“The graphics did a bang-up job of conveying layers of information.”
-2005 Batten Award Judges

This online series explored the way class influences destiny in the United States through a combination of stories, photography, audio interviews, slide shows and interactive graphics.

“Real-time information, clearly presented.”
-2005 Batten Award Judges

For the 2004 election, USA Today used interactive electoral maps to deliver real-time data. More in-depth data surfaced by scrolling over a state.

“Touching insights and innovative entry points.”
-2005 Batten Award Judges

This student-created, non-linear documentary uses audio and slide shows to tell the stories of Indiana residents coping with various losses. Users can view clips by emotional stage (such as anger, denial, acceptance) or by the person being interviewed.

“A great way to help people visualize how their city is going to change... more cities should do it.”
-2005 Batten Award Judges

An interactive Flash presentation displays how 90 planned buildings will look and how they will change the city's skyline, when complete. When users click on each building, they can see the completed structure and get more information. By sliding the image back and forth, they can view five miles of coastline.

“A nod to this innovative experiment to see if a news product can be created for a fast-growing community, based around ordinary people contributing.”
-2005 Batten Award Judges

BlufftonToday.com is a community news site built by users who are given their own blogs, photo galleries, and the ability to post in special databases for such things as events or recipes. Users give permission to have their content appear in a free, daily newspaper.

“An innovative way to cover an event ... could be a curtainraiser to any event.”
-2005 Batten Award Judges

A multimedia showcase of Dallas bands and musicians who attended the annual South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin. Band biographies and audio journals make for interesting content.