02Jul2010
Interactive Media Awards Top 10 Websites of 2009
I'm not a huge fan of web awards programs, largely because you typically have to pay to be considered and so the pool of contenders is somewhat self-selected.
That being said, the IMA is a fairly well established awards program that attracts some good entries. They recently put out their list of the top 10 websites of 2009, along with a bunch of nominees.
Here's the list of winners:
- Kiwibank
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Video Game
- New York Life — Guarantees Matter
- Vitsoe
- Mohawk Fine Papers
- Landing — Stories from the Cultural Divide
- Electronic Arts
- Hong Kong Heritage Project
- TONY HAWK: RIDE
- Mercedes-Benz USA E-Class
It's something of a mixed bag, but worth checking out.
Personally, I'm a big fan of the EA website, which combines visual design, information architecture and functionality/interactivity to great effect.
Posted on: July 2, 2010 | 7 Comments
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7 Comments Posted
I usually cringe at these web awards due to the fact that it's non designers making judgements on things they don't understand. They're usually 'industry bodies' - marketers, PR people and so on...
Are they judgeing asthetic design? Architechture? Content? Marketing? Usability?
I only take notice of 'web awards' that are from industry peers!
1. Posted by Evan Skuthorpe web designer on July 05, 2010
Thanks, very nice, good inspiration :-)
2. Posted by LightningProcess on July 06, 2010
I'm not a big fan of awards either, but some of these 10 websites presented are quite awesome. :)
3. Posted by Web Design on July 07, 2010
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4. Posted by amit on July 08, 2010
In my opinion, most of these awards are just based on the publisher's own opinions and not the people's. Web Hosting and Video Design
5. Posted by Robert on July 09, 2010
I dont think that they were some of the best website that i have seen for 2010, it just shows that you have to pay to get into these awards.
The best one for me was the EA website.
6. Posted by Steam Multimedia - Web Design on July 10, 2010
As a Web Designer myself i find awards and sites like these are something to aim for and give someone young like myself the drive to reach that level one day.
7. Posted by Web Design Norwich on July 17, 2010