The eight storey high, 12,000-square-metre M2M building will be home to some of Colombo’s most innovative workspaces, a restaurant, a cafe and an events pavilion. The building carries with it the vision of being a hub for creative collaboration and original thinking. Each floor has a character of its own, and is unique in layout and design.
Such an innovative building requires an equally innovative website. Therefore, Moot Manor, the owner of M2M, partnered with Affno to create an online presence that would do justice to its bold vision.
The M2M website brings to life the building’s tasteful, creative design, and showcases what it means to everyone involved in its development. Every floor of the building is showcased in an interactive floor plan, complete with 360 degree views. The website is video rich, showcasing conversations with the creators and illustrating the role they expect M2M to play in shaping Sri Lanka’s future. Importantly, the website is designed to generate leads, with a downloadable brochure and calls to action to get in touch to say hello or reserve a space.
Drawing inspiration from the gridded facade of the building, which was based on local weaving patterns, the website design incorporates colourful geometric lines marking a path through each page. With minimal written content and seamless resizing, the mobile-first design ensures the site offers an engaging experience on devices of every size.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
M2M is a project of Moot Manor. Lead Architects on the project are Netherlands-based architecture and urban design practice MVRDV, in collaboration with local architects ACS Integrated and PWA Architects. Completion of the building is slated for February 2019.
The new website of Hirdaramani Group was designed to showcase the group’s standing as a front runner of the apparel industry. It highlights the rich history behind a brand which is over 100 years old, and uses design techniques such as full-screen imagery and custom iconography to add a modern flavor.
All business segments are detailed, while Apparel, as the key sector that Hirdaramani engages in, has been given prominence. The website copy has been crafted to ensure that the ideologies the group holds are portrayed, going beyond a factual introduction to the Group’s offerings.
Users are invited to browse galleries of photos, visit subsidiary websites and view the latest news, events and videos of the Group. Meanwhile, the Hirdaramani blog offers a sneak peek behind the scenes of the ‘100 year old startup’.
One of the key audiences of the website is prospective recruits, so the site places Hirdaramani Careers in focus, with testimonials from employees and the facility to browse opportunities available in each sector. The sustainability initiatives of the company also stand out, with a downloadable Sustainability Report provided and details on the environmental, wellness-related, training initiatives and community projects which Hirdaramani engages in.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Progressing from a single retail store founded in the early 1900s, today the Hirdaramani Group is a global enterprise with a diversified network spanning 60,000+ associates, six countries and multiple industry sectors – Apparel, Power, Leisure, Retail, IT and Financial Services. Hirdaramani also boasts the world's first state-of-the-art green apparel factory and Asia's first CarbonNeutral® apparel factory.
Affno’s website for Periceyl (Private) Limited showcases the full range of the company’s offering, neatly categorising the choice of foreign liquors, locally manufactured foreign liquors and arrack marketed by Periceyl. Against an elegant black backdrop, each beverage is attractively described with details on how it is crafted, its flavour, intensity, and even whether it has won awards internationally.
The company’s background and history are also showcased and career opportunities available at the organisation are detailed. A multimedia gallery highlights the marketing material of the organisation.
Meanwhile, a section on responsible drinking provides valuable advice on identifying limits, respecting oneself and others and travelling safely.
Users of the website are equipped in getting in touch with the company and a powerful search facility makes finding any item a breeze. The site is easily accessible from any device, adjusting seamlessly to suit any screen size.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Periceyl (Pvt) Ltd. was incorporated in 1996 as a joint venture between the Pernod Ricard Group of France and DCSL (Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka). The company produces and distributes locally manufactured foreign liquor and arrack to hotels, restaurants, clubs, exclusive supermarket chains and licensed liquor shops. Today, Periceyl is fully owned by DCSL, which purchased the shares of the Pernod Ricard Group in 2007.
Affno’s device responsive website for Melstacorp PLC provides insight into all sectors of this high-performing conglomerate. It illustrates the strength and stability of the conglomerate, with details on the company, its leadership and history, alongside the credentials of each subsidiary company.
Prospective investors are a key audience segment, and are therefore equipped with valuable information on the market price, stock exchange listing and shareholder distribution, making a solid case for investing in the company. The governance practices of the organisation are also detailed for critical insight into how the organisation follows best practices in ensuring high standards.
Keeping the website fresh and up-to-date, the latest news on the performance of the conglomerate and each subsidiary is also provided. The latest vacancies are showcased, and visitors are given the option to easily get in touch with Melstacorp, whether by submitting an online form, locating the organisation on a Google map, or placing a call.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
With over 12,500 employees, Melstacorp PLC, one of the ten largest companies of CSE, is a Sri Lankan diversified conglomerate with business interests spanning a wide range of industries. The Group is home to 19 direct and indirect subsidiaries as well as two associate companies in sectors including beverages, telecommunications, leisure, plantations, energy, logistics and financial services amongst others.
The Affno Ventures website uses the concept of the Tangram, an ancient transformation puzzle which can create a virtually endless number of forms, as a metaphor for the creative and strategic thinking that allows Affno Ventures to transform endless ideas into profitable digital businesses.
The tangram alters before the user’s eyes, the seven dancing shapes rearranging to form different animals, characters and objects. Meanwhile, the minimalistic design of the site uses just two colours while painting a picture of the company’s optimistic ideologies.
The website introduces Affno Ventures, its background, values and leadership, and invites visitors to get in touch to share their bright ideas. A detailed Careers section showcases the range of opportunities available and invites prospective candidates to apply online.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Affno Ventures is a subsidiary of Affno and serves as an incubator to transform heroic ideas into profitable technology companies. The company generates ideas based on key market needs, researches and analyses these for potential and viability, and launches technological platforms strategically designed by experience architects to generate massive returns.
The Jetwing Symphony website was designed by Affno to invite participation in the company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) while projecting the attractiveness and grandeur of the brand.
The website immediately immerses visitors in its beautiful properties dispersed across Sri Lanka with stunning, full-screen imagery that transports viewers to the locations of luxury they depict.
Visitors are invited to learn more about each of the properties under the Jetwing Symphony name, and the achievements that the organisation has garnered. Prospective investors were equipped with the facility to download a prospectus and contact Jetwing Symphony for more information.
As part of Affno’s 360-degree approach, an online campaign was launched along with the website which drew over 90,000 views in less than two weeks. Advertisements were run on the home page of the Colombo Stock Exchange website, websites for local investors, business and economy websites, and the Business sections of news websites, and the ads showed up on Google Search when visitors entered one of 500 shortlisted key terms.
Visitors spent an impressive four minutes interacting with the website, reflecting how engaged they were, and the website secured an impressive number of inquiries, contributing to the success of the IPO.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Incorporated in 2007, Jetwing Symphony now serves as the Jetwing Group’s investment arm. Its current portfolio includes Jetwing Yala (Yala), Jetwing Kaduruketha (Wellawaya), Jetwing Lake (Dambulla), Jetwing Surf (Pottuvil Point) and Jetwing Colombo Seven (Colombo).
