At Bitbang, we have built the award's official website across nine editions, evolving alongside the competition and adapting the platform to new needs for communication, submissions, and project promotion.
The site has become the award's central digital platform, supporting the entire annual process, from the call for entries to the announcement of finalists and winners.
Key features of the site include:
Online project submission platform.
Information on competition categories and rules.
Showcase of finalist and winning projects.
Jury and evaluation process information.
Archive of past editions.
Integration with promotional and communication platforms.
What We Do
1. UX/UI Design
We designed a digital experience that streamlines the submission process and showcases the urban projects competing for the award.
Our design approach includes:
Clear information architecture for the submission process.
Intuitive navigation for different user profiles (applicants, jury, general public, and press).
Visual organization of projects, categories, and results.
Responsive design optimized for mobile devices.
Visual consistency with the award's institutional identity.
Each new edition of the site involves adjustments to structure, content hierarchy, and user experience, building on lessons learned from previous editions.
2. Development and Engineering
Development focuses on ensuring a reliable platform throughout the award cycle, especially during the submission period.
The technical work includes:
Development of the project submission platform
Optimization for performance and fast load times
Structured management of categories and participating projects
Admin panel for content updates
Stable, secure handling of applicant information
Scalability to handle traffic spikes during submission and results periods
Each edition requires technical adjustments, improvements to the submission flow, and continuous optimization to ensure a smooth experience for participants.
3. Maintenance and Ongoing Support
The Premio Aporte Urbano website evolves throughout the competition's annual cycle, from the opening of submissions to the announcement of results.
Our work includes:
Updating the award's rules, categories, and content.
Publishing submitted, finalist, and winning projects.
Adjusting the submission system and forms.
SEO optimization to promote the award and its projects.
Technical support during the competition's critical stages.
Our continuity in developing nine editions of the site has allowed us to build a robust, optimized platform, with steady improvements year after year.
Impact and Relevance
The Premio Aporte Urbano has become a benchmark for promoting best practices in city development in Chile.
The award helps to:
Showcase projects that improve urban quality of life.
Promote sustainable urban development standards.
Recognize the work of architects, developers, and urban planners.
Spark debate and reflection on the future of cities.
The website plays a key role as the award's official information and communication channel, serving as a platform for:
Developing nine consecutive editions of the site reflects not only technical continuity, but also a lasting relationship of trust and collaboration with the award's organizing institutions.
