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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
iFactory Designs and Develops the New University of Virginia Darden School of Business Website
BOSTON—September 22, 2010—iFactory, an award-winning digital media design and development firm, just launched the new University of Virginia Darden School of Business website.
The Darden School of Business improves society by developing principled leaders for the world of practical affairs. To accomplish this, the school embraces a rigorous and collaborative approach; creates knowledge that advances managerial practice; and fosters a diverse community that broadens understanding and elevates performance.
iFactory was charged with creating a website that reflects Darden's incredible reputation. It was not just a matter of developing cutting-edge and relevant features, but integrating them into the larger picture.
"The new website gives Darden a 'front-door' that invites visitors in to experience the magic that makes us so special," said Maureen Wellen, Darden Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives and Website Project Manager. "The outstanding design and features that iFactory created gives visitors a real sense of Darden, and illustrates that we are a world-class business school."
Some of the various features that bring Darden to the world beyond its Grounds are the Darden Voices pages, which uses various models and widgets to highlight the blogs, podcasts, Facebook pages and Twitter feeds of current students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as the unique Flash piece for the homepage, which evolved from Darden's "open door" policy.
About iFactory
Since 1992 iFactory has delivered innovative, inspiring, and intelligent interactive solutions to more than 150 organizations in a variety of industries including publishing, higher education, health care, and nonprofit. The company brings together design vision, engineering knowledge, and project management skills that result in the highest quality digital media solutions every time, on time. Based in Boston, MA, iFactory is a division of RDW Group, a leading integrated communications firm. For more information, please visit www.ifactory.com
About University of Virginia Darden School of Business
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business is one of the world's leading business schools, offering MBA, Ph.D. and Executive Education programs. The unique Darden experience combines the case study method, the highest-ranked faculty whose research advances managerial practice and business education, and a tight-knit learning environment to develop principled and complete leaders who are ready to make an impact.
www.darden.virginia.edu
Julie Daum
UVA Darden School of Business
434.243.3911
daumj@darden.virginia.edu