Lex International: Championing International Law with Easy-to-Use Web Development
The Client
Lex International is a non-profit legal organisation with a big goal: to develop creative solutions to global problems using international law. They work with civil society organisations, governments, international bodies, scientists, and media outlets to find innovative, bold solutions to global challenges.
Beatrice Fihn was previously the Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). Under her leadership, the organisation was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017.
The Challenge
Lex International’s work is high-impact, and they needed a website to match. They were looking for a simple, extendable site. It had to be clear and concise, and needed to communicate its message effectively. They wanted a professional and modern look without things feeling too corporate.
We were also able to focus on some potential obstacles that the organisation might encounter in the future – such as sustainability – and build solutions into our plan right from the very start. For example, we tasked ourselves with getting the site as small and fast-loading as possible. This would facilitate easy browsing and a seamless user experience while minimising the impact on the planet.
How We Helped
We used simple, lightweight tools to integrate animation, including JSON (which is light and loads quickly) and CSS (another lightweight tool for the smaller page animations). We then referred Lex International to our design partners, who further brought their vision to life. The client loved websites with animation touches, and these elements were integrated into the homepage hero banner and smaller sections throughout.
In terms of sustainability, we successfully achieved a grade A carbon rating, and Lex International’s low-carbon website is now cleaner than 89% of tested sites. This type of sustainable web design puts people and the planet first, with reduced energy usage and lower emissions.
In just six weeks, we delivered on our promise. Simple design and sustainability helped us achieve a clean, user-friendly website. This allowed us to seamlessly showcase Lex International’s core aims: fostering communication, empowering communities to drive change, and bringing diverse sectors together.
“We decided to go with Soto as several Geneva-based organisations we know have used their services in the past, and spoke so highly of them.
Our experience has been exceptional and beyond our expectations. They have delivered on time, to budget, and have asked the right questions to ensure we’ve received a great platform. Zoey and her team have grasped our needs in a very user-friendly manner, and we would be happy to recommend Soto to any NGO or IO in the future!”
Beatrice Fihn, Director, Lex International
