Challenges

  1. Brand Legitimacy: The online reviews had people wondering if Wisp was a real company.

  2. User-Centric Design: Designing an accessible and relatable brand that caters to folks struggling with finding the sexual medical care they deserve.

  3. Scalability: Ensuring the website and brand can handle a growing user base and future updates without compromising performance.

Process

I was brought on as the founding designer to brand Wisp internally. My process began with research—speaking to patients, reading reviews, and analyzing competitors to understand where we could set ourselves apart. I then built a small creative team, including both internal designers and external partners, to bring the vision to life.


Key actions during the process included:

  • Establishing Wisp’s brand story, positioning, and vision.

  • Crafting mission and vision statements, as well as copy for taglines and campaigns.

  • Conducting extensive competitor and customer research to shape the brand direction.

Solution

I led key initiatives to address Wisp’s challenges:

  • Brand Identity: Developed new logo, color palette, and visual direction.

  • Design System: Built a mobile-first system, improving the site experience.

  • Conversions: Revamped product page, increasing conversions.

  • Artist Program: Launched a partnership with underrepresented illustrators.

  • Email Campaigns: Directed 13 new flows, boosting engagement.

  • Product Launches: Led creative for six launches, enhancing packaging and messaging.

  • Photography: Directed shoots, producing proprietary cross-channel images.

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The Opportuity

Since its launch in 2018, Wisp aimed to make sexual healthcare inclusive, cost-effective, and accessible for everyone. However, the brand struggled with legitimacy in a rapidly growing market. Wisp needed a cohesive brand strategy, a clear visual identity, and an improved product experience to connect better with patients and stand out from competitors.

Role

Founding Designer > Design Director

Industry

Healthtech

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The Logo: Before/After

The rigidity of the original logo made it feel less approachable than Wisp ideally wanted. Practically, it was also challenging to read at small sizes as the stroke widths were quite small. Comfort, classic, and a bit of a throwback, the new logo has a lot to offer. Its friendly serifs are approachable and the rounded body of the letterforms is inviting.

Palette

The primary color, “Mingo” (the bright coral shade) represents: love, compassion, care, and empathy — reminding us of the importance behind Wisp's favorite mantra: “love yourself first.” Mingo’s benefits are many: it offers a mature, more inclusive primary brand color and is up to par with the accessibility standards wisp is prioritizing. Wisp's other supporting star, Cobalt, adds familiarity with a modern take on the primary blue often seen in the traditional medical space.

Typography

The lettering pair of Bogue and Gotham is sophisticated, yet approachable, and their balance underlines the balance they wish to help their patients achieve in their healthcare. Plus, both typefaces offer a robust font family and are great for text at small sizes making them great for readability. 

Creative + Art Direction

I organized, planned, and directed multiple photoshoots, amassing several hundreds of proprietary images for cross-channel use. 

Website

Before and after product page including new photography assets (featuring the rebranded labels), simplified grid system, overhauled messaging, styling, upgraded functionality, and a re-envisioned checkout experience.

Website

Before and after product page including new photography assets (featuring the rebranded labels), simplified grid system, overhauled messaging, styling, and upgraded functionality.

Re-envisioned checkout flow included both UX and UI updates to allow for an easier and more enjoyable experience.

Re-envisioned checkout flow included both UX and UI updates across all flows to allow for an easier and more enjoyable experience.

Social

Education is a crucial aspect of the Wisp brand. Demystifying and destigmatizing sexual health conditions and treatment are important themes we focused on in our cross-channel marketing efforts.

Social

Education is a crucial aspect of the wisp brand. Demystifying and destigmatizing sexual health conditions and treatment are important themes we focused on in our cross-channel marketing efforts.

Email campaigns

Set the creative direction to overhaul Wisp's email design flow catalog, including 13 total flows, with a combined 41+ emails

Credits

Design Director: Shallin Mayher

Marketing Director: Conor Monohan

Visual Designer: Heather Maehr

Product Designer: Wanda Valentino

Brand Writer: Kathleen Morrison

External Partners

Producer: Annie Tonsiengsom

Producer: Fran Bittakis

Photographer: Christine Dong

Photographer: Photographer

Photographer: Diane Villadsen

Illustrator: Allie Sullberg

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