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“Class in America / The Unspoken Divide” Website
Organization
89.7 WKSU Public Radio, News Series
Description
Credited as a country where anyone can succeed with a fighting spirit and strong work ethic, the U.S. hasn’t truly escaped ideas of class identification and separation.
Aided by a strong design concept which hints at “boundaries and separation,” this 12-part broadcast series came alive through interactive features, which included audio reports, transcripts and supplemental web resources.
Thoughts on Design
A project depicting the interpretations of identities, each caricature represents a particular topic. The use of the cautionary “do not cross” barriers further visualize the idea of separation—though we share the same space—and the information is presented within contained areas.
“A very compelling design…we are very impressed with the work you guys turn out…”
“There is a pleasing balance of visual excitement and consistent communication. The design makes use of cartoon-like photographs and yellow tape to illustrate the content, which is about ‘divisions’. It’s interesting and inviting, and the access to multimedia [extras] is intuitive…”
Specs
50 page website with Flash intro, feature stories, transcripts, audio, and more; Audio CD packaging
This website received a Horizon Interactive Gold Award for Public Service; Press Club of Cleveland First Place Award for Website Design; and an OPWI Award for Website Development.