Eric Boston
About Eric Boston
Eric Boston serves as the Director of Design at PlushCare, where he has worked since 2021. With a background in mobile app development, he has contributed to numerous award-winning applications throughout his career.
Work at PlushCare
Eric Boston has served as the Director of Design at PlushCare since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience and design for the company's digital health services. His leadership in design has contributed to the development of innovative solutions that support PlushCare's mission to provide accessible healthcare. Based in Bellevue, Washington, he has been instrumental in shaping the design strategies that align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience in Mobile App Design
Before joining PlushCare, Eric Boston worked at Alaska Airlines as the User Experience and Design Manager from 2014 to 2019. He played a significant role in the design and development of mobile applications that received industry recognition. Prior to that, he was a Senior Manager of Mobile Apps at REI from 2019 to 2021, where he continued to refine his expertise in mobile app design and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Eric Boston earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design from Washington State University, studying from 1986 to 1990. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in design, enabling him to develop a strong skill set in graphic design and user experience. This expertise has been pivotal in his various roles across the tech and travel industries.
Achievements in Mobile App Development
Throughout his career, Eric Boston has contributed to multiple award-winning mobile applications. Notably, he was involved in the development of apps that received accolades such as 'Best Travel App' and 'Best Flight App' from the Web Marketing Association in 2014 and 2015. His work also led to a mobile app being recognized as the #1 app for Quality in the flight category by the TravelPulse Applause Award from 2014 to 2016.
Career Progression and Roles
Eric Boston's career spans several prominent positions in design and management. He worked as a Creative Director at Capital One ShareBuilder, Inc. from 2000 to 2012, and as a Creative Director and Principal at High Gear Creative, LLC from 2012 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Humongous Entertainment and Cavedog Entertainment as a Senior Graphic Designer from 1997 to 2000, and briefly at Big Fish Promotions as a Graphic Designer in 1997.