The Mercmarine Training website was designed to invite students to embark on a life at sea, inspiring them to seek out training opportunities at Mercmarine Training.
The website is designed to engage a youthful audience, with attractive full-screen imagery and skimmable content easily accessible via any mobile device. It also offers 360-degree tours of Mercmarine Training facilities, from the Navigation, Engine and Fire simulation rooms to the workshops, training stations and galley. By opting for real, authentic imagery over stock images, interviewing key personnel and actively studying the unique operations of the organisation, Affno sought to reliably project the Mercmarine Training offering.
The site navigation has been designed to make it easy to rapidly locate relevant courses based on the user’s level of education. Within a single click from the home page, O-Level and A-Level qualified candidates can view the courses applicable to them without getting distracted by irrelevant content.
The website takes care to visually depict life at the institute, with rich galleries organised by role. Course details, career trajectories and answers to common questions are provided, aiding prospective students in decision making.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Mercmarine has been training seafarers in Shipboarding, Ship Management and Crew Management for the past 30 years. Mercmarine Training aims to impart academic knowledge of the techniques required by a seafarer, and provide practical training in the skills that come from long years of experience acquired at sea by professional seamen. The institute provides the latest equipment and a highly skilled faculty with long experience in all practical aspects of the shipping industry.
At Affno, sustainability is a passion. Therefore, when Friends of Wilpattu, a community of volunteers dedicated to the protection and preservation of Wilpattu National Park, requested Affno’s help in securing donations for actions to prevent poaching and enable animal mobility, Affno was quick to come on board.
Taking the initiative on as a CSR project, Affno developed a website for the community to educate the public about its cause. Understanding the importance of credibility, the website provides details on the Friends of Wilpattu team, their ongoing and completed projects, and short and long term plans for preservation.
The key reasons for the immediate next action required – to develop the South Wilpattu boundary – are provided upfront, from preventing poaching to distributing traffic across the park, and visitors are invited to learn more about these efforts.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Friends of Wilpattu is a not-for-profit organisation comprising a diverse group of volunteers who contribute time and resources towards conserving, protecting and preserving Wilpattu National Park for current and future generations.
The new Havelock City website brings to life the theme of ‘space’ which accentuates the 18 acres of space residents of Havelock City can enjoy – space to live, space to breathe, space for retail, space in the heart of a bustling, metropolitan city.
Designed and developed by Affno (Pvt) Ltd., the new website (www.havelockcity.lk) uses full-screen imagery to immerse visitors in the prospect of luxury living in the heart of Colombo. Highlighting the Melford and Stratford Towers which are now available for sale, the website encourages viewers to explore and imagine a new lifestyle.
The information architecture has been carefully orchestrated to provide a visitor with all they would need to know, from the facilities that would be available to them as a resident to insights into the credibility of the developers, Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC. Recognising investors as a strategic audience group, a dedicated investor section is provided to meet all their needs. Meanwhile, the mobile-responsive design ensures the site is easily navigable by those browsing on the go.
While meeting information needs, the website is also designed to attract quality leads. It draws visitors to take action towards making a purchase by inviting them to download an e-brochure, study a floor plan or request a call from an agent.
Adopting a holistic approach, Affno launched an online media campaign consecutively which achieved 90% share of voice among targeted audience groups and continues to secure substantial leads.
With a history of over 17 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Havelock City is an elegant mixed-use development project offering 18 acres of residential, retail and commercial space in the heart of Colombo. Brought to life by Mireka Capital Land (Pvt) Ltd., Havelock City is a fully owned subsidiary of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC the largest listed property company in Sri Lanka, and the developer and owner of the iconic World Trade Center, Colombo. The organization’s principal shareholder is the Singapore-based Shing Kwan Group.
Being a company with a history of over 150 years, the Siddhalepa group’s story is not an unknown one. Affno used its 15-year partnership with this beloved household name as a perch to rebuild its website to serve the latest international web trends and meet the demands of an increasingly dynamic audience base.
Siddhalepa’s first website made it a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s e-commerce space. The new website provides a treasure trove of information on Ayurvedic remedies while allowing consumers to purchase their favourite Ayurvedic products with ease via the latest web technologies.
Fostering e-commerce, the mobile-responsive website is designed to draw in leads, highlighting featured products which are popular among visitors and inviting users to browse Siddhalepa’s product range without leaving the home page. Visitors can add products to their wish list, read product reviews, view similar products and compare products side by side before making the decision to purchase.
Repeat customers are encouraged to review products while sharing buttons invite users to share their favourite items with their friends via social media. The website also provides a herbal dictionary and herbal remedies for common ailments, along with recipes for wellbeing. In this way, the site endeavours to create a community around the Siddhalepa brand.
The website uses full-screen imagery in shades of green, brown and white to create a sense of relaxation and being grounded with nature. As an informational hub, the website immerses visitors in the concepts of Ayurveda and the heritage of Sri Lanka, highlighting the authentic goodness of Siddhalepa’s products.
The website is also interactive, with sections like ‘Ask our Doctor’ which encourages visitors to get insights from Siddhalepa’s gurus and ‘Healing with Siddhalepa’ which allows users to pinpoint their problem areas on a body map and view the corresponding solutions.
With a history of over 17 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Siddhalepa is the flagship brand of the Hettigoda Group, manufacturers of over 150 Ayurveda medicines, health care, beauty, skin, oral care, wellness and spa products. The Group was founded in Sri Lanka in 1937 by Kidney Specialist and Astrologer Dr. Hendrick de Silva Hettigoda. In 1994, Hettigoda Industries was the first ayurvedic drug manufacturing company in Asia to receive the prestigious international standards quality systems certificate for its preparations, the ISO 9002 certificate. Today it is certified with ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 22000 and HACCP.
Founded in 1909, the Old Girls' Association (OGA) of Ladies' College is a prestigious organisation which strives to further the mission of Ladies College, Sri Lanka. The Executive Committee of the OGA sought to build an interactive website which engaged the OGA community and fostered stronger relationships and greater contribution.
The website equips OGA members in purchasing memorabilia such as house t-shirts, caps and aprons in the style of the Ladies’ College school uniform. Furthering the sense of nostalgia, past events conducted by the OGA are attractively showcased, complete with multimedia galleries.
Community members are also able to contribute to the OGA by making secure online donations.
The new website features an upcoming events calendar which highlights the latest events and activities of the OGA. Visitors can access downloadable newsletters from 2008 onwards and browse details on the history of the association, its constitution, current Executive Committee, President’s message, and Chapel Trust. And the LC Spotlight section further the pride of visiting ‘LC-ites’ who can view the accomplishments of their peers who gone on to speak at TED, help detect gravitational waves, receive recognition from the Queen, and break several glass ceilings.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
The Old Girls' Association of Ladies' College engages in activities that encourage the membership to come together in fellowship and solidarity, for the purpose of shouldering its collective responsibility towards its alma mater and the teachers and future students of Ladies College.
