We design, adapt, build, and test resources for our clients and collaborators, as well as provide consultation services to help organizations develop their own resources, products, and services. We provide a variety of services outlined in our concept to launch development process.
At dfusion, everything we do is process oriented, evaluated, grounded in best practices, and built using the best-fitting technologies, be they classic or cutting edge. Our process includes:
We bring a depth of experience in innovative behavior change, social science, public health, research, and technology, including award-winning, patented solutions with rigorous testing and evaluation. We are:
Responsive
Our seasoned project managers create intuitive systems for clear and regular communication, so clients can keep pace with development and have early access to insights, solutions, and prototypes.
Collaborative
The client’s and dfusion’s project staff join forces to create a unified team in all stages of development. dfusion staff gracefully balance the dance of sometimes leading the process and sometimes following, while always focused on the client’s directive.
Joyful
Our team is a happy bunch that love their jobs – and that positive energy could be contagious, especially in those inevitable stressful moments.Â
Engaging
We amplify authentic voices and perspectives to ensure that the programs are sensitive and relevant by engaging members of the focal community as staff, consultants, advisors, usability testers, writers, and actors.
Meticulous
Our developers keep eyes on the big picture results and timelines, stay focused on all of the individual pieces, and don’t rest until the smallest of details are dialed in.
"dfusion has been an invaluable partner on several of our NIH-funded projects. They are our first-choice company for developing mHealth interventions and curricular innovations. The dfusion team has extensive expertise in mHealth development and enhancement, and they have been highly-efficient collaborators to us and our international partners. We look forward to continuing to partner with dfusion on our HIV prevention and implementation research projects in The Bahamas, Thailand, and Zambia."
We begin with a spark — an idea that we use to develop a science-based approach to solve a community need in a unique and innovative way.
Discovery
Discovery is steeped in formative research and we use this to co-develop solutions with our clients. Activities include community advisory boards, focus groups, comprehensive literature reviews, and expert interviews.
Content & Tech Development
Our discovery learnings combined with the current science guide our writing, storyboarding, in-house graphic design, audio and video development, and in-house full stack and mobile development.
Iterative Design
We use a cyclical design process through each stage of development. This is informed by community feedback, product testing, and pilot data.
Prototype Development
Working prototypes are developed with essential media content and technical features for testing.
UX & Pilot Testing
We engage end-users in usability testing to refine the user experience (UX), and pilot test the prototype within the community of focus. This enables product improvement and refinements.
Evaluation
We employ a rigorous evaluation of the product to assess its effectiveness and impact.
Launch
We prepare resources and products for launch and distribution.