Case Study

Defining a global design
language for the future.

Defining a global design
language for the future.

Defining a global design
language for the future.

Defining a global design
language for the future.

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Details

Client

Johnson & Johnson

Year

2024

Service

Design Direction, Design System

Overview

Johnson & Johnson came to us with a clear challenge: reimagine their digital presence to better reflect their mission of putting people first. The goal wasn’t just to modernize the website — it was to humanize it.

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Experience

I led the design direction translating the brand’s core values into a digital experience that feels modern, empathetic, and impactful.

A new approach

From the ground up, I developed a digital design language that evolved their existing brand identity into a flexible system — one that could seamlessly apply across websites, native apps, and enterprise web applications.

A big part of our approach was telling real human stories. We worked closely with stakeholders across regions to bring the social impact of J&J’s work to the forefront — from frontline healthcare workers to patients whose lives were changed. This narrative focus shaped the structure, tone, and feel of the experience.

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Design system

I was hands-on leading the design team in building out a tokenized, component-based global design system.

Design for scale

The system was deeply modular, allowing for flexibility across content types and regional needs, while maintaining a consistent look and feel. We also created a robust set of page templates and design patterns, which integrated directly with their content management system to streamline delivery at scale.

The result was a unified yet locally adaptable digital platform that now powers Johnson & Johnson’s presence in dozens of global markets — ensuring every touchpoint is not just visually aligned, but emotionally resonant.

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