Josh Stewart

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Minimizing Friction, Maximizing Engagement for HCPs

Minimizing Friction, Maximizing Engagement for HCPs

Building visual and experience improvements to get Healthcare Providers (HCPs) resources they need faster

The TL;DR

Our client set out to transform an underdeveloped medical resources platform into a differentiated experience for healthcare providers (HCPs). I led the UX design for key content pages, shaping a system that surfaces information quickly, supports flexible content engagement, and builds trust. The result: a modern, intuitive platform designed to meet the time constraints and high expectations of busy providers.

Our client set out to transform an underdeveloped medical resources platform into a differentiated experience for healthcare providers (HCPs). I led the UX design for key content pages, shaping a system that surfaces information quickly, supports flexible content engagement, and builds trust. The result: a modern, intuitive platform designed to meet the time constraints and high expectations of busy providers.

My Role

  • Led UX design for key experience flows and UI patterns

  • Facilitated a Jobs-to-Be-Done workshop and prioritized features with stakeholders

  • Translated user research into actionable interface enhancements

  • Designed, iterated, and documented features for client handoff

  • Led UX design for key experience flows and UI patterns

  • Facilitated a Jobs-to-Be-Done workshop and prioritized features with stakeholders

  • Translated user research into actionable interface enhancements

  • Designed, iterated, and documented features for client handoff

Background

The existing platform lacked depth and failed to meet the evolving needs of HCPs. With limited filtering, sparse media types, and an underutilized logged-in experience, the tool provided little value beyond static content. Our client wanted to position this redesigned site as a market differentiator—offering medical professionals a seamless, personalized, and credible experience.

The existing platform lacked depth and failed to meet the evolving needs of HCPs. With limited filtering, sparse media types, and an underutilized logged-in experience, the tool provided little value beyond static content. Our client wanted to position this redesigned site as a market differentiator—offering medical professionals a seamless, personalized, and credible experience.

Approach

Grounded in Real-World Needs

We began with a Jobs-to-Be-Done workshop to better understand the specific needs of HCPs. Because we couldn't speak to users directly, we collaborated closely with stakeholders and leveraged research from a third-party vendor. From this, five critical user needs emerged:


Fast, frictionless access to relevant content

  • HCPs do not have a lot of free time due to the conditions of their profession, so getting them relevant content quickly is important

Flexibility to consume information in different formats

  • Due to their time constraints, not all HCPs have time to sit down in read articles so many prefer to consume content in more passive situations like driving to work

Supporting materials to deepen learning

  • If content draws an HCP in, they were curious about other resources that might be useful pertaining to the topic

Signals of trust to reduce perceived bias

  • HCPs know that the content is on a branded site and they want ways to circumnavigate the feeling of bias so they can trust the material

Ability to share valuable content with peers

  • HCPs not only want to better inform themselves, but they often have a network of fellow HCPs they socialize resources with





Feature Strategy Aligned to Insight

We translated these needs into strategic features, balancing stakeholder requests with user value. With an effort–value matrix, we collaboratively prioritized high-impact additions:

Advanced Filtering & Search: 

  • Reduce time to content

Media Summaries & Video Chapters:

  • Provide flexible entry points and quick snippets of content

Supporting Downloads & Related Articles: 

  • Extend value beyond videos and build ecosystem of resources

Most Played Heatmaps & Popular Tags: 

  • Reinforce trust through peer activity

Content Bookmarking & Sharing: 

  • Empower collaboration across peers



Design Highlights


Landing Page: Built for Speed & Personalization

I introduced advanced filtering (search, sorting, and topic filters), improved content card clarity, and added grouped sections like "Popular" and "New." Logged-in users could now see bookmarks and followed topics, creating a more personalized experience.


Media Page: Designed for Trust & Efficiency

Each video included a chapter selector, brief summaries, and a "Most Played" heatmap. Users could tag-hop, download supporting materials, or explore similar videos through an "Up Next" module—all while avoiding the burden of excessive clicking.


Events Page: Flexibility First

A hero section highlighted new livestream events with simplified registration cards. These changes aligned with HCPs' desire for time-flexible access and reduced the need for in-person participation.


