This week, The Webby Awards launched the third annual Crafted with Code! Presented in partnership with WP Engine, the showcase spotlights some of this year’s most impressive Webby-recognized websites and the stories behind their project builds.
On Tuesday, The Webbys and WP Engine launched the third annual Crafted with Code showcase. The showcase spotlights some of this year’s most impressive Webby-recognized websites and the stories behind their project builds.
The makers and developers behind the digital experiences recount the creative process — from whiteboard to launch. You’ll learn about the “a-ha” moments, the power of collaboration, and how organizations are using technology to push past the status quo and craft breakthrough experiences for the Internet.
From innovating the immersive sales experience through Carolina Herrera's Digital Ecosystem by B-Reel, to harnessing adaptable WordPress technology in Safe Cities 2021 by The Economist Group, and capturing the essence of a brand digitally with Silver Oak by BASIC® / Dept, the creators behind these featured projects are breaking the mold when it comes to digital storytelling.
Check out Crafted with Code, and get inspired to power your next experience with WordPress and WP Engine.
To generate fan excitement around the second season of Netflix’s The Witcher, Media.Monks expanded their original interactive map into the show’s ultimate companion website. The animation, content, WebGL and strategy teams collaborated to create an immersive journey in line with the details of the show. “The fact that this website is not a replica of the show but rather a new element that gets the user more involved in the lore is something that is showing the potential of digital experiences,” says Rocio Gómez, Lead Designer. Catch the full interview to experience the magic behind the build.
The YMCA of the North and their Equity Innovation Center collaborated with Preston Spire to build a digital experience that explores the complex issue of bias in an approachable way. When asked about creating such a change-provoking project, Laura Silverman, PR Director says, “We had to figure out how to first get someone to engage and then how to take a topic full of friction and make it frictionless. We did so through utter simplicity in the experience and through truth and authenticity in the storytelling.” Watch the full interview to learn how the team used WordPress tools to build Break Your Bias’ meaningful user experience.
Innovation and creativity are at the forefront of the Haus project theLAB — a website created with SteeleWave to promote a campus designed for life-sciences to attract biotech companies and create tenant opportunities. The creative design merges with the technical build to give the feel of a physical space in a digital world. When asked about the project, Steve Scavo, Chief Technical Officer says, “The site is built in a headless architecture, so the frontend aspects of the website are completely separate from the content.” Check out the full interview to learn how Haus balanced design and functionality in theLAB.
Creative agency, Whiteboard, defines its brand by advocating for the common good. When revamping their website, the creative and development teams emphasized a more thoughtful, editorial approach with a simple site to highlight the stories that deserve to be explored. "At Whiteboard we want to award giving attention, we want it to be something that is a valuable exchange for you, not just an extraction for us," says Kody Dahl, Creative Director. Watch the full interview to learn what drives Whiteboard to create, and how they are elevating important stories through the build.
