From Social Circles to Safety Bubbles: Healthy Together — Steering Design Through a Global Crisis ⊙﹏☉
the challenge — As the world braced for an extended period of social distancing, our social platform faced an urgent pivot. With just days to respond, we embarked on an audacious mission: to transition from fostering in-person connections to spearheading a public health tech initiative.
the sprint — In just 48 hours post the extension of national social distancing guidelines, our team dove headfirst into the creation of a contact tracing solution for Utah. From concept to launch, we delivered the Healthy Together app in an astounding 28 days, a feat emblematic of commitment and agility in crisis.
my role — As the creative director and principal designer, I spearheaded the Healthy Together vision, orchestrating the design of an intuitive and accessible health tech ecosystem that could rapidly adapt to evolving public health needs. My focus was on empathetic design with a rapid iterative process to support a platform that went from zero to critical in record time.
the impact — Forged a pivotal partnership with Apple and Google, influencing the development of GAENS. Delivered a versatile platform supporting diverse public health initiatives, from food safety to senior care. Realized a $25 Million ARR in the first year, with over 30 million health checks and $60+ million in cost savings. Achieved a stellar 4.9 App Store rating from 215k+ reviews and engaged over half of Florida's households.
recognition — Healthy Together is not just about the impressive stats; it's a vivid example of design's real-world impact during a health crisis. A symbol of quick adaptation and collective effort, this project has earned recognition from GovernmentCIO as a leading solution for contact tracing and social distancing, making a marked difference in the public health domain.
Designer, Director, Developer
Visionary Leadership
Led the design of an adaptable health tech ecosystem, focusing on empathetic user experiences during a critical time.
Strategic Impact
Cultivated key partnerships, influencing GAENS development and delivering versatile public health solutions.
Quantifiable Success
Achieved $25M ARR, facilitated 30M health checks, and realized $60+ million in cost savings, with a 4.9 App Store rating from 300k+ reviews.
Commendable Recognition
Healthy Together is lauded for impactful design and innovation, significantly advancing public health measures.
With a career spanning startups to Fortune 500s, I create intuitive designs that align with business objectives and resonate on a human level. In my role at Dropbox and as a mentor, husband and father, I advocate for design that connects, educates, and brings people together.
From the Bronx to Dropbox, my design journey is marked by a quest for simplicity and clarity. As a Principal Designer, I've turned bold ideas into leading app designs, navigated startups through transformative shifts, and driven health-tech innovation with unwavering ambition and continuous learning.
