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Jawnt: Engineering the Commuter OS

Jawnt is the modern operating system for commuter benefits, bridging the gap between complex transportation infrastructure and employee happiness.

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Friction

Latency in the System

Jawnt was bringing to market an enterprise-grade solution with a prototype-grade face. The legacy digital presence was built on a restrictive Webflow template that made content updates a technical bottleneck.

Visually, the brand read as “early-stage startup" rather than “enterprise partner," providing an opportunity for Jawnt to evolve its brand as the company entered its next phase of growth.

Jawnt brand applied to a bus transit advertisement, designed by BHONG for the Jawnt brand rollout
Jawnt commuter benefits pass displayed in Apple Wallet, designed by BHONG
Jawnt commuter benefits platform website displayed on a Macbook beside a tram, designed by BHONG
Calibration

Enterprise Velocity

We shifted the optical strategy from "SaaS Utility" to "Modern Infrastructure." To win the market, Jawnt couldn't just look like a software tool; it had to feel like a sophisticated authority.

We installed a design governance system that balanced financial integrity with a human-centric accessibility that stands out in a sterile tech landscape.

Jawnt editorial print zine designed by BHONG as part of the Jawnt brand identity project
Jawnt transit benefits card mockup designed by BHONG as part of the Jawnt product identity
Build

Precision Engineering

We integrated as the acting design partner to execute a total overhaul:

  • Web Architecture: Replaced template bloat with a scalable, custom Webflow environment and dynamic CMS.
  • Visual Governance: Established a consistent radius system, illustration library, and high-fidelity UI mockups.
  • Cultural Assets: Designed unique physical artifacts—billboards, stickers, and editorial zines.
  • Capital Readiness: Overhauled fundraising decks to withstand investor due diligence.
Jawnt digital State of Commuter Benefits Report by BHONG
Jawnt branded stickers designed by BHONG as part of the cultural assets for the Jawnt identity system
Jawnt brand guide motion design by BHONG
Velocity

Market Readiness

The overhaul removed the optical drag on growth. The new brand system allowed Jawnt to enter the room with authority, moving from "scrappy contender" to "category leader" in the eyes of clients and investors.

Jawnt branded metro transit signage designed by BHONG as part of the commuter benefits brand system