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Awards
- 2008 Webby Awards - Newspaper, Official Honoree
- 2007 Webby Awards - Newspaper, Official Honoree
- 2007 Qantas Media Awards - Best News Site, Winner
- 2007 Netguide Awards - Best New Site/Relaunch, Winner
Shift worked with APN Media to transform the New Zealand Herald website into a feature rich news and community site.
When APN News & Media engaged us to redesign the New Zealand Herald website their timeframe was tight, so we happily adapted our design process to meet their deadline.
Working closely with APN stakeholders we focused on site navigation, page layouts and visual design and helped APN technical staff to implement the new site.
It was a complex project that required flexibility and a lot of creative thinking.
We focused on achieving maximum value by reworking the site’s presentation layer. Without touching the content management system, we redesigned all page templates and components.
The homepage can present the day’s top stories in over 90 different configurations, determined by breaking news and the editorial priorities of the day.
The project improved the site’s navigation and readability and introduced more multimedia content as well as opportunities for reader participation.
With multiple stakeholders spread across two countries, we ensured all involved were able to contribute to the site’s development. We kept them actively engaged in discussions and decision making.
We’re proud to be part of the team that’s transformed New Zealand’s leading online news source into a feature rich media and community website.