Patches
At Genentech, we set out to create a new product to award, recognize, and engage employees in a novel way. Corporate offices are often cluttered with 'swag' that, more often than not, gets left behind and discarded at the end of the year. We aimed to develop a product that would endure for years while prioritizing sustainability.
Patches celebrate values, culture, and creativity. Since the product's launch in June 2021, more than 200 patches have been created across the enterprise, and over 25,000 unique recipients have been awarded a patch.
Patches was built as an extension of our employee intranet on WordPress. The design of the ecosystem contained three main parts:
The Gallery - A place for employees to come to view all patches created at Genentech.
Employee Profile Integration - How others would see what patches you have earned.
The Patch Detail Page - A single page to explain what employees had to do to earn the patch.
Gallery
Employee Profile Integration
Detail Page
My design philosophy revolves around three separate actions: Design, React & Iterate. Iteration is complete once a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is found.
Patch Design
Since the launch of Patches in June 2021, I have designed multiple patches for various departments within the company, ranging from Live Well Week to employee anniversaries. Each patch introduces a unique style to its respective program.
