BLKDG Wins GOLD at the Davey Awards for Denver Restaurant Week Website

We’re thrilled to announce that our design and development project for Denver Restaurant Week 2024 has been awarded a GOLD Davey Award in the Food/Drink category! This prestigious award celebrates exceptional work from creative professionals across the globe, and we’re honored to be recognized among the winners. Denver Restaurant Week is a signature event for the city, showcasing a vibrant culinary scene and uniting locals and visitors in the exploration of diverse dining experiences. Our goal was to create a website that reflects the excitement of the event, offering users a visually captivating and seamless way to discover the best of Denver’s food and drink.

The Denver Restaurant Week website was a collaborative effort between BLKDG and the talented team at Visit Denver. Throughout the project, we worked closely to ensure the site aligned with Visit Denver’s vision of making this event accessible, informative, and engaging. From conceptualization to final implementation, our team at BLKDG approached this project with a dedication to innovative design, functionality, and user experience.Key Features of the Website

The website incorporates several standout features that elevate user experience and drive engagement:

• Intuitive User Interface: Designed with simplicity and elegance, the user interface allows visitors to easily find participating restaurants, explore detailed menus, and take advantage of special offers. We aimed for a clean, modern look that encourages visitors to dive deeper into all that Denver’s dining scene has to offer.
• Mobile-Friendly Design: Knowing that many users would be browsing on mobile devices, we ensured that the site is fully responsive. The site’s design adapts seamlessly across all screen sizes, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience whether users are at home or on the go.
• Interactive Map: A dynamic, interactive map allows users to explore participating restaurants by neighborhood, giving them a visual and intuitive way to plan their dining experiences. By creating an engaging and easy-to-navigate map feature, we aimed to make exploring Denver’s neighborhoods and culinary options an enjoyable journey in itself.
• Robust Content Management System: Built on a powerful CMS, the website provides the Visit Denver team with flexibility and ease of use for content management. This setup empowers them to make timely updates, add new restaurants, and manage content with ease, ensuring the website stays current throughout the event.

Receiving this GOLD Davey Award is not only a tremendous honor but also a reflection of our commitment to delivering exceptional design and development solutions that resonate with users. The Denver Restaurant Week project was an opportunity to showcase our skills and creativity, and we’re thrilled to see our work acknowledged on a prestigious platform. At BLKDG, we are passionate about crafting experiences that connect people with brands in meaningful ways, and this project is a prime example of our dedication to that mission.