CEPI

Better digital experience for stronger epidemic defence

CEPI’s mission is urgent. To accelerate the development of vaccines and other biologic countermeasures against epidemic and pandemic threats so they can be accessible to everyone who needs them. But to do that, they needed a digital platform that could keep up. We built a scalable, secure site that puts global users first, and gives the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovation (CEPI) team everything they need to grow their impact.

The challenge

Since launching in 2017, CEPI’s rapid growth - especially during the COVID-19 pandemic - exposed the limits of its existing digital ecosystem.

Multiple disconnected sites, complex content, and clunky management slowed them down. They needed one robust, secure platform to unify their message, simplify user journeys, scale with confidence, and meet the highest cybersecurity standards.

Our response

We started with our proven 5 Ds - Discover, Define, Design, Develop and Deliver. Through deep audits and global stakeholder workshops, we mapped exactly what CEPI’s diverse users needed. We streamlined content, built a smart design system, and crafted a new information architecture.

We chose Drupal for content flexibility, paired with React and Gatsby to create a fast, accessible front end. Working closely with a trusted partner, we ensured the highest security standards - all while making it easy for CEPI’s team to now scale, update and evolve with ease.

The impact

The new site matches CEPI’s mission. It’s fast, secure and built for everyone - researchers, partners, funders and the general public. Results show significant improvements in performance, accessibility, and search visibility, helping CEPI reach more people, more effectively, more rapidly.