News

2016

EcoSpaces Education takes Best of Show

The winners of the 16th Annual International iNOVA Awards Competition honoring excellence in corporate websites were announced today. IOP-designed EcoSpaces Education took the top honor—Best in Show. The judges praised the fresh, clean look. They really enjoyed the site’s design and great photography. “User friendly and fun!”

EcoSpaces Education

The site was part of our Brand New Brand initiative and was created with contributions from Igicom as well as photographer Peter Ross. Read about the EcoSpaces rebranding and the Brand New Brand process here.

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Brand New Brand 2017: pro bono redesign initiative

We are excited to announce the next cycle of Brand New Brand, our pro bono redesign initiative. We’re looking for a small, established nonprofit — at least five years old — in need of rebranding to take the organization to the next level. The winning entry will receive a focused brand redesign that may include an identity, a website and other communications. All the work created by IOP and our partners is free of charge. Spread the word, applications are due March 1st, 2017.

Brand New Brand

IOP wins website design awards for clients

inova2016_winnerwebOur clients did well in the 2016 iNova awards, recognizing the best in web design. United Technologies won two Golds for best website design in both the Diversified Industrial Company and Manufacturing categories. EcoSpaces Education won Gold for the best Nonprofit website design.

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Digital annual report design in Page Magazine

Nielsen’s 2015 Digital Annual Report was featured in the December 2016 issue of Page Magazine. This German-language publication focuses on the intersection of design, code and business. They wrote about the rise of the online report, and highlighted Nielsen’s responsive approach, particularly phone accessibility.

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UTC.com recognized in 2016 WebAwards

United Technologies IOP-led site redesign was honored in the 2016 WebAwards, recognizing the best in website design and development. The site was awarded Outstanding Achievement. We are proud to have led the team, working in collaboration with DataArt and AMS. Since 1997, the Web Marketing Association’s annual WebAward Competition has been setting the standard of excellence for website development. Independent expert judges from around the world review sites in 96 industries.

IOP recognized in Graphis Annual Reports


Three IOP projects were recognized by Graphis, a premier international design publication. The juried Annual Report competition looked at work from the past two years. Memorial Sloan Kettering and NYU Langone won Gold, and Pfizer won silver. We are honored to be in great company, and to be included in a piece of graphic design history.

 

IOP honored for Best Online Annual Report 2015

John Connolly and Anna Tan accepted the best online Annual Report Grand Award for the 2015 Nielsen Online Annual Report. The ARC Awards Gala was held October 20, 2016.

Ideas On Purpose IOP wins Best Online Annual Report at the 2016 ARC Awards  Ideas On Purpose IOP wins Best Online Annual Report at the 2016 ARC Awards

 

Michelle Marks speaks at Citi Investor Relations Acadamy

ir-academy-2016Michelle Marks spoke to Investor Relations professionals at the Citi Depositary Receipt Services IR Acadamy in New York City. The topic: “The power of video in IR: CEO interviews, virtual site visits and investment brand-building.” See the slides here.

 

Another banner year at the ARC Awards

ARC Awards 2016Our clients had another great year at the 2016 International ARC Awards, recognizing the best annual reports for 2015. Nielsen, Pfizer, TB Alliance, Stanley Black & Decker and NYU Langone were all recognized for work online and in print.  Nielsen was honored with a Grand award, for best design of an online annual report. A banner year all around.

Moschella + Roberts Architects launches new website

Moschella Roberts websiteMoschella + Roberts Architects engaged IOP to create their brand and redesign their website. The highly visual site showcases their work with luscious photography. The site launch was timed to a feature on the firm in Elle Decor. Visit the site.

IOP clients earn top honors in 2016 awards

IOP clients earn top honors at the 2015 Vision Awards, including 14 of the top 55 Annual Reports in the Americas.

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UTC.com relaunched and refreshed

UTC-Website-IconUnited Technologies relaunched a new look and feel for UTC.com. Following the successful rebuild in 2014, IOP worked with the tech and content teams to update and evolve the site. The new site is still mobile optimized, with intuitive navigation, and a customized search engine. It’s now more visual than ever, supporting their messages and better telling the UTC story. Visit the site.