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May 14, 2021

Reality Interactive Wins Platinum and Gold Hermes Creative Awards 2021

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Reality Interactive Wins Platinum and Gold Hermes Creative Awards 2021

We are so proud to have been awarded Platinum and Gold Hermes Creative Awards this year! These award winning projects showcase how we are helping our clients win the future of retail. 

We have been recognized for achievement in the following categories:

  • Platinum Award: P.C. Richard & Son Smart Appliance Retail Experience

PC Richards asked us to help them overcome a challenge they faced: many shoppers are intimidated by today’s smart appliances, finding them overcomplicated, overhyped, and overpriced. We built this interactive customer experience to highlight how simple these products will make their lives. A custom UI allows customers to compare models, watch product videos, and engage up close with PCR’s vast selection of products. 

This award recognized our capabilities in electronic media, social media, interactive media, video and product marketing

  • Gold Award: Endless Pools 3D Customizer

Endless Pools asked us to create an experience to help customers visualize their dream pool and customize the many options that Endless Pools provides.

Our team developed a 3D customizer, allowing users to easily visualize their potential pool in a range of color combinations and both indoor and outdoor settings.

This award recognized our capabilities in Mobile & Web-Based technology as well as designing a mobile buying experience.  

We also achieved Honorable Mentions for two projects

  • Shop BMW Visualizer
    At the beginning of our partnership with BMW in 2007, Reality created a complete custom eCommerce platform for BMW to handle the complex dealer, pricing, and market variations. This project involved designing and developing a vehicles accessories visualizer, stepping up the e-commerce experience. This project showcased our experience in mobile & web-based technology and designing an optimal mobile buying experience for BMW.
  • Reality Interactive Website
    Using our design thinking approach we were able to redesign our website to show off the best Reality Interactive has to offer. We encourage you to explore our full site at www.realityi.com

Hermes Creative Awards is administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals and has over 300 entrants from across the globe.

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