Igniting the Design Think Revolution with the International Design Summit
Sarasota International Design Summit
Since 2006, the Sarasota International Design Summit has solidified idea exchange between business and design. Featured speakers have included top creatives and leaders for organizations like Google, Target, IDEO, Autodesk, Herman Miller, Procter & Gamble and Sony Pictures Imageworks. The event is coordinated by the Ringling College of Art and Design --one of the world's most influential design institutions.
Challenge
Build an online presence that mimics the caliber of speakers, ideas and collaboration the Summit delivers. The solution also needed to be scalable as the event evolved adding speakers, sponsors and events. The framework also needed to adapt from year to year and to integrate with the Summit's event management tools.
Solution
Working closely with the Ringling College of Art and Design team, we extended the Summit brand online with interactivity, simplicity and multimedia. The Content Management System allowed multiple Ringling team members to make changes to the site as needed. The site also integrated with social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Blogger so fans could follow the Summit across its digital footprint.
Result
The Summit is recognized as a must-attend event for business and creative visionaries across the globe. Press coverage, sponsorship and attendance are solid. And the slate of speakers continue to be a who's who of iconic creatives and executives. The online presence of the Summit has continued to transform its design and functionality along with the event's prestige and influence. We've been happy to be there since the beginning.
