Rethinking Know
the Dangers

Growing Know
the Dangers

The Know the Dangers website needed a powerful reimagining—not simply cosmetic adjustments. It was crucial to provide clear, accessible information about opioid misuse, directly connecting users to life-saving resources and support. The transformation went beyond aesthetics; it was about clarity, trust, and immediacy.

Leveraging detailed user insights—including behavioral analytics, heatmap studies, in-depth interviews, and comprehensive SEO audits—the redesign strategically reshaped user interactions. The result? Dramatically increased engagement, more effective information delivery, and significantly improved user conversions, turning the website into a critical tool in Minnesota’s fight against opioid misuse.

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Know the Dangers old design illustrating strategic user interface issues to improve clarity, accessibility, and critical information delivery.
Know the Dangers website redesign highlighting strategic improvements from outdated visuals to modern, accessible layouts designed for clarity and impact.
Know the Dangers heatmap illustrating user engagement levels, identifying key interactions and informing targeted UX/UI improvements.

Through thoughtful analysis, we set key objectives to align the website with user needs and enhance their overall experience:

  • Increase User Growth: Implement targeted social media strategies and expand cross-network campaigns to drive more traffic and new users.
  • Improve Mobile Usability: Prioritize a mobile-first design to enhance user experience for mobile visitors.
  • Boost Page Engagement: Enhance key content areas to encourage deeper user interaction and longer time on page.
  • Increase Scroll Depth: Strategically place content to keep users engaged and encourage exploration of high-priority sections.
  • Boost Conversions: Optimize calls-to-action (CTAs) to increase form submissions and user interaction, especially in recovery-related content.

Key UX and SEO insights guided the redesign:

  • Explosive User Growth: Users increased by 2,681.65%, with 7,621 new users via optimized social media and cross-network efforts.
  • Mobile-First Design: With 83.8% mobile users, the design improved usability across devices.
  • Enhanced Engagement: Key pages like Opioid Addiction Resources saw a 240.79% boost in views, increasing engagement.
  • Deeper Scroll Depth: Strategic content placement encouraged deeper engagement in high-traffic sections.
  • Boosted Conversions: Refined CTAs like “Get Help Now” led to higher form submissions, especially for recovery-related resources.

Concept to Creation

Advanced Web Design Techniques
Visual summary of the strategic UX/UI design and development journey, highlighting advanced techniques to optimize user experience on Know the Dangers.

The result was more than a refreshed website—it was a vital lifeline, intuitively guiding users toward critical support and information.

Know the Dangers old design illustrating strategic user interface issues to improve clarity, accessibility, and critical information delivery.

Wireframes and User Interface

Initially hindered by confusing layouts and unclear navigation, Know the Dangers required decisive UI improvements. The redesigned interface prioritized clarity and ease, prominently featuring critical CTAs such as “Find Naloxone” and “Get Help Now,” significantly increasing user interaction and engagement.

Know the Dangers website redesign highlighting strategic improvements from outdated visuals to modern, accessible layouts designed for clarity and impact.

Design and Customization​

Driven by meticulous data analysis, the design transformation prioritized responsive mobile layouts, strategic content organization, and optimized CTAs. Enhancements like a sticky header, reorganized, scannable content, and clear action paths dramatically increased engagement, ensuring users found information quickly when every second counted.

Development visuals of Know the Dangers highlighting responsive functionality, interactive elements, and improved mobile accessibility for critical user interactions.

Development and Implementation

Development focused intensely on mobile responsiveness and intuitive interactions—particularly crucial on high-importance pages like the Naloxone Finder. Each enhancement was strategically executed to ensure maximum usability, directly connecting individuals with critical resources exactly when needed.

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