Anthony Phills

HCD+ Innovations

Anthony Phills, a distinguished 2025 Gold Telly Award Winner, stands at the forefront of Humanity-Centered Design (HCD+) innovations. As the founder of Calypso Digital, Design Boutique, he tackles complex business challenges by blending forward-thinking design with strategic thinking. His diverse expertise spans magazine publishing, public speaking, authorship, and the invention of Multi-Platform Interactive (MPI) publishing, also known as "Binge Publishing."

Phills brings a unique blend of design acumen and entertainment industry insight to every project. His impressive portfolio includes collaborations with major entities like Disney and Apple, and design work for notable figures such as Barry Bonds, Johnny Gill, and Janet Jackson. He leverages this rich experience, often incorporating AI into his design solutions, to create impactful results

His groundbreaking contributions include the award-winning service Slide Teller - Hearing Is Seeing, which has redefined storytelling and accessibility, empowering the visually impaired at live shows and presentations. Phills' extensive design experience further extends to projects like the Hilton Honors Digital Key and, more recently, to pioneering applications in Augmented Reality with UNBREAKABLE: Documenting Black History in AR. He is always pushing the boundaries of design.

What we do

Humanity-Centered AI for Business Growth: Leveraging MIT xPRO and UC Berkeley HAAS AI expertise, Anthony specializes in crafting AI solutions with a human touch. His UI/UX design background ensures intuitive, effective AI products. I help businesses integrate AI ethically and strategically, developing systems that are not just intelligent, but also deeply empathetic and user-focused, driving both innovation and positive human impact.
Storytelling that Connects: Author & Speaker: As a leading design expert and author, he transforms complex ideas into compelling narratives. His Telly Award-winning Unbreakable: Documenting Black History in Augmented Reality showcases this fusion of innovative storytelling and design. More than a writer, He's a seasoned guest speaker, ready to engage your audience on topics ranging from innovative design and technology trends to creative leadership and entrepreneurship. Phills deliver impactful insights, sparking conversation and inspiring action in diverse forums.
Intuitive Experiences: UI/UX Design: With extensive experience in UI/UX design for major software companies, like Apple, Anthony specializes in creating exceptional digital experiences. His portfolio spans from envisioning interfaces like the Hilton Worldwide Digital Key to pioneering solutions in the field of Autism therapy. This includes my International and Webby Anthem award-winning work for Slide Teller for the Visually Impaired. He blends a deep understanding of user needs with cutting-edge design principles, ensuring every interaction is intuitive, impactful, and memorable.
Branding & Design: Crafting Impactful Experiences: Humanity-Centered Design has been a consistent focus throughout his career. He thrives on the challenge and reward of designing solutions, from software to consumer products, always believing the sum of a project's parts should create a greater whole. This thoughtful approach, combined with the proper use of evolving technology, yields extraordinary results. Early on, studying at the Design Management Institute instilled in me the profound value of a brand. Today, Anthony applies this expertise to help you build brands that resonate and designs that deliver.
Capturing Moments: Anthony Lens, Your Narrative: A camera in my hands isn't just a tool; it's a gateway to creative imagination. In an instant, Anthony captures and memorializes moments, like the photo Beautiful, which National Geographic online republished. Photography gives me the power to shape intention versus reality, and documentary photography remains a passion, preserving the present for the future. Where appropriate, he leverages AI to refine visual details and enhance the storytelling.