zo verschrikkelijk graag beter worden above a HERMAN spread on a green background
Anatomical model of the male pelvic organs on a tree stump against dark green foliage
Stack of HERMAN magazines seen from the side, with the subtitle Een tijdschrift over man en hormoon on the spines

Credits

client: Ferring Pharmaceuticals / Narrative strategy, content structure & visual direction: Lopezlab Amsterdam, Mariola Lopez Mariño, Marriele Frederiks / photography: Sarah Wong / production & coordination: Roeland Westra / texts: Anita Janssen / digital management: Thomas Bachet