Mr. Saleh Tarradah, CEO of ST Consultants and Partner to Affno, wanted a website that would reflect the prestige of the ST Consultants brand, and turned to Affno to bring the brand online.
As credibility is a vital factor, the website introduces the profile of Mr. Saleh Tarradah as CEO and highlights the company’s participation at forums and conferences across the Gulf region, from Bahrain to Dubai. The achievements of the organisation are also highlighted, along with the specific services provided.
Highlighting the thought leadership of the organisation, a ‘Thoughts’ section addresses topics such as “Do we need to transform the municipal services?” and discusses approaches to improvement. This showcases the insight ST Consultants can bring to the table and gives visitors a flavour of the company’s areas of expertise.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
ST Consultants is a Bahrain based company established in August 2011 and headed by CEO Saleh Tarradah who has more than 30 years of technical and management experience in the private sector, including over 15 years’ experience as a General Manager and a member of Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) Executive Management Team.
One of Bahrain’s leading conglomerates, Mohammed Jalal & Sons (MJS) proudly launched its new website on 26th of December 2016 at Diplomat Hotel.
The new Mohammed Jalal & Sons (MJS) website, which targets an audience of investors, partners and potential employees, was developed by Affno Middle East WLL, and is uniquely user-friendly, with multi-path navigation enabling users to find the information they seek within one or two clicks. With comprehensive information communicating the strength and stability of the MJS Group, the website affirms the Group’s status in the digital age.
The site provides a number of customer-oriented features, including a quick contact form allowing visitors to rapidly get in touch with the company. Designed with today’s tech-ready audience in mind, the website is mobile-responsive, adapting to all manner of mobile and tablet devices. The backend of the website is equally efficient, allowing many functionalities including obtaining CVs uploaded by job applicants.
The website was designed to be visually engaging using large immersive imagery to give audiences a feel for MJS operations. Throughout its pages, the website strives to project the vision and mission of MJS and ignite enthusiasm in all visitors.
Mohammed Jalal & Sons (MJS), founded in 1947, has developed into one of the leading businesses in the Kingdom, representing many key sectors including construction, oil and gas, contracting, engineering, trading, IT solutions and services, food and beverage, travel, interior design, lifts and escalators, water purification, security services and more. MJS has further established a global presence in other regions including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar.
Affno, established in 2000 and having business in 10 countries, is a leading player in the digital sphere. The company engages in the development of high-end websites and knowledge management software, and continues to break new ground in e-Government and mobile applications.
MAS Linea Aqua recently partnered with Affno to offer clients around the world the opportunity to have custom-designed swimwear shipped to them from the comfort of their own home.
In the first phase of what promises to be a long and valuable partnership, local entrepreneurs Rum Punch Resortwear who fall under the many brands supported by Linea Aqua, have begun to promote and sell their swimwear to a global clientele. The tool designed by Affno allows users to customise and design swimwear and the site too is customised in order to attract the brand’s target audience by leveraging design elements like a bright, eye-catching colour scheme and mobile responsive design. The design is also focused on offering high usability which enables users’ to design and purchase their customised swimwear within a couple of clicks.
MAS Linea Aqua is a joint venture between Speedo International (UK), Brandot International (US) & MAS Holdings of Sri Lanka, and their vision is to become the most captivating swimwear brand in the world. At present they have grown from their origins in 2001 to become the driving strength behind some of the most prominent swimwear brands in the world. The company’s product capabilities range from high-performance competition swimwear to designer wear, leisure and children’s swimwear.
With a history of 17 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
The partnership between the two entities not only suggests strong moves forward in terms of technology but will also keep the Sri Lankan flag flying high.
The eight storey high, 12,000-square-metre M2M building will be home to some of Colombo’s most innovative workspaces, a restaurant, a cafe and an events pavilion. The building carries with it the vision of being a hub for creative collaboration and original thinking. Each floor has a character of its own, and is unique in layout and design.
Such an innovative building requires an equally innovative website. Therefore, Moot Manor, the owner of M2M, partnered with Affno to create an online presence that would do justice to its bold vision.
The M2M website brings to life the building’s tasteful, creative design, and showcases what it means to everyone involved in its development. Every floor of the building is showcased in an interactive floor plan, complete with 360 degree views. The website is video rich, showcasing conversations with the creators and illustrating the role they expect M2M to play in shaping Sri Lanka’s future. Importantly, the website is designed to generate leads, with a downloadable brochure and calls to action to get in touch to say hello or reserve a space.
Drawing inspiration from the gridded facade of the building, which was based on local weaving patterns, the website design incorporates colourful geometric lines marking a path through each page. With minimal written content and seamless resizing, the mobile-first design ensures the site offers an engaging experience on devices of every size.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
M2M is a project of Moot Manor. Lead Architects on the project are Netherlands-based architecture and urban design practice MVRDV, in collaboration with local architects ACS Integrated and PWA Architects. Completion of the building is slated for February 2019.
The new website of Hirdaramani Group was designed to showcase the group’s standing as a front runner of the apparel industry. It highlights the rich history behind a brand which is over 100 years old, and uses design techniques such as full-screen imagery and custom iconography to add a modern flavor.
All business segments are detailed, while Apparel, as the key sector that Hirdaramani engages in, has been given prominence. The website copy has been crafted to ensure that the ideologies the group holds are portrayed, going beyond a factual introduction to the Group’s offerings.
Users are invited to browse galleries of photos, visit subsidiary websites and view the latest news, events and videos of the Group. Meanwhile, the Hirdaramani blog offers a sneak peek behind the scenes of the ‘100 year old startup’.
One of the key audiences of the website is prospective recruits, so the site places Hirdaramani Careers in focus, with testimonials from employees and the facility to browse opportunities available in each sector. The sustainability initiatives of the company also stand out, with a downloadable Sustainability Report provided and details on the environmental, wellness-related, training initiatives and community projects which Hirdaramani engages in.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Progressing from a single retail store founded in the early 1900s, today the Hirdaramani Group is a global enterprise with a diversified network spanning 60,000+ associates, six countries and multiple industry sectors – Apparel, Power, Leisure, Retail, IT and Financial Services. Hirdaramani also boasts the world's first state-of-the-art green apparel factory and Asia's first CarbonNeutral® apparel factory.
Affno’s website for Periceyl (Private) Limited showcases the full range of the company’s offering, neatly categorising the choice of foreign liquors, locally manufactured foreign liquors and arrack marketed by Periceyl. Against an elegant black backdrop, each beverage is attractively described with details on how it is crafted, its flavour, intensity, and even whether it has won awards internationally.
