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We are Smashing Boxes, a (lean) design centered digital transformation leader in Durham. NC and Boston, MA.

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We Specialize in Building Software For:

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We have walked the walk and understand what you are going through.

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Researchers

Use apps in your research studies to collect better data, improve engagement, and deliver more effective interventions.

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Enterprise

Work with experts who can identify market trends per industry. Use our experienced team to efficiently test ideas and build products faster.

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Building your future, together, with a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and human centered design, deep tech expertise and decades of experience

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digital strategy
design sprints
user-experience design
web development
digital transformation
product development
user-interface design
Mobile Development

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Case Studies

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How EmployUs Created the Uber of Recruitment Software with Smashing Boxes

Prototyping
Strategy

Smashing Boxes partnered with EmployUs to create an enterprise-grade recruitment software platform, transforming their manual, fragmented system into a sophisticated, automated solution that facilitated referrals, improved data accuracy, and scaled the business, ultimately leading to EmployUs' acquisition by Hireology in 2021.

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Preventing Recurrence of Early Stage Breast Cancer with Harvard, Dana Farber and Smashing Boxes

Prototyping
Strategy

The BWEL study, a collaborative effort between Harvard, Dana Farber, and Smashing Boxes, aimed to prevent the recurrence of early-stage breast cancer through a web-based intervention for 3,200 women, focusing on weight, food, and exercise tracking, and providing coaching support, resulting in significant weight loss and presented at ASCO 2023.

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Developing a Game Prototype to Study Positive Effects on Decision Making

Prototyping
Strategy

Prevention Strategies and Smashing Boxes developed a low-code game prototype to enhance social skills and decision-making in children aged 11 to 13 through engaging and interactive gameplay.

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Navigating the Creative Landscape with Everharbor

Backend Development
Desktop Experience Design
Frontend Development
Service Design
Service Blueprinting

In a rapidly evolving landscape where the lines between strategic and creative services are becoming more indistinct, Everharbor stands out.

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Physician Partners' Journey to a Custom EHR

Desktop Experience Design
Frontend Development
Health tech
Healthcare Industry
Strategy

Physician Partners is an outcomes-based primary care collective serving Medicare patients 65+. We helped them reach over 300,000 patients and counting.

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Empowering Student Success: MNOHS Case Study

User Interface
User Experience
Technology Roadmap
Strategy
Mobile Experience Design

Minnesota Online High School (MNOHS) is not your typical high school experience. As an online public charter school, MNOHS caters to high schoolers who crave flexibility in their schedules. But what truly sets MNOHS apart?

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Stash Storage's Operational Overhaul

User Experience
Technology Roadmap
Creative Direction
Branding
Mobile Experience Design

Stash Storage tackled operational challenges by streamlining workflows for drivers and improving administrative views for sales representatives.

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Enhancing Cryptocurrency Trading with MakerZero

Blockchain
Backend Development
Crypto Currency
Frontend Development
Creative Direction

In an ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, SB took a leap forward by developing MakerZero, an innovative automated trading bot.

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Empowering Healthcare Through Data-Driven Insights

User Experience
Service Blueprinting
Healthcare Industry
Health tech
Strategy

In this case study, we'll explore in-depth the intricacies of this initiative, the challenges we overcame, and the lasting impact on healthcare.

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Empowering Friends Safety With Grooop

User Interface
User Experience
Startup
Mobile Experience Design
Frontend Development

Grooop is a cutting-edge iOS app designed to enhance safety and convenience during social outings. Developed by Smashing Boxes, it allows friends to create groups and passively monitor each other's safety status through geolocation tracking.

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Parking Reinvented: Premium Parking's Tech-Driven Journey

Mobile Experience Design
Service Design
Startup
User Interface
User Experience

In collaboration with Premium Parking, Smashing Boxes undertook a transformative endeavor to revolutionize the parking management landscape.

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Reviving Discipleship: Creating the Risen Hope Disciple Engagement Platform

Startup
Strategy
User Interface
User Experience

Risen Hope has partnered with Smashing Boxes to create a cutting-edge Disciple Engagement Platform. This transformative platform includes a dynamic Bible Study app that connects individuals with curated Biblical knowledge and study materials.

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Enhancing Home Management with DunToday's On-Demand Solutions

Strategy
Startup

Introducing the final design of Dun Today - a comprehensive solution crafted by our talented development team. We've transformed the Dun Today Backend, Frontend Web Portal, and Mobile Apps into a robust platform, ready to onboard builders and homeowners seamlessly. Homeowners can now easily initiate warranty claims, taking control of their home maintenance needs.

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Streamlining On-Demand: The Gopher Request App

Service Design
Service Blueprinting
Startup

Through a series of discussions and thoughtful questions, we seek to gain insights that will guide the subsequent phases of app design and development.

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Bitcoin by Zebpay

Blockchain
Crypto Currency

Trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, BAT and 150+ cryptos in seconds, on our simple and ultra-secure crypto exchange

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Valencell: Combining Blood Pressure & Digital Health

Health tech
Healthcare Industry

Valencell presented the world's first cuffless blood pressure monitor at CES 2023.

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EYSZ Case Study

Health tech
Healthcare Industry

EYSZ is a medical device/ support startup that offers a mobile application solution to children who experience an uncontrollable illness.

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Navigating Leadership in Remote Ecosystems with Pardees Safizadeh

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Latest Blogs

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Navigating the Triangle Ecosystem with Jenn Summe of Primordial Ventures

Jenn Summe, Director at Primordial Ventures, supports Triangle-based startups with early-stage funding, helping entrepreneurs grow and scale locally.

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How an Innovative Partnership Transformed Nurse Staffing

Smashing Boxes partnered with Duke Hospital to create HealthForceRx, cutting reliance on temp nurses by 90% and enhancing nurse manager satisfaction.

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Why Design Thinking is Essential for Building Scalable Products

Learn how design thinking ensures product scalability from day one by focusing on user needs, flexibility, and adaptability for long-term growth success.

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