Amplifying Impact Through Interactive Documentation

To support our stakeholder in socializing the work internally, I partnered with another designer to build an interactive documentation prototype. This gave stakeholders a hands-on way to explore the final designs and understand the thinking behind each decision. Hover-based annotations allowed viewers to uncover the rationale, insights, and design themes at their own pace—creating transparency, fostering alignment, and enabling our stakeholder to confidently advocate for the work across the organization.

Grounded in Real-World Needs

We began with a Jobs-to-Be-Done workshop to better understand the specific needs of HCPs. Because we couldn't speak to users directly, we collaborated closely with stakeholders and leveraged research from a third-party vendor. From this, five critical user needs emerged:


Fast, frictionless access to relevant content

  • HCPs do not have a lot of free time due to the conditions of their profession, so getting them relevant content quickly is important

Flexibility to consume information in different formats

  • Due to their time constraints, not all HCPs have time to sit down in read articles so many prefer to consume content in more passive situations like driving to work

Supporting materials to deepen learning

  • If content draws an HCP in, they were curious about other resources that might be useful pertaining to the topic

Signals of trust to reduce perceived bias

  • HCPs know that the content is on a branded site and they want ways to circumnavigate the feeling of bias so they can trust the material

Ability to share valuable content with peers

  • HCPs not only want to better inform themselves, but they often have a network of fellow HCPs they socialize resources with





Feature Strategy Aligned to Insight

We translated these needs into strategic features, balancing stakeholder requests with user value. With an effort–value matrix, we collaboratively prioritized high-impact additions:

Advanced Filtering & Search: 

  • Reduce time to content

Media Summaries & Video Chapters:

  • Provide flexible entry points and quick snippets of content

Supporting Downloads & Related Articles: 

  • Extend value beyond videos and build ecosystem of resources

Most Played Heatmaps & Popular Tags: 

  • Reinforce trust through peer activity

Content Bookmarking & Sharing: 

  • Empower collaboration across peers



Design Highlights


Landing Page: Built for Speed & Personalization

I introduced advanced filtering (search, sorting, and topic filters), improved content card clarity, and added grouped sections like "Popular" and "New." Logged-in users could now see bookmarks and followed topics, creating a more personalized experience.


Media Page: Designed for Trust & Efficiency

Each video included a chapter selector, brief summaries, and a "Most Played" heatmap. Users could tag-hop, download supporting materials, or explore similar videos through an "Up Next" module—all while avoiding the burden of excessive clicking.


Events Page: Flexibility First

A hero section highlighted new livestream events with simplified registration cards. These changes aligned with HCPs' desire for time-flexible access and reduced the need for in-person participation.


Amplifying Impact Through Interactive Documentation

To support our stakeholder in socializing the work internally, I partnered with another designer to build an interactive documentation prototype. This gave stakeholders a hands-on way to explore the final designs and understand the thinking behind each decision. Hover-based annotations allowed viewers to uncover the rationale, insights, and design themes at their own pace—creating transparency, fostering alignment, and enabling our stakeholder to confidently advocate for the work across the organization.

Outcome & Reflections

This redesign was never about just "making it prettier"; it was about deeply rethinking how HCPs discover, consume, and trust information. Our team delivered a solution that:

  • Reduced friction to access essential content

  • Supported multiple ways to engage with medical media

  • Provided peer-driven signals to counteract bias

  • Encouraged sharing to amplify trusted learning

Although the project wasn’t developed, it laid a strong strategic and visual foundation. With the right investment in development and validation, the platform can evolve into a truly differentiated experience for healthcare professionals.

This redesign was never about just "making it prettier"; it was about deeply rethinking how HCPs discover, consume, and trust information. Our team delivered a solution that:

  • Reduced friction to access essential content

  • Supported multiple ways to engage with medical media

  • Provided peer-driven signals to counteract bias

  • Encouraged sharing to amplify trusted learning

Although the project wasn’t developed, it laid a strong strategic and visual foundation. With the right investment in development and validation, the platform can evolve into a truly differentiated experience for healthcare professionals.