The company’s background and history are also showcased and career opportunities available at the organisation are detailed. A multimedia gallery highlights the marketing material of the organisation.
Meanwhile, a section on responsible drinking provides valuable advice on identifying limits, respecting oneself and others and travelling safely.
Users of the website are equipped in getting in touch with the company and a powerful search facility makes finding any item a breeze. The site is easily accessible from any device, adjusting seamlessly to suit any screen size.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Periceyl (Pvt) Ltd. was incorporated in 1996 as a joint venture between the Pernod Ricard Group of France and DCSL (Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka). The company produces and distributes locally manufactured foreign liquor and arrack to hotels, restaurants, clubs, exclusive supermarket chains and licensed liquor shops. Today, Periceyl is fully owned by DCSL, which purchased the shares of the Pernod Ricard Group in 2007.
Affno’s device responsive website for Melstacorp PLC provides insight into all sectors of this high-performing conglomerate. It illustrates the strength and stability of the conglomerate, with details on the company, its leadership and history, alongside the credentials of each subsidiary company.
Prospective investors are a key audience segment, and are therefore equipped with valuable information on the market price, stock exchange listing and shareholder distribution, making a solid case for investing in the company. The governance practices of the organisation are also detailed for critical insight into how the organisation follows best practices in ensuring high standards.
Keeping the website fresh and up-to-date, the latest news on the performance of the conglomerate and each subsidiary is also provided. The latest vacancies are showcased, and visitors are given the option to easily get in touch with Melstacorp, whether by submitting an online form, locating the organisation on a Google map, or placing a call.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
With over 12,500 employees, Melstacorp PLC, one of the ten largest companies of CSE, is a Sri Lankan diversified conglomerate with business interests spanning a wide range of industries. The Group is home to 19 direct and indirect subsidiaries as well as two associate companies in sectors including beverages, telecommunications, leisure, plantations, energy, logistics and financial services amongst others.
The Affno Ventures website uses the concept of the Tangram, an ancient transformation puzzle which can create a virtually endless number of forms, as a metaphor for the creative and strategic thinking that allows Affno Ventures to transform endless ideas into profitable digital businesses.
The tangram alters before the user’s eyes, the seven dancing shapes rearranging to form different animals, characters and objects. Meanwhile, the minimalistic design of the site uses just two colours while painting a picture of the company’s optimistic ideologies.
The website introduces Affno Ventures, its background, values and leadership, and invites visitors to get in touch to share their bright ideas. A detailed Careers section showcases the range of opportunities available and invites prospective candidates to apply online.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Affno Ventures is a subsidiary of Affno and serves as an incubator to transform heroic ideas into profitable technology companies. The company generates ideas based on key market needs, researches and analyses these for potential and viability, and launches technological platforms strategically designed by experience architects to generate massive returns.
The Jetwing Symphony website was designed by Affno to invite participation in the company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) while projecting the attractiveness and grandeur of the brand.
The website immediately immerses visitors in its beautiful properties dispersed across Sri Lanka with stunning, full-screen imagery that transports viewers to the locations of luxury they depict.
Visitors are invited to learn more about each of the properties under the Jetwing Symphony name, and the achievements that the organisation has garnered. Prospective investors were equipped with the facility to download a prospectus and contact Jetwing Symphony for more information.
As part of Affno’s 360-degree approach, an online campaign was launched along with the website which drew over 90,000 views in less than two weeks. Advertisements were run on the home page of the Colombo Stock Exchange website, websites for local investors, business and economy websites, and the Business sections of news websites, and the ads showed up on Google Search when visitors entered one of 500 shortlisted key terms.
Visitors spent an impressive four minutes interacting with the website, reflecting how engaged they were, and the website secured an impressive number of inquiries, contributing to the success of the IPO.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Incorporated in 2007, Jetwing Symphony now serves as the Jetwing Group’s investment arm. Its current portfolio includes Jetwing Yala (Yala), Jetwing Kaduruketha (Wellawaya), Jetwing Lake (Dambulla), Jetwing Surf (Pottuvil Point) and Jetwing Colombo Seven (Colombo).
The Mercmarine Training website was designed to invite students to embark on a life at sea, inspiring them to seek out training opportunities at Mercmarine Training.
The website is designed to engage a youthful audience, with attractive full-screen imagery and skimmable content easily accessible via any mobile device. It also offers 360-degree tours of Mercmarine Training facilities, from the Navigation, Engine and Fire simulation rooms to the workshops, training stations and galley. By opting for real, authentic imagery over stock images, interviewing key personnel and actively studying the unique operations of the organisation, Affno sought to reliably project the Mercmarine Training offering.
The site navigation has been designed to make it easy to rapidly locate relevant courses based on the user’s level of education. Within a single click from the home page, O-Level and A-Level qualified candidates can view the courses applicable to them without getting distracted by irrelevant content.
The website takes care to visually depict life at the institute, with rich galleries organised by role. Course details, career trajectories and answers to common questions are provided, aiding prospective students in decision making.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Mercmarine has been training seafarers in Shipboarding, Ship Management and Crew Management for the past 30 years. Mercmarine Training aims to impart academic knowledge of the techniques required by a seafarer, and provide practical training in the skills that come from long years of experience acquired at sea by professional seamen. The institute provides the latest equipment and a highly skilled faculty with long experience in all practical aspects of the shipping industry.
At Affno, sustainability is a passion. Therefore, when Friends of Wilpattu, a community of volunteers dedicated to the protection and preservation of Wilpattu National Park, requested Affno’s help in securing donations for actions to prevent poaching and enable animal mobility, Affno was quick to come on board.
Taking the initiative on as a CSR project, Affno developed a website for the community to educate the public about its cause. Understanding the importance of credibility, the website provides details on the Friends of Wilpattu team, their ongoing and completed projects, and short and long term plans for preservation.
The key reasons for the immediate next action required – to develop the South Wilpattu boundary – are provided upfront, from preventing poaching to distributing traffic across the park, and visitors are invited to learn more about these efforts.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Friends of Wilpattu is a not-for-profit organisation comprising a diverse group of volunteers who contribute time and resources towards conserving, protecting and preserving Wilpattu National Park for current and future generations.
The new Havelock City website brings to life the theme of ‘space’ which accentuates the 18 acres of space residents of Havelock City can enjoy – space to live, space to breathe, space for retail, space in the heart of a bustling, metropolitan city.
Designed and developed by Affno (Pvt) Ltd., the new website (www.havelockcity.lk) uses full-screen imagery to immerse visitors in the prospect of luxury living in the heart of Colombo. Highlighting the Melford and Stratford Towers which are now available for sale, the website encourages viewers to explore and imagine a new lifestyle.
