Site of the Day Archive

Hope Equity

A brainchild of the Heifer Foundation, Hope Equity enables individuals, groups, or organizations to invest in long-term sustainable giving. Designed with Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, and Illustrator, this site uses the power of social networking to bring people together to help end poverty and hunger and promote environmental conservation. To get started, simply create a profile, choose a cause, and watch your contributions grow.
Why it was selected: By combining social networking with a convenient way to give online, this site shows how innovative Adobe software and Web 2.0 technology make it easier than ever to give back. (Oct. 11, 2008)
Developed by Real Art Design Group
Industries Non-profit
Project Types Web Sites

Experience Macquarie

Explore Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, without ever leaving home. On the university's site, you can use the locator map to find out exactly where Macquarie is, check out its beautiful parkland campus with the interactive map and image gallery, and learn more about some of the campus facilities. The video gallery also gives you the opportunity to meet fellow students and find out why they chose Macquarie. Built with Flash, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Why it was selected: This site shows how important it is to provide vital university information and services online to reach the new digital generation of incoming students. (Oct. 10, 2008)
Developed by Kerem Daldal
Industries Higher Education
Project Types Web Sites

Try Before You Fly

Before you book your next flight, experience all three upgraded classes of seating on Cathay Pacific. This online tour immerses you in a truly interactive environment that is second only to being on the aircraft itself. Simply choose the class of seats you're interested in and sit back for a guided tour. You can also try the online flight simulator to land at your favorite airport. Built with Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Flash, Flash Player, After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
Why it was selected: Full-screen video and a range of user options demonstrate how Adobe software helps you bring virtual experiences to life. (Oct. 09, 2008)
Developed by McCann Worldgroup Hong Kong
Industries Travel & Tourism
Project Types Web Sites

2008-09 Carolina Hurrricanes

Created with Dreamweaver, Flash, and Photoshop to generate excitement for the upcoming Carolina Hurricanes season, this site is the ultimate destination for Canes hockey fans. Try your slapshot against Cam Ward and challenge your friends to do the same. Enter to win game tickets, gear, and team experiences. Find the seats, mini-plan, or season tickets that are right for you with the interactive seat picker. And decorate your desktop with Hurricanes images and screensavers.
Why it was selected: Delivering interactive fun and useful tools that promote ticket sales, this site shows how Adobe tools give you a competitive edge. (Oct. 08, 2008)
Developed by Center Line
Industries Other
Project Types Web Sites

Oxblood Masquerade 2008

Created for the fourth annual grassroots Oxblood Masquerade Music and Arts Festival, this hub of information provides all the details about scheduled guests, sponsors, volunteers, and vendors. This three-day festival just outside Austin, Texas, boasts more than 30 bands. Purchase your tickets, sign up to be a volunteer, or read up on what you should bring and what you should leave behind. Created with Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Photoshop Lightroom.
Why it was selected: This site provides easy access to essential information in a creative environment that conveys the festival's atmosphere. (Oct. 07, 2008)
Developed by Intereaktiv Inc.
Industries Entertainment
Project Types Web Sites

Electric Touch

Striving for a web presence that's as dynamic as its live show, Electric Touch has combined streaming music, high-quality photography, and show footage with a slick Flash interface to give audiences online access to all band-related content. Read the group's blog for the latest tour news. Shop for band merchandise. Or join the Electric Army. Built with Dreamweaver, Flash Player, Illustrator, and Photoshop Extended.
Why it was selected: Electric Touch is harnessing the power of Adobe software to bring the intensity of live performance to the web and cultivate a devoted following. (Oct. 06, 2008)
Developed by Webber Designs, Inc.
Industries Entertainment
Project Types Web Sites

Suffolk University Virtual Tour and Interactive Campus Map

Get to know Suffolk University and some of its students. This interactive tour shows you around campus and introduces you to the college's diverse student body. When you launch the tour, you are greeted with your schedule for the day. As you click each appointment, you'll meet someone new and learn more about a different corner of the university. Check out Christina's world of theater. Find a sense of community with sociology-major Caitlan. And stop by Professor Trabold's office hours. Created with Flash, Flash Player, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Why it was selected: This personal approach to attracting future students illustrates how Adobe tools can help anyone create engaging experiences. (Oct. 03, 2008)
Developed by CampusTours Inc.
Industries Higher Education
Project Types Web Sites

Script Your Trip

Welcome to a world of big-screen adventure. This interactive vacation- planning tool from Universal Orlando Resort helps visitors create their dream vacation — Hollywood-style. Define your vacation type, anything from family fun to extreme action. Then drag and drop scenes from the resort into your own custom film. Animation, video, and music fill your reel as you choose your own adventure. When you're finished, share it with family and friends. Produced with Flash, Flash Player, Fireworks, and Flash Video Encoder.
Why it was selected: Innovative ideas combined with intuitive software create interactive tools such as Script Your Trip, which succeeds at generating excitement about this resort vacation long before visitors even book their trip. (Oct. 02, 2008)
Developed by T3
Industries Travel & Tourism
Project Types Web Sites

BayBridge360

Chronicling the construction and engineering progress of retrofitting and replacing the entire eight-mile San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge — the largest and most challenging public works effort in California history — this site keeps you up to date using a variety of media. Watch video and see photos of crews at work. Learn more about how they are making the bridge safer. And check for traffic closures and progress reports. Built with Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Flash, Flash Player, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign, Soundbooth, and Acrobat.
Why it was selected: Keeping people informed about their community as well as their tax dollars at work is important, and this site provides all the necessary details in an effective and captivating way. (Oct. 01, 2008)
Developed by Words Pictures Ideas and asketic sf
Industries Government
Project Types Web Sites