Our Story

desi began as a new approach to prevention, built on support instead of pressure. At her core, she is designed to make safe decisions feel natural by reinforcing the choices people already want to make.

Through positive reinforcement and thoughtful design, desi creates an experience that encourages planning ahead without judgment.

how desi started

desi started with a quiet realization.

Most people never intend to make a dangerous decision, they simply reach a moment where options feel limited and timing works against them.

In that space between intention and action, something small, simple, and supportive could have changed everything. desi was shaped around that moment, built to step in earlier with guidance that feels natural, not forced.

MISSION

Getting home safely should be the easy part

Our mission is to help people celebrate safely and get home without harm. We believe prevention works better than punishment and support works better than fear.

 

desi exists to make the safer choice the easiest choice.

Road Map to Launch

App coming soon in november 2026

Idea & Research Validation

Early concept for ride-planning safety app

Prototype & Core Feature Development

Building reminders and ride-finding tools

User Testing & Safety Optimization

Testing usability and notification effectiveness

Pre-Launch Partnerships & Marketing

Collaborating with rideshare and event partners

App Launch & Continuous Improvement

Public release and ongoing feature updates

Platform Idea

Early concept for
community platform

First Build

Initial version of
the platform built

Community

Platform opens to
early community

Network Growth

Adding businesses
and new listings

Platform

Improving tools
and user features

Future Expansion

Growing features
and new locations

START WITH DESI

Get early access to desi and help shape a new, more human approach to getting home safely.