My Work

Naloxone Access Kiosks

Boston Public Health Commission, Recovery Services Bureau

Campaign Overview

To expand harm-reduction access and normalize overdose response, the Boston Public Health Commission’s Recovery Services Bureau launched Boston’s first public network of Naloxone Access Kiosks. Repurposed newspaper boxes were transformed into brightly branded community stations where residents can pick up free doses of naloxone (Narcan) and learn how to respond to an opioid overdose.

Creative Approach

I designed the complete visual system for the kiosks—from concept through production-ready decals—using the language of public infrastructure design: clear, instructional, and unmissable. Each panel pairs concise messaging with iconography that guides passersby through three essential steps—Lay, Spray, Stay—making lifesaving action accessible at a glance.

The design’s deep purple color palette differentiates the kiosks from traditional public signage while maintaining visibility and trust. Typography, hierarchy, and illustration were built for instant legibility outdoors, even at a distance. QR codes direct users to additional resources on Boston.gov, reinforcing a bridge between on-the-ground accessibility and digital education.

My Role

As lead designer, I developed the kiosk visual identity and decal layouts, refined public-facing language in collaboration with the BPHC Communications team, and managed all prepress and vendor coordination. I ensured accurate sizing and color reproduction for multiple kiosk types, oversaw proofing and approvals, and delivered final files for fabrication through Impact Racks.

This project combined public-health messaging strategy, environmental design, and production management—translating complex overdose-response information into a system that is both intuitive and durable in real-world conditions.

Impact

Installed at sites including Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, The Phoenix, and New Beginnings Reentry Services, the kiosks make naloxone distribution visible, approachable, and stigma-free. By reimagining a familiar city object as a harm-reduction touchpoint, this initiative uses design as public service—turning information into intervention and accessibility into action.

For additional harm reduction resources, overdose prevention training, and information on obtaining naloxone in Boston, visit boston.gov/naloxone. The site provides details on how to get free or over-the-counter naloxone, attend overdose prevention trainings, and learn step-by-step how to recognize and respond to an overdose.

Cédrick Gustave

cedrickgustave@gmail.com