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Hidden Heroes by Netguru
A multimedia-rich content hub was developed to honour the overlooked pioneers of modern technology and design. Hidden Heroes is a tribute to those whose ideas and inventions shaped the digital world we live in — yet whose names often remain unknown.
The platform was designed to bring these stories to light through immersive editorial layouts, bold visual direction, and interactive storytelling. Commissioned essays by renowned author Steven Johnson formed the heart of the experience, with new features released monthly over an eight-month editorial cycle.
Brand & Strategy
Growth Marketing
DesignOps
Performance-driven
Data-informed Design
Website Design & Development
Motion Graphics
Campaign Development
Storytelling
Logos & Brand Marks
Webflow, Figma, SCSS
Project Scope
The scope included branding, visual identity, UX/UI design, and custom development using Webflow. The website features reusable content modules and scalable design components to support the seamless publication of future stories. Accessibility, responsiveness, and editorial clarity were central to the user experience.
The visual identity drew inspiration from retro software aesthetics and 1990s PC culture — incorporating pixel fonts, ASCII-inspired elements, and mint-violet colour accents — all reimagined through a contemporary lens. The result is a design language that balances emotional nostalgia with editorial credibility.
Illustrations
Story pages were enriched with animated elements, custom illustrations, and exclusive archival materials. Each featured story was illustrated by a renowned Polish illustrator, adding a distinct visual layer to the narrative. The illustrations were used consistently across all campaign channels, including social media and editorial publications, extending the storytelling experience beyond the website.
Awards
The launch of the project was marked by an event in New York City, featuring a NASDAQ Times Square showcase and the presence of Steven Johnson and Radia Perlman, one of the first heroes profiled.
The campaign reached over 15 million people and received widespread recognition for its creative direction and cultural relevance.
In recognition of its originality and impact, the project was awarded The Drum Award for Innovative Marketing in the News, Media or Publishing category, and received an Honorable Mention from Awwwards for its website design.
All featured work is presented for portfolio purposes only. © Rights to final products and branding remain with the respective clients or companies.
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Hidden Heroes by Netguru
A multimedia-rich content hub was developed to honour the overlooked pioneers of modern technology and design. Hidden Heroes is a tribute to those whose ideas and inventions shaped the digital world we live in — yet whose names often remain unknown.
The platform was designed to bring these stories to light through immersive editorial layouts, bold visual direction, and interactive storytelling. Commissioned essays by renowned author Steven Johnson formed the heart of the experience, with new features released monthly over an eight-month editorial cycle.
Brand & Strategy
Growth Marketing
DesignOps
Performance-driven
Data-informed Design
Website Design & Development
Motion Graphics
Campaign Development
Storytelling
Logos & Brand Marks
Webflow, Figma, SCSS
Project Scope
The scope included branding, visual identity, UX/UI design, and custom development using Webflow. The website features reusable content modules and scalable design components to support the seamless publication of future stories. Accessibility, responsiveness, and editorial clarity were central to the user experience.
The visual identity drew inspiration from retro software aesthetics and 1990s PC culture — incorporating pixel fonts, ASCII-inspired elements, and mint-violet colour accents — all reimagined through a contemporary lens. The result is a design language that balances emotional nostalgia with editorial credibility.
Illustrations
Story pages were enriched with animated elements, custom illustrations, and exclusive archival materials. Each featured story was illustrated by a renowned Polish illustrator, adding a distinct visual layer to the narrative. The illustrations were used consistently across all campaign channels, including social media and editorial publications, extending the storytelling experience beyond the website.
Awards
The launch of the project was marked by an event in New York City, featuring a NASDAQ Times Square showcase and the presence of Steven Johnson and Radia Perlman, one of the first heroes profiled.
The campaign reached over 15 million people and received widespread recognition for its creative direction and cultural relevance.
In recognition of its originality and impact, the project was awarded The Drum Award for Innovative Marketing in the News, Media or Publishing category, and received an Honorable Mention from Awwwards for its website design.
All featured work is presented for portfolio purposes only. © Rights to final products and branding remain with the respective clients or companies.
Other Projects
Connect with me to explore your project's potential.
CONTACT
(+48) 507-111-578
SOCIAL
Behance
Work
About
Contact
Website
Hidden Heroes by Netguru
A multimedia-rich content hub was developed to honour the overlooked pioneers of modern technology and design. Hidden Heroes is a tribute to those whose ideas and inventions shaped the digital world we live in — yet whose names often remain unknown.
The platform was designed to bring these stories to light through immersive editorial layouts, bold visual direction, and interactive storytelling. Commissioned essays by renowned author Steven Johnson formed the heart of the experience, with new features released monthly over an eight-month editorial cycle.
Brand & Strategy
Growth Marketing
DesignOps
Performance-driven
Data-informed Design
Website Design & Development
Motion Graphics
Campaign Development
Storytelling
Logos & Brand Marks
Webflow, Figma, SCSS
Project Scope
The scope included branding, visual identity, UX/UI design, and custom development using Webflow. The website features reusable content modules and scalable design components to support the seamless publication of future stories. Accessibility, responsiveness, and editorial clarity were central to the user experience.
The visual identity drew inspiration from retro software aesthetics and 1990s PC culture — incorporating pixel fonts, ASCII-inspired elements, and mint-violet colour accents — all reimagined through a contemporary lens. The result is a design language that balances emotional nostalgia with editorial credibility.
Illustrations
Story pages were enriched with animated elements, custom illustrations, and exclusive archival materials. Each featured story was illustrated by a renowned Polish illustrator, adding a distinct visual layer to the narrative. The illustrations were used consistently across all campaign channels, including social media and editorial publications, extending the storytelling experience beyond the website.
Awards
The launch of the project was marked by an event in New York City, featuring a NASDAQ Times Square showcase and the presence of Steven Johnson and Radia Perlman, one of the first heroes profiled.
The campaign reached over 15 million people and received widespread recognition for its creative direction and cultural relevance.
In recognition of its originality and impact, the project was awarded The Drum Award for Innovative Marketing in the News, Media or Publishing category, and received an Honorable Mention from Awwwards for its website design.
All featured work is presented for portfolio purposes only. © Rights to final products and branding remain with the respective clients or companies.
Other Projects
Connect with me to explore your project's potential.
CONTACT
(+48) 507-111-578
m.jangrot@gmail.com
SOCIAL
Behance