Case Studies

Pixel Power

Pixel Power develop broadcast graphics systems for a world-wide market. Their integrated graphics and character generator products have become the systems of choice for discerning broadcasters and production companies.

In 2005 the company approached us with a requirement to update and upgrade their website.  They were after something that visually reflected their cutting edge products yet also conveyed their professionalism and outstanding dedication to customer service.The site not only needed to look good but had to encompass a wide range of sophisticated online offerings, audio and visual displays, intranet support for customers and a world-wide network of distributors – all administered by a comprehensive content management system.

The Society of Editors has more than 400 members in national, regional and local
newspapers, magazines, broadcasting and new media, journalism education and media law. It campaigns for media freedom, self regulation, the public's right to know and the maintenance of standards in journalism. Although their market is not a standard commercial one, they do undertake a wide range of promotional activities.

Over the past three years MagStar have supported the Society through the planning and management of the Society's annual conference and gala dinner, the development of a website with e-commerce and intranet functionality, and the design and production of printed materials.

The Society's recent conference in Glasgow was another huge success - with the opening lecture from Andrew Neil and a keynote address from the Director General of the BBC, Mark Thompson. A record number of delegates, and leading lights from the media industry, attended the sessions over three days and gathered together for a very special evening at the magnificent Kelvingrove art gallery and museum for a civic dinner as guests of the Lord Provost and Glasgow City Council.

"Brilliant, helpful, unflustered, efficient and a joy to do business with" and...
"The organisation was first class. I think this is one of the best conferences I've attended in recent years." ...are just two of the many comments received
from satisfied delegates.

A well-respected preparatory school in Cambridge sought our assistance in developing their online profile. Targeted to current and prospective parents, the staff were keen to convey the atmosphere and ethos of the school and for the site to be representative rather than overtly promotional. They also wanted to provide a user-friendly and interactive information and communication resource for parents.

It was important to St Faith’s to retain "ownership" of the website. With this in mind, our project team worked closely with key staff to produce a site that combined the technical functionality required with a welcoming and user friendly interface, reflecting the school identity, which they can truly call their own.