Web Excellence Awards
Cultural
For websites of cultural institutions, organizations, festivals and all kinds of platforms dedicated to culture and heritage.
30 winners in Cultural, recognized by the Web Excellence Awards.
We rethought and relaunched a 2,000+ page site for a cultural icon. Our redesign breathes new life into BRIC‘s online presence, reflecting its 40-year legacy as Brooklyn’s creative catalyst. This digital overhaul extends beyond a traditional website to a dynamic content platform that seamlessly integrates video, making BRIC’s vast array
We took a mobile-first approach to the redesign after our site audit revealed that most of the site’s visits were from mobile devices. The mobile design was informed by the new website’s key goals: ticket sales, memberships, donations, and event registrations. We always balance a cultural institution’s legacy with the
The California Museum, home of the California Hall of Fame, engages, educates and enlightens people about California’s rich history, its diversity and its unique influence on the world of ideas, innovation, art and culture. Through interactive experiences, the Museum inspires visitors to make a mark on history so Speak wanted to design
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is one of the oldest and best zoos in the nation. At its core lies an abundance of biodiversity, featuring over 400 species of animals and 3,000 plant species. It is also a world-renowned leader in the areas of endangered species reproduction, groundbreaking education
With larger-than-life sculptures meant to be climbed, tunnels and caves winding throughout the building and always something new to explore, City Museum is like nowhere else in the world. Part playground, part art exhibit, part homage to architecture and adventure, it attracts visitors and attention from around the globe. After
City of Future Builders is the UAE’s first immersive Emirati cultural family adventure, six interconnected worlds built around Emirati history, craft and identity. Before the doors opened, the site had one job: make people desperate to be first inside. Where most attraction launches list features, COFB deploys atmosphere. Poetic language,
Relaunch of the information platform around the important and multifaceted composer Ernst Krenek. For the Ernst Krenek Institute Private Foundation Background Ernst Krenek was one of the most important and multifaceted composers of the 20th century. He was not only an outstanding musician and thinker but also an equally great
Exhibits USA, a national program of the nonprofit Mid-America Arts Alliance, helps museums, galleries and cultural organizations engage their communities with traveling exhibitions and the resources to make them successful. Dreamers of Day rebuilt the Exhibits USA website from the ground up, mapping new user journeys, restructuring the information architecture,
The Francke Foundations are a unique cultural and educational institution with international reach, combining museums, research, education, and social initiatives in one historic ensemble. Their website serves a wide and diverse audience—from visitors and students to researchers and educators. TYPO3 agency ifabrik relaunched the foundations’ website focusing a clear information
The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, a celebrated Midwest destination, is known for world-renowned sculptures and horticultural landscapes. Intellectual Ninjas modernized and transformed their online presence using clean lines and intentional use of negative space to enhance the architectural elements this venue has to offer. The intuitive navigation and
In 2022, got milk? launched the Get Real brand platform to encourage Californian’s to embrace their real and the things they love. got milk? created a hyperbolized music video to show how a world as real as real milk is better all around, and wanted to bring this world to life using
Green Space Dark Skies is a series of outdoor, participatory arts events at sites across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Corporation Pop designed and built a hardworking website that informs users of activities manages participant sign-up through an integrated, third-party booking system and acts as an archive of the events. The
John Ball Zoo, Michigan’s 4th most attended cultural facility, has a mission to inspire its community to be actively engaged in the conservation of wildlife. With this focus in mind, Intellectual Ninjas developed an engaging, fun and educational website. The flow of shapes and moving elements creates an eye-catching design
Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall’s new website (by Substrakt) brings together four distinct venues under a single, cohesive digital experience. Designed as a multi-site platform, it balances shared infrastructure with individual venue identities, making it easy for audiences to explore what’s on, book tickets quickly and discover the full
The National Museum of African American Music is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. The museum’s expertly-curated collections share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical heroes of the
To accompany a refreshed visual identity and brand strategy focused on ‘Theatre for everyone’, the National Theatre has a new website (built by Substrakt) that showcases the organisations’ broad and complex offer while also providing an accessible and intuitive user experience. With an international programme delivered in theatre, cinema and online, the NT’s
Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU is a sanctuary for modern Italian culture in the heart of New York City. With a legacy rooted in literature, cinema, philosophy, and art, the Casa has long served as a beacon of intellectual and cultural exchange. But its digital presence no longer lived up
Urban Insight took Old Westbury Gardens through digital strategy and design processes and launched their new website in late 2025. We developed a color palette pulled directly from the historic mansions garden, early 19th century wallpaper and decor. We modernized the typography without losing the historic look and feel of
The Sacramento Zoo had heard of Speak Creative because of Speak’s work with many AZA organizations and when it was time for a redesign they knew who to come to. Our designer delivered a fresh, playful design with accents displayed across the site that are indicative of the atmosphere of
The Seattle Aquarium needed a new website that shows off all the wonderfully diverse species that live there but also provide a seamless integration to their ticketing system. The design team at Speak transformed the website into a visually stunning underwater wonderland. Speak’s designer listened intently to the client’s needs,
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden is unlike almost anywhere else in New York. Eighty-three acres of National Historic Landmark grounds in Staten Island, originally built as a home for retired sailors in the 19th century, now one of the city’s most layered and unexpected cultural destinations. The campus
The South Carolina Aquarium website helps guests plan their visit, buy tickets, explore exhibits, learn about the Sea Turtle Care Center™, become members, and connect with the Aquarium’s conservation mission. The experience balances practical visitor planning with storytelling that reinforces the Aquarium’s role as a cultural, educational, and environmental destination.
An arts venue and charity with a commitment to community building and support, Storyhouse has a new website (from Substrakt) that conveys this ethos while communicating their complex offer through an accessible and intuitive user experience. With an offer comprising a library, theatres, cinema, restaurant and open air venues, Storyhouse’s
Flúor studio has developed the website regarding all the requiremnts for a good comunication and acessibiliy for everyone. We developded the brand, all the comunication supports. The the main communication piece was the website. All the colors have been defined according to the various categories of shows that Viriato presents.
The Quietus is an independent cultural journalism platform established in 2008 by John Doran and Luke Turner. Despite its respected reputation and loyal readership, the old website had become challenging to use, especially on mobile devices, and its extensive archive was difficult to explore. 11:11 Studio worked with The Quietus
We have a long and intense connection with culture, artists and theatres. This project was a fantastic and inspiring collaboration with the theatre and its people. – Conception of the website – Responsive web design – Development of TYPO3 extensions for events, contacts, news – Programming of an interface to
Trinity Laban’s new website reflects a bold digital transformation for this world-leading conservatoire. With a user-centred approach and storytelling-led structure, the site supports recruitment, showcases performance and unifies a complex multi-artform offer – helping Trinity Laban reach new audiences and increase global visibility.
Just like a day at the zoo, the new Tulsa Zoo website is all about exploration. A clear, inviting homepage quickly answers the big questions of hours, tickets, and membership while spotlighting seasonal events and featured animals. Visitors land on a layout that feels bright and energetic but still organized,
Studio Center built a mobile responsive, ADA Compliant website for the Virginia Zoo. Animal forward!
Welcome to Wandsworth A Digital Home for Culture When Wandsworth was named London Borough of Culture 2025, we set out to build a website that would capture the energy of the borough and unite six separate platforms into one vibrant hub. The result is Welcome to Wandsworth, a living, breathing