The information architecture has been carefully orchestrated to provide a visitor with all they would need to know, from the facilities that would be available to them as a resident to insights into the credibility of the developers, Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC. Recognising investors as a strategic audience group, a dedicated investor section is provided to meet all their needs. Meanwhile, the mobile-responsive design ensures the site is easily navigable by those browsing on the go.
While meeting information needs, the website is also designed to attract quality leads. It draws visitors to take action towards making a purchase by inviting them to download an e-brochure, study a floor plan or request a call from an agent.
Adopting a holistic approach, Affno launched an online media campaign consecutively which achieved 90% share of voice among targeted audience groups and continues to secure substantial leads.
With a history of over 17 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Havelock City is an elegant mixed-use development project offering 18 acres of residential, retail and commercial space in the heart of Colombo. Brought to life by Mireka Capital Land (Pvt) Ltd., Havelock City is a fully owned subsidiary of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC the largest listed property company in Sri Lanka, and the developer and owner of the iconic World Trade Center, Colombo. The organization’s principal shareholder is the Singapore-based Shing Kwan Group.
Being a company with a history of over 150 years, the Siddhalepa group’s story is not an unknown one. Affno used its 15-year partnership with this beloved household name as a perch to rebuild its website to serve the latest international web trends and meet the demands of an increasingly dynamic audience base.
Siddhalepa’s first website made it a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s e-commerce space. The new website provides a treasure trove of information on Ayurvedic remedies while allowing consumers to purchase their favourite Ayurvedic products with ease via the latest web technologies.
Fostering e-commerce, the mobile-responsive website is designed to draw in leads, highlighting featured products which are popular among visitors and inviting users to browse Siddhalepa’s product range without leaving the home page. Visitors can add products to their wish list, read product reviews, view similar products and compare products side by side before making the decision to purchase.
Repeat customers are encouraged to review products while sharing buttons invite users to share their favourite items with their friends via social media. The website also provides a herbal dictionary and herbal remedies for common ailments, along with recipes for wellbeing. In this way, the site endeavours to create a community around the Siddhalepa brand.
The website uses full-screen imagery in shades of green, brown and white to create a sense of relaxation and being grounded with nature. As an informational hub, the website immerses visitors in the concepts of Ayurveda and the heritage of Sri Lanka, highlighting the authentic goodness of Siddhalepa’s products.
The website is also interactive, with sections like ‘Ask our Doctor’ which encourages visitors to get insights from Siddhalepa’s gurus and ‘Healing with Siddhalepa’ which allows users to pinpoint their problem areas on a body map and view the corresponding solutions.
With a history of over 17 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Siddhalepa is the flagship brand of the Hettigoda Group, manufacturers of over 150 Ayurveda medicines, health care, beauty, skin, oral care, wellness and spa products. The Group was founded in Sri Lanka in 1937 by Kidney Specialist and Astrologer Dr. Hendrick de Silva Hettigoda. In 1994, Hettigoda Industries was the first ayurvedic drug manufacturing company in Asia to receive the prestigious international standards quality systems certificate for its preparations, the ISO 9002 certificate. Today it is certified with ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 22000 and HACCP.
Founded in 1909, the Old Girls' Association (OGA) of Ladies' College is a prestigious organisation which strives to further the mission of Ladies College, Sri Lanka. The Executive Committee of the OGA sought to build an interactive website which engaged the OGA community and fostered stronger relationships and greater contribution.
The website equips OGA members in purchasing memorabilia such as house t-shirts, caps and aprons in the style of the Ladies’ College school uniform. Furthering the sense of nostalgia, past events conducted by the OGA are attractively showcased, complete with multimedia galleries.
Community members are also able to contribute to the OGA by making secure online donations.
The new website features an upcoming events calendar which highlights the latest events and activities of the OGA. Visitors can access downloadable newsletters from 2008 onwards and browse details on the history of the association, its constitution, current Executive Committee, President’s message, and Chapel Trust. And the LC Spotlight section further the pride of visiting ‘LC-ites’ who can view the accomplishments of their peers who gone on to speak at TED, help detect gravitational waves, receive recognition from the Queen, and break several glass ceilings.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
The Old Girls' Association of Ladies' College engages in activities that encourage the membership to come together in fellowship and solidarity, for the purpose of shouldering its collective responsibility towards its alma mater and the teachers and future students of Ladies College.
Mr. Saleh Tarradah, CEO of ST Consultants and Partner to Affno, wanted a website that would reflect the prestige of the ST Consultants brand, and turned to Affno to bring the brand online.
As credibility is a vital factor, the website introduces the profile of Mr. Saleh Tarradah as CEO and highlights the company’s participation at forums and conferences across the Gulf region, from Bahrain to Dubai. The achievements of the organisation are also highlighted, along with the specific services provided.
Highlighting the thought leadership of the organisation, a ‘Thoughts’ section addresses topics such as “Do we need to transform the municipal services?” and discusses approaches to improvement. This showcases the insight ST Consultants can bring to the table and gives visitors a flavour of the company’s areas of expertise.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
ST Consultants is a Bahrain based company established in August 2011 and headed by CEO Saleh Tarradah who has more than 30 years of technical and management experience in the private sector, including over 15 years’ experience as a General Manager and a member of Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) Executive Management Team.
One of Bahrain’s leading conglomerates, Mohammed Jalal & Sons (MJS) proudly launched its new website on 26th of December 2016 at Diplomat Hotel.
The new Mohammed Jalal & Sons (MJS) website, which targets an audience of investors, partners and potential employees, was developed by Affno Middle East WLL, and is uniquely user-friendly, with multi-path navigation enabling users to find the information they seek within one or two clicks. With comprehensive information communicating the strength and stability of the MJS Group, the website affirms the Group’s status in the digital age.
The site provides a number of customer-oriented features, including a quick contact form allowing visitors to rapidly get in touch with the company. Designed with today’s tech-ready audience in mind, the website is mobile-responsive, adapting to all manner of mobile and tablet devices. The backend of the website is equally efficient, allowing many functionalities including obtaining CVs uploaded by job applicants.
The website was designed to be visually engaging using large immersive imagery to give audiences a feel for MJS operations. Throughout its pages, the website strives to project the vision and mission of MJS and ignite enthusiasm in all visitors.
Mohammed Jalal & Sons (MJS), founded in 1947, has developed into one of the leading businesses in the Kingdom, representing many key sectors including construction, oil and gas, contracting, engineering, trading, IT solutions and services, food and beverage, travel, interior design, lifts and escalators, water purification, security services and more. MJS has further established a global presence in other regions including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar.
Affno, established in 2000 and having business in 10 countries, is a leading player in the digital sphere. The company engages in the development of high-end websites and knowledge management software, and continues to break new ground in e-Government and mobile applications.
MAS Linea Aqua recently partnered with Affno to offer clients around the world the opportunity to have custom-designed swimwear shipped to them from the comfort of their own home.
