Now that everyone is back from Austin and has returned to their normal sleeping patterns, we can take a closer look at all of the web award winners this year. One of the cooler sites, which I’ve already found useful, did not win but it was a finalist in the Experimental category. After first seeing Issuu on the web-resource-heavy Go2Web20.net, I decided to spend a little more time with it. Issuu allows anyone to upload a publication to their site in the .pdf format and create an online library of other publications, including magazine, portfolios and articles on just about anything. I discovered it to be another great place for design inspiration and networking, as well as a great current events resource.
Now for the winners (definitely check out the Passive-Agressive Notes blog for a laugh)…
Activism
Green and Non-profit websites that are striving to make the world a better place.
World Without Oil
Amusement
Humor, memes, plus all the stuff that is too weird for words.
Art
From traditional photography to untraditional performances, this category focuses on web-based collections of life, society and culture.
Blog
Sites that revolutionize the power of publishing by providing regularly updated content of a personal or professional nature.
Business
Sites devoted to the promotional needs, functions and services of for-profit businesses.
CSS
This category showcases sites that push the boundaries of CSS coding technology.
Classic
While the SXSW Web Awards focus on the best new internet destinations, this category is devoted to sites that launched before January 1, 2007.
Community
Sites and wikis that have quickly developed an extraordinarily active multi-user community and an exceptional following of users who assist with content development.
Educational Resource
From elementary school learning to advanced technology-related tips, these are sites that help you learn.
Experimental
These are cutting-edge and trend-setting destinations that are pushing the envelope and challenging our perceptions of the web.
Film/TV
Sites related to actors, television, films and the film industry, as well as destinations that offer streaming video content.
Games
The online destinations that help make your life a lot more fun.
Mobile
Sites optimized for handheld and portable devices.
Motion Graphics
Animations, cartoons, and other intriguing content built using applications such as Adobe/Macromedia Flash.
Music
Sites related to musicians, bands, and the music industry, as well online radio and other destinations that offer streaming audio content.
Personal Portfolio
The portfolios, pet projects and personal collections of individuals who are displaying their work and passions online.
Student
This category is devoted exclusively to the student web designers who are refreshing this industry with new talent and new ideas.
Technical Achievement
These are the sites that are re-inventing and re-defining the technical parameters of our online experience.
People’s Choice Award
The online public’s favorite finalist from the competition.
Best of Show
The judges’ favorite finalist from the competition.
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March 21st, 2008 at 4:17 pm
My vote is for the Paper Critters site.
Jlern.com’s rotating menu is very slick too.
March 28th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Yeah, Jlern’s portfolio has a fun interface without losing too much user intuitiveness. Although it is much easier to interact with once it has zoomed in, as opposed to its beginning state.