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YouthSpark is Microsoft’s commitment to empower young people through technology and provide opportunities in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. Through 30+ programs and partnerships with 186 youth-serving nonprofits, Microsoft YouthSpark is creating new opportunities for more than 103 million young people in over 100 countries around the world. The YouthSpark Hub redesign is responsive to mobile, tabl

Less is more with Got It!, a new trivia game that delivers clues progressively. The fewer clues you need before you’ve “Got It!,” the more points you earn! Flex your brain in solo mode or play with your friends—then share your scores on Facebook and Twitter. Features include trivia clues on your favorite celebrities, music, movies, and TV shows. Designed to have a retro game show aesthetic with analog clock and banne

As Microsoft undergoes a critical transformation to a hardware and devices company, packaging will continue to increase in importance. At Microsoft Global Packaging, the mission is not only to protect product, it is a holistic design experience and marketing tool too. Packaging is the first interaction a customer has with the product so the package is also an important representation of the brand. The Global Packagin

Across Washington state, the demand for solar electric systems is consistently rising among residents and businesses. In response, several organizations came together to develop the Northwest Solar Communities initiative. The goal, provide better resources and knowledge to the jurisdictions, utilities and industry partners installing rooftop solar in their communities. The Northwest Solar Communities site is a toolki

With a growing community of residents and workers and an ever increasing number of events in the South Lake Union neighborhood, Vulcan Real Estate wanted to develop a platform to both reach out to their residents, but also foster the community by promoting events, businesses, and restaurants in the South Lake Union area. DiscoverSLU.com was set up to do just that. The site features a fully interactive CMS allowing an

Fold it. Place it. View it. With its durable materials and flexible design, the iZel is built to accommodate various positions (and uses) for what are typically hand-held media devices. The identity needed to be technologi-cal but simple. Cool but utilitarian. The solution is a twist on its descriptive name—which is revealed on the web-site through a series of well considered design features. Since its multitudes of

Intelligence to Optimize the Entire Guest Experience. Guestware’s industry-leading CRM (Customer Relationship Management) application had just undergone a platform update and major upgrade. It was a perfect time to refresh their brand, hone their messaging and solidify their position in the marketplace. This called for an entire range of tools to support the launch—everything from a new visual identity and webs

Career development is something large companies talk about a lot—but rarely succeed in implementing meaningful policy for, much less inspirational programs. Working with Razorfish’s HR department this series of communications using direct language, bold graphics and a dynamic web interface introduced the “Build Your Experience” platform, challenging each employee to take charge of their career. view related print →

Design excellence has a new name. This architecture firm, known equally for residential design and large-scale civic projects, wanted to reintegrate the practice and present a revitalized vision of the company. Engaging the principals and design team in an inspired, rational and conceptual dialogue allowed us to systematically prioritize the firm’s graphic design needs. The rigors of responding to RFQs and main

Fluid Talent opens a world of professional possibilities to employees and managers within the VivaKi family. It is designed to find the best fit between our business needs and your talent and career goals. Fluid Talent was designed to be an employee’s next great opportunity which might be half way across the world or right down the hall. Talent is a valuable asset to any business, at Fluid Talent the new team m