In the first phase of what promises to be a long and valuable partnership, local entrepreneurs Rum Punch Resortwear who fall under the many brands supported by Linea Aqua, have begun to promote and sell their swimwear to a global clientele. The tool designed by Affno allows users to customise and design swimwear and the site too is customised in order to attract the brand’s target audience by leveraging design elements like a bright, eye-catching colour scheme and mobile responsive design. The design is also focused on offering high usability which enables users’ to design and purchase their customised swimwear within a couple of clicks.
MAS Linea Aqua is a joint venture between Speedo International (UK), Brandot International (US) & MAS Holdings of Sri Lanka, and their vision is to become the most captivating swimwear brand in the world. At present they have grown from their origins in 2001 to become the driving strength behind some of the most prominent swimwear brands in the world. The company’s product capabilities range from high-performance competition swimwear to designer wear, leisure and children’s swimwear.
With a history of 17 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
The partnership between the two entities not only suggests strong moves forward in terms of technology but will also keep the Sri Lankan flag flying high.
Affno’s state-of-the-art online Ship Registry Portal for the Department of Ports and Maritime Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications in the Kingdom of Bahrain is a groundbreaking initiative for the Middle East. It provides a single point of access for ship owners to make use of all Ship Registry services – online, anywhere, anytime.
The portal has been nominated among hundreds of entries from across the Middle East to be showcased at the Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition (DIGAE) in UAE, which recognises public sector excellence in the Gulf Region.
Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the sixth edition of Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition (DIGAE) will take place from April 9-11, 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, organised by the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Dubai, along with one of its key programmes, Dubai Government Excellence Programme. DIGAE is considered the benchmark for showcasing public sector excellence in the Gulf Region, where nominated authorities, institutions, departments and agencies are chosen from among the hundreds of government institutions across the Middle East to showcase the Region’s most effective programmes and innovative solutions. By demonstrating the most cutting-edge initiatives, the DIGAE aims to foster the next generation of high performing public services.
The Ship Registry Portal empowers ship owners to execute e-services such as registering vessels, securing licenses, obtaining endorsements for vessel officers and for all seamen on board, renewing expired certificates, transferring vessel ownership and more. The solution fully integrates with the Department's other core applications, external payment gateways and bulk messaging operators. Comprehensive reports and statistics are provided on Ship Registry activities, and management now has a bird's eye view of business process efficiency.
With the introduction of the portal, turnaround time has dramatically reduced from weeks to days, paper consumption is virtually nil, payments are processed instantly and queries answered immediately. Ship owners are empowered and Registry management have instant insight into Registry operations. New vessel registrations and license issuance have increased, and Affno's solution continues to support the Department’s growth.
The eight storey high, 12,000-square-metre M2M building will be home to some of Colombo’s most innovative workspaces, a restaurant, a cafe and an events pavilion. The building carries with it the vision of being a hub for creative collaboration and original thinking. Each floor has a character of its own, and is unique in layout and design.
Such an innovative building requires an equally innovative website. Therefore, Moot Manor, the owner of M2M, partnered with Affno to create an online presence that would do justice to its bold vision.
The M2M website brings to life the building’s tasteful, creative design, and showcases what it means to everyone involved in its development. Every floor of the building is showcased in an interactive floor plan, complete with 360 degree views. The website is video rich, showcasing conversations with the creators and illustrating the role they expect M2M to play in shaping Sri Lanka’s future. Importantly, the website is designed to generate leads, with a downloadable brochure and calls to action to get in touch to say hello or reserve a space.
Drawing inspiration from the gridded facade of the building, which was based on local weaving patterns, the website design incorporates colourful geometric lines marking a path through each page. With minimal written content and seamless resizing, the mobile-first design ensures the site offers an engaging experience on devices of every size.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
M2M is a project of Moot Manor. Lead Architects on the project are Netherlands-based architecture and urban design practice MVRDV, in collaboration with local architects ACS Integrated and PWA Architects. Completion of the building is slated for February 2019.
The new website of Hirdaramani Group was designed to showcase the group’s standing as a front runner of the apparel industry. It highlights the rich history behind a brand which is over 100 years old, and uses design techniques such as full-screen imagery and custom iconography to add a modern flavor.
All business segments are detailed, while Apparel, as the key sector that Hirdaramani engages in, has been given prominence. The website copy has been crafted to ensure that the ideologies the group holds are portrayed, going beyond a factual introduction to the Group’s offerings.
Users are invited to browse galleries of photos, visit subsidiary websites and view the latest news, events and videos of the Group. Meanwhile, the Hirdaramani blog offers a sneak peek behind the scenes of the ‘100 year old startup’.
One of the key audiences of the website is prospective recruits, so the site places Hirdaramani Careers in focus, with testimonials from employees and the facility to browse opportunities available in each sector. The sustainability initiatives of the company also stand out, with a downloadable Sustainability Report provided and details on the environmental, wellness-related, training initiatives and community projects which Hirdaramani engages in.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Progressing from a single retail store founded in the early 1900s, today the Hirdaramani Group is a global enterprise with a diversified network spanning 60,000+ associates, six countries and multiple industry sectors – Apparel, Power, Leisure, Retail, IT and Financial Services. Hirdaramani also boasts the world's first state-of-the-art green apparel factory and Asia's first CarbonNeutral® apparel factory.
Affno’s website for Periceyl (Private) Limited showcases the full range of the company’s offering, neatly categorising the choice of foreign liquors, locally manufactured foreign liquors and arrack marketed by Periceyl. Against an elegant black backdrop, each beverage is attractively described with details on how it is crafted, its flavour, intensity, and even whether it has won awards internationally.
The company’s background and history are also showcased and career opportunities available at the organisation are detailed. A multimedia gallery highlights the marketing material of the organisation.
Meanwhile, a section on responsible drinking provides valuable advice on identifying limits, respecting oneself and others and travelling safely.
Users of the website are equipped in getting in touch with the company and a powerful search facility makes finding any item a breeze. The site is easily accessible from any device, adjusting seamlessly to suit any screen size.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Periceyl (Pvt) Ltd. was incorporated in 1996 as a joint venture between the Pernod Ricard Group of France and DCSL (Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka). The company produces and distributes locally manufactured foreign liquor and arrack to hotels, restaurants, clubs, exclusive supermarket chains and licensed liquor shops. Today, Periceyl is fully owned by DCSL, which purchased the shares of the Pernod Ricard Group in 2007.
Affno’s device responsive website for Melstacorp PLC provides insight into all sectors of this high-performing conglomerate. It illustrates the strength and stability of the conglomerate, with details on the company, its leadership and history, alongside the credentials of each subsidiary company.
Prospective investors are a key audience segment, and are therefore equipped with valuable information on the market price, stock exchange listing and shareholder distribution, making a solid case for investing in the company. The governance practices of the organisation are also detailed for critical insight into how the organisation follows best practices in ensuring high standards.
