ArtEZ website wins Dutch Interactive Award for design

The ArtEZ website has won a Dutch Interactive Award in the Design Aesthetic and Functional Design category. The award was presented on Thursday 28 May during the Dutch Interactive Awards ceremony at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam.

The award was presented to the teams from ArtEZ and digital agency Digital Natives. The category Design Aesthetic and Functional Design recognises interactive online environments that excel in visual design, usability, or a combination of both.

The jury was full of praise for the active use of authentic student content and the strong way in which ArtEZ responds online to the changing landscape of higher education. In its report, the jury wrote: ‘The website stands out through its aesthetically appealing design and high-quality imagery, which reinforce the identity of the art academy. The result is a visually stimulating strategy that connects with the target audience in an organic and credible way.’

Jeroen Visser, member of the Executive Board, sees the award as recognition of ArtEZ’s decision to put real stories at the heart of its online presence:

"This award is a wonderful compliment to our students and colleagues. Every day, they show what makes ArtEZ so special and valuable. We deliberately chose to focus on real stories. The fact that the jury specifically recognised that authenticity is a meaningful acknowledgement of what ArtEZ stands for."

Jeroen Visser, member Executive Board

In addition to winning the design award, the ArtEZ website was also nominated in the Schools & Education category, where it achieved third place.

The jury praised the way the website helps prospective students find a programme that suits them. It also highlighted the website as a strong foundation for further development.

The full jury report and an overview of all nominees and winners will soon be available on the Dutch Interactive Awards website.

The Dutch Interactive Awards (DIA) recognise the very best interactive work created in the Netherlands. Each year, awards are presented across a range of categories to the most outstanding digital agencies and their clients.