Est. 2010

This is Big Human

Big Human is a technology, design, and branding company. Our team of designers, engineers, writers, and strategists build products and companies that help technology and humanity evolve together — responsibly. Although we’re technically based in the New York metropolitan area, we work remotely (and get together often).

For over a decade, we’ve been solving complex problems, creating beautiful digital experiences, developing world-class brands, and incubating our own ideas. You may have heard of HQ Trivia, Vine, and Subdial, our first-responder alternatives app — all born out of the Big Human office — or seen the work we’ve done for brands like Whistle, Rockefeller Center, Gemini, and Netflix.

With our small but mighty team, we’ve been able to help people understand what they’re watching, invest in cryptocurrency, access food in low-income communities, and take better care of their pets.

Ethos

We define the Big Human experience — what we do, how we work, who we work with, and who we hire — by our company’s values.

We’re supportive. We do everything we can to foster a workplace that caters to creativity, mental wellness, and a healthy work-life balance.

We’re grounded. We think big, but remain realistic and keep our egos in check. We’re passionate. Creativity breeds passion, and we bring that level of commitment and excitement to every Big Human project — whether it’s for a client or a digital product of our own.

We’re forward-thinking. We don’t just build for the here and now; we create brands and digital products that are strategically positioned to evolve and expand over time. We’re accountable. While we may function as individuals, we execute as a team.

Highlights

2010: Big Human is born in the Flatiron District of Manhattan.

2010: Big Human is born in the Flatiron District of Manhattan.
2011: We build a new app for Jetsetter. Rumor has it that it inspired Apple to use flat design in iOS.
2012: We incubate Vine (yes, that Vine) a runaway success that was acquired by Twitter.
2013: The world of eCommerce is growing, and we launch the 1st Dibs website.
2014: Legacy media brand TIME recruits Big Human for a site redesign.
2015: Our designers give the look and feel of Urban Dictionary a modern upgrade.
2015-2016: Cryptocurrency enters the chat, and the Gemini brand comes to fruition.
2016: Plentiful transforms food pantries in the City of New York.
2017: Big Human’s sister company, HQ Trivia, is rated the #1 mobile application by TIME.
2018: We design and develop an all-in-one website and marketplace for Sneaker Con (acquired by eBay in 2021).
2019: Tablet Magazine asks us to create a digital experience to celebrate the “100 Most Jewish Foods,” leading to a James Beard award nomination for Innovative Storytelling.
2020: We invent Subdial, an app that provides access to first-responder alternatives. It will go on to win a Webby and be named a TIME Best Invention of 2021.
2021: Rockefeller Center brings on Big Human as its content and development partner and agency of record.
2022: Quinn, a repeat Big Human client, hits 740,000 user sessions a month after a year in the App Store.

Locations

NYC

SF

LA

CHI

Client Wish List

Some brands we admire (and would love to work with).

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