Web Excellence Awards
School & University
For websites of schools, universities, colleges and all kinds of academic institutions.
31 winners in School & University, recognized by the Web Excellence Awards.
A full website redesign for Branksome Hall, uniting innovation, IB excellence, and community through a modern, accessible, and scalable digital platform. The project tackled a UX challenge unusual in institutional web work: unifying multiple microsites, a restrictive Blackbaud CMS, and 450+ pages of legacy content into a single cohesive WordPress
Ashland University needed a website that reflected the student experience. The approach was to design for the senses with sounds and textures, for a modern and conversion-oriented user experience. The final concept aligned the goals of the site with the larger vision of the university and its motto “Accent on the
Carlson School of Management created a clean and bold brand update and returned to valued digital partner Creed Interactive to translate these new brand standards into digital solutions for their university website.
We engaged the full CCB community to better understand their needs and goals for the total overhaul of the site. The new design needed to better address the needs of their primary user groups: prospective and current students, while making sure they were meeting their alumni engagement goals. Ultimately, the
Cate School had a website that was slow, extremely challenging to navigate, and that had limited functionality. Digital Ink rebuilt the site from the ground up creating a user-friendly and mobile responsive experience, while simultaneously elevating the look and feel with a cutting-edge rebrand. Digital Ink’s put Cate School‘s captivating photography and unique value
Electric Citizen worked with the client to deliver a complete website overhaul, from early research and planning through design, content, and development. Together, we set out to build a fresh, compelling digital presence that reflects the department’s spirit of innovation and helps prospective students and collaborators find what they need
Opus Design created an accessible and fresh website for MIT – Department of Materials Science and Engineering, appealing to potential students, science enthusiasts, and researchers alike.
Duke University came to us asking to design and build an engaging and innovative site to showcase the science and technology work happening at the school. We were able to integrate custom-built blocks with standard WordPress features to harness a desire for flexibility in order to deliver an elegant site
Fisk University, located in Nashville Tennessee, is one of just 37 Historically Black Colleges and Universities recognized under the UNCF Member Network. The school has been providing higher education to the African American community since 1866 and seeks to prepare both young adults and non-traditional students for bright futures. The
Clarity. Character. Information. Inspiration. Friends Academy 1810 needed a website that showed how the 200-year-old school is preparing children to build – and thrive in – a modern society.
Nebo worked with the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business to rethink, redesign and rebuild their website to help show students the value of going beyond a traditional business school education and how Scheller prepares students for success in today’s technology-driven world.
Halo was selected to redesign and rebuild the Highlands College website following a competitive pitch process, securing a three year contract. Backed by the Government of Jersey, the College needed a future proof, user-friendly platform that reflected its vision and values. Working collaboratively with the team at Highlands College we
The Lausanne Global Schools website is a dynamic expression of global education leadership. Built to reflect the organization’s forward thinking approach to personalized learning, the site uses bold photography, confident colors, and brand inspired shapes to tell a story of student potential across continents. From the first scroll, the design
A redesigned website for Lehigh University conveys the university as a community rich with energy, spirit, spectacular natural beauty, connectedness, academic rigour, and history. Distinct and value-added user journeys for varying personas offer quick access to needed information.
Already an elite public institution with an international Top 10 reputation, the University of Michigan has even grander plans to reach for in the next ten years. “Our vision is to be the defining public university [in the next ten years], boldly exemplified by our innovation and service to the
Design and development of the Marquette University Law School website to convey the camaraderie, community, diversity, and academic rigor inherent to the Marquette Difference, while ensuring quick access to needed information, ADA web accessibility compliance, and a component-based design system that enabled non-technical content editors to easily revise layouts and
The Memphis University School (MUS) website captures the spirit of a century old institution while boldly projecting its vision for the future. With its refined aesthetic, immersive campus imagery, and intuitive user experience, the site artfully balances tradition and innovation. As a prestigious boys’ college preparatory school founded in 1893,
New website design for Mildred Osborne Charter School, a public school in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Milton School District’s new website redesign showcases a transformative shift from a restrictive, outdated template to a dynamic, branded platform that truly represents the Milton community. Designed for seamless navigation, the site prioritizes user experience by organizing content for students, staff, families, and the local community, making it easy for
KWALL partnered with Mission College to reimagine its website from a static bulletin board into a dynamic recruitment hub centered on belonging and student success. The new site simplifies the enrollment journey with clear pathways, modern design, and accessible navigation that reflects Mission’s values. By streamlining structure, elevating visuals, and
The MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics needed a new, accessible, easy to administer website. Their old site was outdated, cumbersome to updated, and didn’t allow them to fully show the awesome work they do and how much it includes the student body. We designed an accessible site (WCAG AA) that
KWALL partnered with ODU to redesign the ODUGlobal website, creating a more user-friendly, visually appealing, and highly functional platform. The project aimed to enhance prospective student engagement, improve the program search experience, and integrate seamlessly with ODU’s marketing and CRM systems.
ODU needed a modern, innovative and easy to maintain website. One that reflects the diverse students and cutting edge research they do. KWALL worked with ODU through focus groups, usability studies and prototype testing to ensure student voices were heard. The completely redesigned web experience showcases ODU’s unique brand while
The RPSchool website has been reimagined as a welcoming and informative digital home for its community. With a clean, bright, and engaging design, the site offers easy navigation and a wealth of information about the school’s academic programs, activities, and values. Explore vibrant photo galleries, read insightful blog posts, and
Southern College of Optometry wanted a dynamic website that would tell their story and showcase all they have to offer. From real student testimonials to highlighted stats, we set out to create an approachable and informative site for the school with exceptional function and form.
The Covenant School came to Speak Creative wanting a fresh new website to serve better parents, students, alumni, and staff members. This project was underway when tragedy struck the school on March 27, 2023, when the lives of beloved students and staff members were taken. Speak and Covenant worked together
Toronto Arts Academy is an award-winning music school in Toronto, Canada. The school president and owner is Brandon Brophy, the personal voice coach of A-tier artists such as The Weeknd. The website’s focus is ease of use/navigation, conversion-centered UX design (that increased the number of leads by 230%, in comparison
We partnered with the University of Chicago to design two modern, user-focused websites that reflect the institution’s academic excellence and innovative spirit. By unifying the sites with a cohesive design system and tailored components, we delivered intuitive navigation, engaging visuals, and accessible features that enhance the experience for prospective students,
Marketwake was the only agency involved in this large new website project from conception all the way through development. We worked within the University‘s strict brand guidelines to completely revitalize and modernize the look and feel of the site. We also created an entirely new information architecture, seen most evidently
University of Vienna: A Digital Masterplan for 85,000 Students Austrian digital agency LIMESODA executed the complete technical, design, and conceptual relaunch of the University of Vienna’s colossal digital ecosystem, unifying over 1,400 subsites for a community of 85,000+ students and 11,000+ employees. The project excelled through: High-UX Relaunch: Strategic information