How we helped Allergicentrum feel personal—not clinical


Let’s start with what wasn’t working
AllergiCentrum already had the good stuff — real doctors, real patients, and a product that actually helped. But when you landed on the site, it didn’t really feel like that.
It was all there… just not clicking into place.
The site felt templated. A bit like a hospital hallway — you land there, and you’re not quite sure where to go. That kind of vibe where you think, “Am I in the right spot? Do I need a referral? Can I book now? What even is this?”
What they needed wasn’t a full rebrand. They just needed a clearer signal — something that told visitors right away: This is legit care, just without the usual cold, clinical tone.
So that’s where we started: not by burning it all down, but by unlocking what already worked — and clearing out the stuff that didn’t.
So, how did we actually get moving?
No big kickoff or slide decks. Just a shared doc, a few Looms, and a clear idea of what needed fixing.
We ran a short working session to align on goals, tone, and what “good” would actually look like for this project.
Turns out, when you’re working with a smart, focused team, you don’t need all the bells and whistles — just enough structure to start nudging things in the right direction.
One thing stood out early: the site didn’t need to look like healthcare. It needed to feel like care.
So we flipped the script.
Instead of “what do we say?” we leaned into: “here’s what this means for you.”

What changed in the design
The homepage got a full glow-up — but not the flashy kind. More like: a deep breath, a gentle refresh, and a strong cup of clarity.
We started by zooming all the way out. If someone landed here feeling tired, sneezy, and unsure — what would actually help them? What would make them trust the service in five seconds flat?
That became our north star: make the homepage do one job really well — help people understand what AllergiCentrum offers, who it’s for, and how to get started.
So we:
- Cut the fluff and front-loaded the value. No endless intro copy, just a straight-up answer to “Can this help me?”
- Swapped generic stock for warm, real-feeling imagery — nothing cheesy, just humans being humans.
- Reworked the flow for mobile, with sticky CTAs and clean sections that are scroll-friendly, even if you’re on your phone with one hand and tissues in the other.
The tone of voice carried a lot of weight too. Instead of instructions or medical disclaimers, we used language that sounds like someone calmly walking you through what to expect — like a kind receptionist who actually cares.
The result? A site that feels like it knows what you’re going through — and makes it easy to take the next step.

So… did it work?
The site just launched as allergy season started kicking in — and while it’s still early days, the feedback has been encouraging.
People seem to be sticking around longer, moving through the flow, and getting where they need to go without that “where do I even start?” moment.
Too soon for bold claims, but it’s already feeling like a better fit.
And maybe most importantly — the new site feels like theirs now.
Clearer. Warmer. More human.
A few takeaways we’re bringing with us
Every project teaches you something. Here’s what stuck with us this time:
- Tone and trust go hand in hand. When the copy sounds like it came from someone who gets it, people lean in — especially in healthcare.
- You don’t always need a full rebrand. Sometimes a smarter homepage and a few subtle shifts in structure can do the heavy lifting.
- Design isn’t just what it looks like. It’s how it feels. AllergiCentrum’s new site doesn’t just look better — it reads clearer, flows smoother, and feels more human.
Wrapping it up
This wasn’t about reinventing the wheel. It was about removing friction, dialing up the clarity, and helping a good service feel more like itself online.
Sometimes that’s all it takes — a few thoughtful shifts to make things click.
Big thanks to the AllergiCentrum team for trusting us to help shape it.
Allergies suck. Booking care for them shouldn’t.
Co-founder and product designer at Handsdown. Maps flows, makes brands click, and keeps things moving with sharp systems and fast hands.