Fount
The Challenge
Fount needed to transition from a startup concept to a wellness powerhouse. As the lead designer I was tasked with building a cohesive visual system from the ground up while simultaneously launching their first consumer facing product, FlyKitt, under a very tight timeline.
My Role
I acted as the sole creative lead, working directly with the leadership team. I was responsible for everything from initial brand strategy and packaging design to art directing photoshoots and collaborating with engineers on our mobile app interface.
Design Decisions
Speed through integration: With aggressive deadlines, I incorporated AI tools like Midjourney and Adobe Firefly into my daily workflow to conceptualize marketing assets. This kept our output high-end while cutting production costs by over $50,000.
Cohesive system building: To keep the brand identity consistent across websites, packaging, and digital collateral, I developed comprehensive brand guidelines. This ensured that whether a member was holding a product box or using our app, the experience felt unified.
Prioritizing clarity in UI/UX: For the FlyKitt app, I worked with our engineering team to simplify the user interface, focusing on making complex performance data intuitive and easy to digest at a glance.
The Outcome
The brand identity I established helped position Fount as a premium player in the wellness space. Key outcomes included:
Successfully launching FlyKitt in 30 days.
Designing investor decks that were fundamental in securing the company’s Series A funding.
Creating a suite of assets, from FDA-compliant packaging to brand videos, that maintained high visual standards as the company scaled.
While much of my work remains confidential, the projects highlighted here showcase my ability to lead design initiatives across branding, product, digital, and marketing channels, all within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Project Scope
Brand Identity
Art Direction
Creative Direction
Video Production
Product Launches
Packaging
Collateral
Marketing Documents
Decks and Presentations
UI/UX Consulting
Squarespace Websites
Wordpress Websites
App Design
AI Image Generation
Photo Editing
Digital Design
Print Design
Programs Used
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Dimension
Adobe Premiere Pro
Figma
Google Slides
Midjourney
Adobe Firefly
ChatGPT
Squarespace
Wordpress
Videos I art directed and produced for Fount and FlyKitt, including a brand video, a testimonial video, and two looping videos to be used as hero images on the fount.bio and FlyKitt websites. Additionally, I collaborated closely with an editor to effectively convey the brand message.
Fount Overview Video
Fount - Looping Hero Video (no audio)
Fount Brand Video
FlyKitt - Looping Hero Video (no audio)
FlyKitt Bundle press photo, showing the redesigned packaging, product renders, and redesigned app UI.
The new FlyKitt packaging design features a lighter color palette, for better visual recognition on nighttime flights, and enhanced color capsule callouts. While retaining familiar color names for existing customers, the callouts now include function names for easier pill identification, improving the usability of the packaging.
A small sampling of shots from the lifestyle shoot I art directed. Photos featured on Axios, in press releases, and on fount.bio.
The face of FlyKitt — AI Image created with Midjourney + ChatGPT + Generative AI in Photoshop. AI was used in place of an on-location photo shoot, which ultimately saved the company upwards of $50k.
Shots from a product photography shoot featuring the final FlyKitt packaging design.
Logos designed while at Fount including the FlyKitt logo, Fount Chat logo, and for member pricing tiers (shown below): Fount One, Fount Pro, and Fount Black.
Website design (as of December 2023) featuring static hero images and :25 looping hero videos. Visit fount.bio to view the live sites.
I designed the FlyKitt App Store screens and contributed to the app's UI. Considering that many FlyKitt users will be interacting with the app during night flights, a permanent dark mode was implemented to reduce eye strain. Bright colors and simple icons were also used for easy visibility in dark environments.
I also designed the FlyKitt app icon, which represents a flight path from departure to cruising altitude with a simple grey line. The line reflects FlyKitt's functionality in aiding the body to transition from a sluggish state to being functional, ultimately helping the user avoid jet lag. Additionally, the icon features a four-quadrant circle in the bottom right corner, the Fount mark, signifying it being powered by Fount AI.