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Stanford Challenge Final Report

Chris Adams — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:30:37 +0000

What an impact!

The Stanford Challenge was a five-year campaign aimed at seeking solutions to complex global problems and educating the next generation of leaders. University-wide initiatives on the environment, human health, international affairs, K–12 education, the arts, and graduate and undergraduate education let Stanford supporters change the world and change students’ lives.

This site was created as a final report on the impact of those initiatives, and a way to thank all of the supporters and volunteers for their efforts. Highlights of each initiative are illustrated with video, slideshows, and large images. An interactive map shows the physical impact of new buildings and construction on campus, and a By The Numbers section gets detailed for those who are numerically inclined.

Clayman Institute Blog

Chris Adams — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:27:46 +0000

Step right up and get your gender news!
The Clayman Institute at Stanford University specializes in gender studies. Utilizing the power of WordPress, the Gender News blog incorporates articles, the latest Tweets, and a featured books widget with a link to an Amazon storefront. Comprehensive, yet very easy to maintain.

A friendly, modern look-and-feel with easy-to-read text sets the tone and lets the content stand out. From now on, if you’re looking for the latest in gender studies, Gender News is where you’ll find it.

Laurus Energy

rea — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:58:58 +0000

A bold leap forward for energy technology.
Coal isn’t a popular source of energy these days. Laurus aims to change that with new technology that turns coal into all kinds of clean energy–without digging it out of the ground. The challenge for this site was to communicate the benefits of this new technology to a variety of audiences. A big, bold design combines the weight of heavy industry with the promise of clean energy.

Working with a geographically dispersed team, we developed the whole site from scratch, including information architecture, all new look-and-feel, a custom XML-driven Flash banner, and an easy-to-maintain WordPress build that ensures the site can grow with the company and stay up to date.

OpenCulture.com

rea — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:07:13 +0000

The go-to blog for open source education gets a complete redesign. When Open Culture came to us they had a respected blog with great content, but it was hard to read and difficult to get around. We started from the ground up, with a new grid, bold logo, fresh colors, and a clear hierarchy for text.

Add in some new space for advertising and a cleaned-up interface for subscribing, and you’ve got a recipe for growth. Powered by the easy-to-use WordPress system, Open Culture continues to share fascinating content with a confident new style.

Killer Stress Website

rea — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:39:46 +0000

Stanford and National Geographic team up to demystify stress. For more than 30 years, Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky has studied the causes and consequences of stress. His research on stress and disease is detailed in this companion website to “Killer Stress,” an extraordinary documentary series that aired on PBS television.The site, created in conjunction with Stanford University and National Geographic, uses video of Sapolsky selected from the television series to demystify the issues surrounding stress.

Although the project was initiated with a very aggressive launch schedule, our expertise in WordPress, Flash, and Web-based video helped minimize the stress levels of all those involved in the project.