The judging consisted of various criteria, including design, usability, innovation in technical features, standards compliance and content. In order to win this award level, the site had to meet strict guidelines in each area — an achievement only a small fraction of sites in the IMA competition earn each year.

Jeff Kastning, Jeff Kastning, Creative Director of Kas Design, LLC, said, "It's an honor to have our work recognized by the Interactive Media Awards. We feel strongly that our projects are examples of how the Internet can be used to enhance a company's message and branding. Recognition from the IMA is further proof of this."

The site, www.wswdelivery.com, was designed to enhance the user experience, making it faster and easier for visitors to find the products they're looking for. Kas Design incorporated an accordion-style navigation system in order to allow visitors to view and get to other sub-categories from any page. The rotating banners on the home page showcase WSW's latest specials and new products.

Kas Design first worked with GPAR on the redesign of their site back in 2007. Since then, the advancement of new technologies and the growth of the association have prompted the need for a redesign.

Kas Design will be providing a new user-friendly interface that provides members with easier access to more information. In addition, Kas Design will be integrating a new content management system that allows GPAR staff to regularly update and maintain the site.

A new calendar system will replace GPAR's current system. The new system will make it easy for staff to add recurring events as well as those that happen at specific different dates throughout the year. "We're happy to be working with GPAR again on their web site and are looking forward to improving it for both members and visitors," said Jeff Kastning, Creative Director of Kas Design, LLC.

About The Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors®

The Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS® (GPAR), founded in 1908, is a membership organization whose purpose is to provide education, information, and legislative monitoring for licensed real estate professionals and related service providers in the Greater Philadelphia area. Widely considered as the “Voice For Real Estate in Philadelphia.” GPAR has grown to become the most influential professional real estate association in Philadelphia.

The site, www.autoprivileges.net, was designed to provide a fun, interactive, user-friendly online experience. Part of that experience involved illustrating a site host named "Bernie" to help guide users throughout the site and encourage participation. Bernie appears throughout the site, providing comments to visitors as they learn and earn points.

Kas Design is proud to announce the site launch of the Two River Allergy and Asthma Group. Since 1974, Two River Allergy and Asthma Group has not only treated patients of all ages, but they've empowered them to control their own health issues. Dr. Picone and Dr. Permaul approached us to help bring their vision to life and educate visitors about allergies and treatments.

The site, www.mdinhale.com, is designed with a clean, user-friendly interface and is powered by an inclusive content management system. The content management system enables the staff to have complete control over all areas of the site. The system also adds new improvements to the site, including a blog and newsletter archive.

"Kas Design is proud to have teamed up with Two River Allergy and Asthma Group to develop their new mdinhale.com web site." said Jeff Kastning, creative director of Kas Design. "As someone who suffered with allergies when I was young, I understand the importance of having dedicated, experienced professionals like Dr. Picone and Dr. Permaul to help you treat and control them. Their patients are in good hands."

For more information, please visit www.mdinhale.com or www.kasdesign.com.

Kas Design will be developing a new brand identity for the 107 year old company. A new ecommerce site that improves the user experience and incites sales will follow. "We're excited to be working with Watchung Spring Water. It gives us the opportunity to combine our branding and web design / ecommerce expertise to improve both their identity and their presence on the web," said Jeff Kastning, Creative Director of Kas Design, LLC.

About Watchung Spring Water

Watchung Spring Water is a local delivery service, serving New Jersey homes and businesses. They carry a wide range of products including beverages, food, household products, and health and beauty items. They are the exclusive distributor of Poland Springs coolers across 6 counties.

The web design 'Work' section took advantage of AJAX to provide one-click access to all other web projects from each individual project page. The identity section was redesigned to showcase each identity in a large lightbox without having to leave the page.

The 'About' section was expanded to include the process, notes on working with Kas Design, clients, awards, frequently asked questions, and news.

The 'Quote Request' page was also modified to make requesting a quote quick and easy.

Kas Design, a digital creative agency, announced today that two of their projects were selected as 2009 Davey Award winners. Kas Design received a Silver Award in the sports/recreation category for Pebble Creek Golf Club and a silver award in the government category for Monmouth County Parks.

"2009 has been a great year for us," said Jeff Kastning, creative director of Kas Design. "As we celebrate our upcoming 5-year anniversary, we continue to grow and succeed as a result of helping our clients do the same."

About the Davey Awards

The Davey Awards, sponsored by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, honors the "Creative Davids" who derive their strength from big ideas, not stratospheric budgets. The 2008 Davey Awards received more than 4,000 entries.

The winners of the 2009 W3 Awards were announced by the International Academy of the Visual Arts today. Receiving nearly 3,000 entries, the W3 Awards honors outstanding websites, web marketing, and web video created by some of the best interactive agencies, designers, and creators worldwide.

Kas Design received silver in the government category for their work on the Manalapan Township website. This award is the latest in a series of awards and recognition the Manalapan Township website has received. "I'm very proud of the work we did with Manalapan Township. It was a privilege working with them."

The W3 is sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a "Who's Who" of acclaimed media, interactive, advertising, and marketing firms. IAVA members include executives from organizations such as Conde Nast, Coach, Disney, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Estee Lauder, Fry Hammond Barr, HBO, Monster.com, MTV, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sotheby's Institute of Art, Victoria Secret, Wired, Yahoo! and many others.

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About the W³ Awards

The W³ Awards honors creative excellence on the Web, and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award winning Websites, Web Video and Online Marketing programs. Simply put, the W³ is the first major Web competition to be accessible to the biggest agencies, the smallest firms, and everyone in between. Small firms are as likely to win as Fortune 500 companies and international agencies.

The Web Marketing Association recently announced their annual WebAwards recipients. Among them was Kas Design, which was honored with a Standard of Excellence award in the government category for their work on the Manalapan Township website.

More than 2,000 entries from 45 countries were submitted in this year's competition. Each entry is judged on more than just good looks. Based on seven criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease-of-use, the WebAwards provides a benchmark by which all websites can be judged.

"Recognizing the best website in each industry is an important way to establish the ever changing standard of excellence in website development," said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. "Each year the WebAwards receives amazing entries from around the world that show impressive creativity and functionality. As the Internet evolves, so does the state of website development and winning a WebAward is a great way to demonstrate the effectiveness of the winners' Web development efforts."

About the WebAwards

Since 1997, the Web Marketing Association’s annual WebAward Competition has been setting the standard of excellence for Website development. Independent expert judges from around the world review sites in 96 industries. The best are recognized with a WebAward which helps interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world. The WebAward Competition is the premier award recognition program for Web developers and marketers worldwide.