Keeping the website fresh and up-to-date, the latest news on the performance of the conglomerate and each subsidiary is also provided. The latest vacancies are showcased, and visitors are given the option to easily get in touch with Melstacorp, whether by submitting an online form, locating the organisation on a Google map, or placing a call.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
With over 12,500 employees, Melstacorp PLC, one of the ten largest companies of CSE, is a Sri Lankan diversified conglomerate with business interests spanning a wide range of industries. The Group is home to 19 direct and indirect subsidiaries as well as two associate companies in sectors including beverages, telecommunications, leisure, plantations, energy, logistics and financial services amongst others.
The Affno Ventures website uses the concept of the Tangram, an ancient transformation puzzle which can create a virtually endless number of forms, as a metaphor for the creative and strategic thinking that allows Affno Ventures to transform endless ideas into profitable digital businesses.
The tangram alters before the user’s eyes, the seven dancing shapes rearranging to form different animals, characters and objects. Meanwhile, the minimalistic design of the site uses just two colours while painting a picture of the company’s optimistic ideologies.
The website introduces Affno Ventures, its background, values and leadership, and invites visitors to get in touch to share their bright ideas. A detailed Careers section showcases the range of opportunities available and invites prospective candidates to apply online.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Affno Ventures is a subsidiary of Affno and serves as an incubator to transform heroic ideas into profitable technology companies. The company generates ideas based on key market needs, researches and analyses these for potential and viability, and launches technological platforms strategically designed by experience architects to generate massive returns.
The Jetwing Symphony website was designed by Affno to invite participation in the company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) while projecting the attractiveness and grandeur of the brand.
The website immediately immerses visitors in its beautiful properties dispersed across Sri Lanka with stunning, full-screen imagery that transports viewers to the locations of luxury they depict.
Visitors are invited to learn more about each of the properties under the Jetwing Symphony name, and the achievements that the organisation has garnered. Prospective investors were equipped with the facility to download a prospectus and contact Jetwing Symphony for more information.
As part of Affno’s 360-degree approach, an online campaign was launched along with the website which drew over 90,000 views in less than two weeks. Advertisements were run on the home page of the Colombo Stock Exchange website, websites for local investors, business and economy websites, and the Business sections of news websites, and the ads showed up on Google Search when visitors entered one of 500 shortlisted key terms.
Visitors spent an impressive four minutes interacting with the website, reflecting how engaged they were, and the website secured an impressive number of inquiries, contributing to the success of the IPO.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Incorporated in 2007, Jetwing Symphony now serves as the Jetwing Group’s investment arm. Its current portfolio includes Jetwing Yala (Yala), Jetwing Kaduruketha (Wellawaya), Jetwing Lake (Dambulla), Jetwing Surf (Pottuvil Point) and Jetwing Colombo Seven (Colombo).
The Mercmarine Training website was designed to invite students to embark on a life at sea, inspiring them to seek out training opportunities at Mercmarine Training.
The website is designed to engage a youthful audience, with attractive full-screen imagery and skimmable content easily accessible via any mobile device. It also offers 360-degree tours of Mercmarine Training facilities, from the Navigation, Engine and Fire simulation rooms to the workshops, training stations and galley. By opting for real, authentic imagery over stock images, interviewing key personnel and actively studying the unique operations of the organisation, Affno sought to reliably project the Mercmarine Training offering.
The site navigation has been designed to make it easy to rapidly locate relevant courses based on the user’s level of education. Within a single click from the home page, O-Level and A-Level qualified candidates can view the courses applicable to them without getting distracted by irrelevant content.
The website takes care to visually depict life at the institute, with rich galleries organised by role. Course details, career trajectories and answers to common questions are provided, aiding prospective students in decision making.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Mercmarine has been training seafarers in Shipboarding, Ship Management and Crew Management for the past 30 years. Mercmarine Training aims to impart academic knowledge of the techniques required by a seafarer, and provide practical training in the skills that come from long years of experience acquired at sea by professional seamen. The institute provides the latest equipment and a highly skilled faculty with long experience in all practical aspects of the shipping industry.
At Affno, sustainability is a passion. Therefore, when Friends of Wilpattu, a community of volunteers dedicated to the protection and preservation of Wilpattu National Park, requested Affno’s help in securing donations for actions to prevent poaching and enable animal mobility, Affno was quick to come on board.
Taking the initiative on as a CSR project, Affno developed a website for the community to educate the public about its cause. Understanding the importance of credibility, the website provides details on the Friends of Wilpattu team, their ongoing and completed projects, and short and long term plans for preservation.
The key reasons for the immediate next action required – to develop the South Wilpattu boundary – are provided upfront, from preventing poaching to distributing traffic across the park, and visitors are invited to learn more about these efforts.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Friends of Wilpattu is a not-for-profit organisation comprising a diverse group of volunteers who contribute time and resources towards conserving, protecting and preserving Wilpattu National Park for current and future generations.
The new Havelock City website brings to life the theme of ‘space’ which accentuates the 18 acres of space residents of Havelock City can enjoy – space to live, space to breathe, space for retail, space in the heart of a bustling, metropolitan city.
Designed and developed by Affno (Pvt) Ltd., the new website (www.havelockcity.lk) uses full-screen imagery to immerse visitors in the prospect of luxury living in the heart of Colombo. Highlighting the Melford and Stratford Towers which are now available for sale, the website encourages viewers to explore and imagine a new lifestyle.
The information architecture has been carefully orchestrated to provide a visitor with all they would need to know, from the facilities that would be available to them as a resident to insights into the credibility of the developers, Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC. Recognising investors as a strategic audience group, a dedicated investor section is provided to meet all their needs. Meanwhile, the mobile-responsive design ensures the site is easily navigable by those browsing on the go.
While meeting information needs, the website is also designed to attract quality leads. It draws visitors to take action towards making a purchase by inviting them to download an e-brochure, study a floor plan or request a call from an agent.
Adopting a holistic approach, Affno launched an online media campaign consecutively which achieved 90% share of voice among targeted audience groups and continues to secure substantial leads.
With a history of over 17 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Havelock City is an elegant mixed-use development project offering 18 acres of residential, retail and commercial space in the heart of Colombo. Brought to life by Mireka Capital Land (Pvt) Ltd., Havelock City is a fully owned subsidiary of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC the largest listed property company in Sri Lanka, and the developer and owner of the iconic World Trade Center, Colombo. The organization’s principal shareholder is the Singapore-based Shing Kwan Group.
Being a company with a history of over 150 years, the Siddhalepa group’s story is not an unknown one. Affno used its 15-year partnership with this beloved household name as a perch to rebuild its website to serve the latest international web trends and meet the demands of an increasingly dynamic audience base.
