The International Institute for Strategic Studies is a world-leading authority on global security, political risk and military conflict. Using carefully researched facts and incisive analysis, they help governments, academics, journalists and businesses better understand global security challenges.
Working closely with content teams from across the organisation we developed a simple and intuitive user experience; bringing to life publications, data, opinions and events.
Our design leverages well established and effective digital reading enhancements including progress indication, docked page and chapter navigation and easy access to author and related content.
Our Design Direction celebrates the premium analysis at the heart of the experience. We recognise the academic nature of the 60 year old organisation with ‘Parker-pen’ moments; simple design flourishes that hint to early editorial layout and design - be that printing press or fountain pen.
All IISS contributors are experts in their respective fields. Director-General and Chief Executive John Chipman is a key ambassador, chairing talks, events and driving the organistion forward. It was important that he featured prominently across the experience. Similarly, each expert flies the flag for the brand, so they each have a page where readers can learn more about their credential and browse other anaysis contributed by them.
I undertook this project with the amazing team at EPAM. If you’d like to know more about this project or enquire about working with EPAM, please get in touch.