ACTBE Inc. Celebrates Double Awards for Corporate Website Design Excellence

ACTBE Inc., headquartered in Chuo Ward, Osaka, has achieved remarkable recognition in the digital landscape by winning the ‘Honorable Mention’ award from Awwwards, and the ‘STAR’ award from CSS Winner for its corporate website (https://actbe.co.jp). This double accolade signifies ACTBE’s unwavering commitment to high-quality web design and innovation.

Overview of the Awards

Awwwards - 'Honorable Mention'

Awwwards is considered one of the most prestigious web design awards globally, based in Barcelona, Spain. The evaluation is conducted by a panel of over 200 experts who assess entries based on four key criteria: Design, Usability, Creativity, and Content. An 'Honorable Mention' is awarded to websites that score 6.5 or above in these categories, placing them among the elite few that exhibit outstanding quality. This recognition serves as an international testament to design excellence, reflecting the technical prowess and creative edge of businesses and creators.

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CSS Winner - 'STAR'

Established in 2011, CSS Winner is an international web design award that highlights innovative web designers, developers, and companies worldwide. Nominees are comprehensively evaluated on aspects such as design, functionality, usability, and content, through public voting and judging by experts. The award underscores daily excellence in web design standards.

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Intent-Driven Design Philosophy

ACTBE prides itself on delivering designs grounded in rationale rather than mere aesthetics. Central to their design ethos is the question of 'why this particular design should be adopted,' emphasizing a data-driven approach to aesthetics.

The award-winning website exemplifies this philosophy, built on the inquiry into what ACTBE aspires to become. It introduces the positioning of being a 'Purpose Driven Tech-Integrator®,' displaying consistency throughout the site. This design underscores who ACTBE is, presenting a cohesive image through functional and innovative web elements.

In alignment with their identity as a 'Purpose Driven Tech-Integrator,' the site design intentionally avoids siloed representations of teams, focusing instead on collective capabilities that go beyond mere service offerings. It accentuates ACTBE’s commitment as a professional entity that collaborates with clients to tackle challenges, moving beyond traditional business presentations. To further embody this philosophy, sections such as ‘Media’ and ‘Conference’ were newly introduced, showcasing the journey and multifaceted viewpoints of ACTBE’s values and technical capabilities. Every element in this site reflects ACTBE’s inquiry into translating thought into visual representation.

The design team, known as the Experience Unit, has made it their mission to provide optimal UX/UI by logically considering both client objectives and user perceptions. This recent accolade from the awards serves as a global affirmation of ACTBE’s relentless pursuit of answering the question, 'What value can design deliver?'

Embracing the Next Challenge as a Purpose Driven Tech-Integrator

Receiving both the Awwwards and CSS Winner accolades conveys that ACTBE maintains a high standard in both design and engineering. However, ACTBE perceives these achievements not as an endpoint but as evidence of their alignment with international standards – a significant milestone in their journey.

In both business and design, ACTBE continually questions 'why engage in these endeavors?' They believe establishing structural integrity around purpose and making decisions based on thorough analysis and insights lead to intrinsic value in client co-creation.

Design transcends mere visual appeal or aesthetic coolness; similarly, engineering is not solely about coding. Both disciplines serve as tools to realize objectives, unlocking true value only beyond these methods. ACTBE is committed to embodying this ideology as a 'Purpose Driven Tech-Integrator.'

This consistent practice aligns with ACTBE’s medium-term vision for 2030, which includes a redefinition of the roles of engineers and designers. By fostering a community of purpose-driven professionals, ACTBE anticipates improving the value of engineers and designers, ultimately elevating Japan's digital industry. ACTBE's commitment to this vision will manifest in each output, progressively proving its principles.

Message from the CEO

Ryosuke Fujiwara, President and CEO of ACTBE Inc., expressed his sincere gratitude for the recent recognitions.

"We are thrilled with the acknowledgment of our work. Our commitment to ‘rationale-based design’ has finally garnered recognition on a global scale. I take immense pride in the culmination of work from our Experience Unit, as they continuously question ‘why this design’ should be adopted. However, this is just the beginning. Our goal is to continuously offer sound design and technology to create value for society. I firmly believe that this recognition supports our conviction. We are determined to progress step-by-step toward our medium-term vision of redefining the engineer and designer role by 2030, powered by our recent success.”

Company Overview

- Name: ACTBE Inc.
- Headquarter Location: 3-3-7 Hakurocho, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, ACN Shinsaibashi Urban, 2F
- Representative: Ryosuke Fujiwara, President & CEO
- Established: February 2018
- Stock Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange TOKYO PRO Market (Stock Code: 439A)
- Business Activities: Tech-Integrator Business including digital transformation support, software planning, development & maintenance, branding, UX/UI design, product planning & development, Salesforce support & consulting, technical advisory services.
- URL: ACTBE Website