Universal Movies

Visual Direction & Design for single page promotional sites
Featured Project Image

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Universal Pictures required a flexible, single-page site to promote their Blu-ray, DVD, and re-release titles. At the time, a CMS was not an option.

The solution was an easy-to-modify template that required little change to the base code. The site showcased videos, exclusive product features, and film information. Modular flexibility allowed for layout additions for special promotional features.

Custom graphics (and slight UI shifts) for each movie title were prepared by visual design using whatever assets were available. The official DVD/Blu-ray box art was often still in the approval process even after the microsite's scheduled launch. To get around this took some creative maneuvering (and photoshopping) to adequately capture the visual tone, excitement, and overall brand of each film.

Werewolves!

Wireframe Example* vs. Final Page (The Wolfman)
Full page basic wireframe
*Prepared by NBCU User Experience Design
Full page showing The Wolfman film

Zombies & Lost Worlds & Jeff Goldblum

Shaun of the Dead, Land of the Lost, Jurassic Park Trilogy
Three web pages displayed

More Werewolves!

An American Werewolf in London (Splash Page Promo)
Laptop with movie montage images

Sequels! Thrillers!

Smokin' Aces, Last House on the Left
Webpage with video player and promo materials
Webpage with video player and promo materials

Nazis!

Inglourious Basterds
Webpage with video player and promo materials

Comedy!

Bruno, American Pie Films; Bring It On
Webpage with video player and promo materials
Webpage with video player and promo materials
Webpage with video player and promo materials