Technology in the service of humanity – IVA and Epinova build bridges!

New website – as an extension of IVA's high ambitions

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) is a prestigious Swedish organisation that works to promote technology, science and economics in various ways. The ambition is to contribute to the development of society with knowledge, reason and rational reasoning.

As an extension of this ambition, there is now a new website that reflects IVA's reputation, vision and mission in an engaging and inspiring way. 
In collaboration with us at Epinova, the web solution has gradually grown and developed to meet IVA's high standards.

A modern experience for visitors and editors

IVA wanted a modern and functional web platform to streamline its communication, disseminate knowledge and promote collaboration with its members and society at large.

In collaboration with IVA, we at Epinova have driven the assignment from strategy, UX and design to information structure, technical development and implementation. The entire user experience has been given a major boost with a modern and attractive design that fits IVA's brand and values.

The website has a close interaction with IVA's CRM system, which is based on MS Dynamics. Information and data flow in both directions between the systems, which makes it easier for visitors, members and members in various respects, while also streamlining the work of IVA.

The new website is based on Epinova's start platform, which comes with pre-made templates and features for managing the content. The platform also has powerful support for managing both layout and different design themes, something that has been of great benefit as the IVA-run project Tekniksprånget, which has its very own graphic profile, can share functions with iva.se. Manageability is facilitated and made cost-effective when functionality is shared.

Design that brings IVA into the present

With conclusions from a previously conducted study and complementary research, we based our work in IVA’s mission, vision, and strategy for the project – to bring IVA’s website into the present. Clearer structure, improved user experience, and an attractive visual expression were the key objectives.

We began with an inspiration workshop with IVA, where we explored various visual expressions and functionalities. This provided us with many valuable insights into how IVA could be perceived to strengthen the brand experience. The visual design is important for the experience because it helps create an emotional connection to the brand, that functions often cannot achieve by themself.

In a series of workshops, target groups were prioritized based on their needs, and design challenges for each group were identified. Once we knew what to focus on, the ideation phase began — a creative and fun part of the project, where we worked on a concept and a proposed solution. We refined the information structure and established a few key experience principles that reflect IVA’s personality. By using these experience principles in our close collaboration with IVA, we ensured that we stayed on the right track throughout the design process.

To facilitate work now and in the future, a design system where frequently used components are collected were created. That makes the components easy to reuse in future development. The combination of the design system and the fact that IVA’s website uses Epinova’s framework ensures that the path forward is fast, simple, and profitable.

A platform for knowledge dissemination 

New iva.se have become an important communication channel and a platform for the dissemination of knowledge in technology, science and economics. 

Some of the success factors are:

1. The Engaging User Experience: The new website has an attractive design and a clear information structure. Visitors can more easily navigate, search, and find relevant information, which has increased engagement and user interactions.
2. More Effective Communication: The new web platform enables effective communication and knowledge dissemination. IVA can reach out to its members and society at large in a more effective way.
3. Fit for the future: The new platform is scalable and can be adapted and developed in line with IVA's future needs.

With the new website, IVA can continue to be a central force in promoting technical leadership and collaboration. By building bridges between academia, business and politics, our hope is that they will continue to lead the way towards progress and positive impact in society!

Visit IVA's website here.