Rensselaer - Bicentennial Interactive Timeline

About the project

New York, United States
October 2023
RPI

Custom Software Development

Project Management

Education

Developed by JetRockets for RPI’s bicentennial, this interactive site includes moderation tools and advanced search features.

Challenge

RPI approached JetRockets with the challenge of creating a high-impact, visually engaging website to celebrate their bicentennial. The site needed to spotlight 200 years of innovation through a dynamic, interactive timeline, emphasizing their legacy. With an extremely aggressive timeline to align with their scheduled celebration events, RPI required a fast, efficient development cycle without sacrificing quality.

Solutions

JetRockets tackled this ambitious project by leveraging our expertise in rapid web development, delivering a fully functional, mobile-responsive website on an accelerated timeline. Our team focused on creating a modern, visually captivating site while integrating a custom-built interactive timeline to guide visitors through RPI’s key milestones. We worked closely with RPI to ensure that the project remained aligned with their brand and vision, even as we moved quickly to meet the deadline.

Key Features and Impact

Interactive Timeline: This custom-built feature allowed visitors to explore RPI’s groundbreaking achievements chronologically, making the user experience both educational and engaging.

Mobile-Responsive Design: Ensured accessibility across all devices, driving higher engagement and allowing users to access content from anywhere.

Seamless Mailing List Integration: Enabled RPI to capture visitor information and build ongoing relationships through event updates and future announcements.

Bicentennial Launch Success

The project was completed on time and played a crucial role in the successful promotion of RPI’s bicentennial celebrations, elevating their brand presence.

Results

JetRockets delivered a high-quality, interactive website on time, helping RPI celebrate its bicentennial in style. The site not only provided a visually rich and immersive experience but also significantly increased engagement with the RPI community. Its launch coincided with the bicentennial, drawing in visitors and showcasing the institute’s enduring contributions to technology and education. The aggressive timeline was met without any compromise on quality or functionality, underscoring JetRockets’ ability to execute complex projects under pressure.

Integrations

netlify (for deploy)
Mailchimp

Team: 2 people

1 frontend developer
1 PM

RPI