The National Sports Museum, based at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, has won Best Website at 2009 Museums Australia Multimedia and Publication Design Awards.
The awards demonstrate the breadth of design talent across Australia and beyond and are a “wonderful opportunity to learn about and contribute to the diversity and vibrancy of the cultural sector…”
Entries were judged on their relevance of purpose, communication clarity and degree of usability. The finalists in each category were chosen to illustrate design skill, layout structure, quality photography and typography.
The NSM’s website (www.nsm.org.au) was designed and developed by leading digital agency Next Digital.
“We are thrilled with this award. The Website plays a central role in our communications activity and we continue to strive for great results” said Gerry Kerlin, NSM General Manager.
The website was launched in 2008 and is built using Sitecore Content Management System. Designed to allow easy access to information and as a teaching resource, the site is regularly updated to keep the public up to date with exhibition information.
Next Digital is Australia’s largest digital marketing & services agency, employing approx. 200 staff in offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Bangkok, Shanghai.
