IMAPA
Interactive tourist map of Western part of Odessa
The "Interactive Tourist Map of the Western Odesa Region" (iMapa.com.ua) is a project developed under the "Culture. Tourism. Regions" initiative, which is a collaboration between the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation (UCF), the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine (CEP), and the SME Development Office (SME.DO) within the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade, and Agriculture of Ukraine. This website highlights regional attractions and promotes local businesses as a trusted source for independent tourism in the area. iMapa.com.ua features information on tourist sites and local enterprises in the Western Odesa Region, including:
- Historical and cultural monuments (cultural tourism)
- Protected areas (ecological tourism)
- Traditional cuisine (gastronomic tourism)
- Culinary and cultural festivals (gastronomic and cultural tourism)
Information about these attractions is available in both Ukrainian and English, accompanied by photographs, allowing users to gain a comprehensive understanding of the offerings and plan their travels according to their preferences. Our goal was to create a comprehensive project, which involved producing an interactive map showcasing attractions and developing a website. We referenced maps depicting local flora and fauna, which represented real animals found in areas indicated on the map. All cultural and historical heritage sites were illustrated, and the website features geolocation for all points of interest, enabling quick location access via Google Maps or GPS devices.
We have garnered several prestigious international awards, including:
- Special Kudos at CSS Design Awards
- Innovation Design Award, UI Design Award, and UX Design Award
- Honorable Mention at Awwwards
- Mobile Excellence at Awwwards
- First place in Tourism and Recreation at web awards ua
- Best Creative at web awards ua