Siddhalepa’s first website made it a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s e-commerce space. The new website provides a treasure trove of information on Ayurvedic remedies while allowing consumers to purchase their favourite Ayurvedic products with ease via the latest web technologies.
Fostering e-commerce, the mobile-responsive website is designed to draw in leads, highlighting featured products which are popular among visitors and inviting users to browse Siddhalepa’s product range without leaving the home page. Visitors can add products to their wish list, read product reviews, view similar products and compare products side by side before making the decision to purchase.
Repeat customers are encouraged to review products while sharing buttons invite users to share their favourite items with their friends via social media. The website also provides a herbal dictionary and herbal remedies for common ailments, along with recipes for wellbeing. In this way, the site endeavours to create a community around the Siddhalepa brand.
The website uses full-screen imagery in shades of green, brown and white to create a sense of relaxation and being grounded with nature. As an informational hub, the website immerses visitors in the concepts of Ayurveda and the heritage of Sri Lanka, highlighting the authentic goodness of Siddhalepa’s products.
The website is also interactive, with sections like ‘Ask our Doctor’ which encourages visitors to get insights from Siddhalepa’s gurus and ‘Healing with Siddhalepa’ which allows users to pinpoint their problem areas on a body map and view the corresponding solutions.
With a history of over 17 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
Siddhalepa is the flagship brand of the Hettigoda Group, manufacturers of over 150 Ayurveda medicines, health care, beauty, skin, oral care, wellness and spa products. The Group was founded in Sri Lanka in 1937 by Kidney Specialist and Astrologer Dr. Hendrick de Silva Hettigoda. In 1994, Hettigoda Industries was the first ayurvedic drug manufacturing company in Asia to receive the prestigious international standards quality systems certificate for its preparations, the ISO 9002 certificate. Today it is certified with ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 22000 and HACCP.
Founded in 1909, the Old Girls' Association (OGA) of Ladies' College is a prestigious organisation which strives to further the mission of Ladies College, Sri Lanka. The Executive Committee of the OGA sought to build an interactive website which engaged the OGA community and fostered stronger relationships and greater contribution.
The website equips OGA members in purchasing memorabilia such as house t-shirts, caps and aprons in the style of the Ladies’ College school uniform. Furthering the sense of nostalgia, past events conducted by the OGA are attractively showcased, complete with multimedia galleries.
Community members are also able to contribute to the OGA by making secure online donations.
The new website features an upcoming events calendar which highlights the latest events and activities of the OGA. Visitors can access downloadable newsletters from 2008 onwards and browse details on the history of the association, its constitution, current Executive Committee, President’s message, and Chapel Trust. And the LC Spotlight section further the pride of visiting ‘LC-ites’ who can view the accomplishments of their peers who gone on to speak at TED, help detect gravitational waves, receive recognition from the Queen, and break several glass ceilings.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
The Old Girls' Association of Ladies' College engages in activities that encourage the membership to come together in fellowship and solidarity, for the purpose of shouldering its collective responsibility towards its alma mater and the teachers and future students of Ladies College.
Mr. Saleh Tarradah, CEO of ST Consultants and Partner to Affno, wanted a website that would reflect the prestige of the ST Consultants brand, and turned to Affno to bring the brand online.
As credibility is a vital factor, the website introduces the profile of Mr. Saleh Tarradah as CEO and highlights the company’s participation at forums and conferences across the Gulf region, from Bahrain to Dubai. The achievements of the organisation are also highlighted, along with the specific services provided.
Highlighting the thought leadership of the organisation, a ‘Thoughts’ section addresses topics such as “Do we need to transform the municipal services?” and discusses approaches to improvement. This showcases the insight ST Consultants can bring to the table and gives visitors a flavour of the company’s areas of expertise.
With a history of over 18 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
ST Consultants is a Bahrain based company established in August 2011 and headed by CEO Saleh Tarradah who has more than 30 years of technical and management experience in the private sector, including over 15 years’ experience as a General Manager and a member of Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) Executive Management Team.
One of Bahrain’s leading conglomerates, Mohammed Jalal & Sons (MJS) proudly launched its new website on 26th of December 2016 at Diplomat Hotel.
The new Mohammed Jalal & Sons (MJS) website, which targets an audience of investors, partners and potential employees, was developed by Affno Middle East WLL, and is uniquely user-friendly, with multi-path navigation enabling users to find the information they seek within one or two clicks. With comprehensive information communicating the strength and stability of the MJS Group, the website affirms the Group’s status in the digital age.
The site provides a number of customer-oriented features, including a quick contact form allowing visitors to rapidly get in touch with the company. Designed with today’s tech-ready audience in mind, the website is mobile-responsive, adapting to all manner of mobile and tablet devices. The backend of the website is equally efficient, allowing many functionalities including obtaining CVs uploaded by job applicants.
The website was designed to be visually engaging using large immersive imagery to give audiences a feel for MJS operations. Throughout its pages, the website strives to project the vision and mission of MJS and ignite enthusiasm in all visitors.
Mohammed Jalal & Sons (MJS), founded in 1947, has developed into one of the leading businesses in the Kingdom, representing many key sectors including construction, oil and gas, contracting, engineering, trading, IT solutions and services, food and beverage, travel, interior design, lifts and escalators, water purification, security services and more. MJS has further established a global presence in other regions including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar.
Affno, established in 2000 and having business in 10 countries, is a leading player in the digital sphere. The company engages in the development of high-end websites and knowledge management software, and continues to break new ground in e-Government and mobile applications.
MAS Linea Aqua recently partnered with Affno to offer clients around the world the opportunity to have custom-designed swimwear shipped to them from the comfort of their own home.
In the first phase of what promises to be a long and valuable partnership, local entrepreneurs Rum Punch Resortwear who fall under the many brands supported by Linea Aqua, have begun to promote and sell their swimwear to a global clientele. The tool designed by Affno allows users to customise and design swimwear and the site too is customised in order to attract the brand’s target audience by leveraging design elements like a bright, eye-catching colour scheme and mobile responsive design. The design is also focused on offering high usability which enables users’ to design and purchase their customised swimwear within a couple of clicks.
MAS Linea Aqua is a joint venture between Speedo International (UK), Brandot International (US) & MAS Holdings of Sri Lanka, and their vision is to become the most captivating swimwear brand in the world. At present they have grown from their origins in 2001 to become the driving strength behind some of the most prominent swimwear brands in the world. The company’s product capabilities range from high-performance competition swimwear to designer wear, leisure and children’s swimwear.
With a history of 17 years and business across 10 countries, Affno specialises in a unique combination of areas that have given the company unmatched technical and aesthetic expertise – Web Development, Mobile Innovation and Workplace Automation. Affno’s strategic approach allows the company to offer solutions which are not just effective, but have powerful transformational effects.
The partnership between the two entities not only suggests strong moves forward in terms of technology but will also keep the Sri Lankan flag flying high.
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