Comparative analysis of interactive web experiences and campaign microsites

Marcus Ellison

Senior Digital Design Analyst

Marcus compares era-defining microsites, launch campaigns, and studio reels with a sharp eye for what the industry copied next.

Articles by Marcus Ellison

The Anatomy of a Flash-Era Entertainment MicrositeJune 10, 2026
Explore how Flash-era entertainment microsites balanced motion, campaign logic, and platform constraints—and what their
7 Essential After Effects Techniques That Defined the Exopolis EraJune 8, 2026
Explore seven mid-2000s After Effects techniques behind tactile web motion, and learn how to adapt their layered look fo
Documenting a Studio Legacy Without Turning It Into a Sales SiteJune 5, 2026
Discover how to document a digital design studio's legacy through an academic lens. Learn to prioritize process and cult
Exobotics and Early Interactive Music Promos: A Flash-Era Case StudyMay 12, 2026
Explore the Exobotics case study to see how early Flash microsites combined customizable interfaces and interactive musi
Why Design Awards Matter for Interactive ArchivesMay 1, 2026
Discover how historical design awards provide crucial context, provenance, and validation for archiving early interactiv
Los Angeles, Commercial Production, and the Web Design CrossoverApril 20, 2026
Explore how the convergence of Los Angeles commercial production and digital agencies revolutionized interactive web des
Entertainment Brands and the Microsite EraMarch 3, 2026
Discover how early entertainment brands pioneered immersive digital experiences. Explore the design theories and interac