UX Design Case Study
BCHP Main Website
Project Title:
Boston Children's Health Physicians Website.
Overview
Boston Children’s Health Physicians (BCHP) is a leading pediatric multi-specialty group offering care throughout New York and Connecticut. The goal of this redesign was to modernize the digital experience, support patient self-service features, and align the brand’s online presence with its high standards in pediatric care.
My Role
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UX Researcher
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UX/UI Designer
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IA Strategist
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Front-End Liaison (collaborated with BCHP's web dev vendor)
Tools Used:
Figma | Adobe XD | Wix Studio | Miro | Google Analytics | Lucidchart | WordPress CMS (for integration checks)
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Development Cycle
Phase 1: Discovery & Requirements Gathering
Reviewed legacy site analytics (bounce rates, mobile visits, FAQ usage)
Conducted stakeholder interviews (medical directors, communications, patient services)
Collected patient feedback from surveys and front-desk staff.
Phase 2: Information Architecture & Content Audit
Audited and restructured over 80+ legacy pages
Consolidated sections into 6 primary categories:
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About BCHP
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Find a Provider
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Locations
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Specialties
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Resources & Forms
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News & Events
Phase 3: Wireframes
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Created low-fidelity wireframes focusing on:
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Streamlined homepage experience
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Clear CTA blocks for “Find a Doctor,” “Request Appointment,” “Patient Portal”
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Improved mobile hierarchy for quick access
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(Wireframes are included below)
Phase 4: Visual UI Design
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Implemented a calming, medical-grade blue and white theme
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Used clean sans-serif typography and card-based layouts
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Integrated trust signals: “Castle Connolly Top Doctors,” U.S. News rankings
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Designed visual modules for specialties, testimonials, and provider search
Phase 5: Testing & Validation
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Used screen recording tools for usability tests
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A/B tested homepage call-to-action phrasing
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Refined design post-stakeholder walkthrough
Phase 6: Handoff & Launch
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Delivered annotated mockups for each page (desktop/mobile)
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Supported front-end dev handoff with color styles, fonts, component notes
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Ensured ADA compliance (contrast, font size, image alt tags)
Wireframes
Low-fidelity concepts were created for the following:
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Homepage: Primary CTAs, hero statement, specialties overview
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Find a Provider: Filtered search with categories
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Patient Portal Info Page
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News/Events: Blog-style with previews
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Forms & Policies section for parent access
High-Fidelity Mockups
Visual refinements included:
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Simplified navigation bar with floating access to key actions
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Responsive layout: priority given to mobile tap zones
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Trust modules highlighting physician excellence
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Visual contrast for quick-scan cards and service tiles


Final Website link
Click on the link below to launch the final site
BCHP Site
Final Design Wins
Improved site speed and mobile usability
Reduced bounce rate on “Find a Provider” by 22%
Increased click-throughs to the “Request Appointment” form by 30%
Positive feedback from parents who previously relied on the office staff for directions/forms
Future Enhancements
Add a chatbot for quick triage navigation
Enhance patient portal integration with real-time appointment check-in
SEO optimization for specialty-specific conditions (e.g., pediatric cardiology NY)
Reflection
This redesign emphasized the value of aligning institutional trust with digital usability. By streamlining navigation and surfacing key interactions, we built a platform that reflects the excellence of BCHP's care, online and off.


