Case studies

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IIED Publications Library

Objective To end the institute’s reliance on the previous custom software and system used by the Publications Library, and integrate it with IIED’s main website, www.iied.org. This was necessary in order to add new features, limit security risks and ensure accurate reporting systems for the institute. Solution The existing system, Read more…

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Rachel Cooper – violin

The background Rachel needed a website to showcase her education work as well as email hosting for her domain. The brief The requirement was for a new website including: Image and video galleries Course information and application forms A teaching tools blog The solution Working closely with the client, we Read more…

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Wilde Roses

The background The early music and folk group needed a website to publicise their concert tours, sell merchandise and build an online following. The brief The requirement was for a new website including: Image and video galleries Concert schedule Online shop The solution Working closely with the client, we developed Read more…

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LandCam

The background Cameroon is revising its land and natural resources laws. The LandCam project supports this effort by piloting approaches on the ground and helping citizens participate in the reform process. cbrody.com was contracted by IIED (one of the lead partners in the project) to build a website. The brief Read more…

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Urban ARK

The background The Urban Africa Risk Knowledge (Urban ARK) project stems from a programme of research and capacity building that aims to reduce disaster risk in urban sub-Saharan Africa, by breaking cycles of risk accumulation. The Urban ARK consortium comprises researchers from a number of universities and NGOs in Africa Read more…

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Crystal Palace String Quartet

The client Crystal Palace String Quartet (CPQ) is a professional London-based string quartet for hire, providing live music for all kinds of events. The brief The client required a site that would contain sufficient information about the ensemble, including repertoire lists and sample videos and sound clips, to enable clients Read more…

Conservation, Crime and Communities

The background The Conservation, Crime and Communities (Communities for Wildlife) project is about engaging communities to tackle the illegal wildlife trade (IWT), primarily in the global South. The brief The requirement was for a new online portal with features including: Facilities for collecting and sharing information on examples of community based Read more…

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Café Piazza

The client TMS Restaurants runs several unique establishments in London, serving top quality food and drink to the public as well as providing hire spaces for functions and parties. Café Piazza in Hays Galleria is one of their flagship venues. The brief Tiles needed a new, mobile-friendly (responsive/adaptive) website with Read more…

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Green Economy Network

The client The Green Economy Coalition is a diverse set of organisations and sectors from NGOs, research institutes, UN organisations, business to trade unions. The brief The client required a new knowledge platform, a “Green Economy Network” for small businesses to be able to find information relevant to their needs Read more…

Shaping Sustainable Markets

The client Shaping Sustainable Markets is a research initiative that explores how the formal and informal rules used to govern markets – called Market Governance Mechanisms (MGMs) – are designed, and how they impact on people, the planet and the economy. The brief The research group required a site with a database Read more…

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GaP Studio

The client GaP studio is an architectural practice located in Paris, specialising in urban development projects. The brief The client required a French site showing selected images and video from key projects. The brief was to keep the site simple, clean and modern in keeping with the company’s ethos. The Read more…

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West End Live

The client Westminster City Council is a local government authority. The brief The client required to promote an event taking place in Leicester Square and incorporate the information from an existing portal. The site needed to be standards compliant, accessible and visually striking. A Content Management System was required to Read more…