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Case study — University of Toronto

A 100 Year Vision.
One Fundraising Platform
to Carry It.

An immersive scroll based platform for a centennial fundraising campaign

University of Toronto logo

The Summary.

The Faculty of Information partnered with Ontik to build the digital centerpiece of its centennial campaign, translating a 100 year vision and the Bissell Building renovation into an immersive scroll based platform for donors worldwide.

100

Years of Legacy

3

Core Narratives

Tech Stack

React.js Figma JavaScript CMS

Platform

Web

Engagement model

Design and Build Partnership
Dr. Javed Mostafa, Dean of the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto

"I've worked with multiple software firms over the last five years, and Ontik Technology ranks at the top. Strong technical expertise, a customer focused delivery approach, and a constant drive to bring fresh ideas. Ontik is, without a doubt, one of the most promising software firms in Bangladesh."


Dr. Javed Mostafa

Dean, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto

About the Faculty of Information.

The Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto is one of the oldest and most respected schools of its kind in North America. Entering its second century with a bold 100 year vision and the Bissell Building renovation, the Faculty came to Ontik to bring that story online as the platform anchoring its fundraising campaign to alumni and donors worldwide.

University of Toronto brand mark

The Challenge.

A 100 year vision cannot be told on a landing page. A multi million dollar campaign cannot run from a static microsite. And a century old institution cannot speak to donors in a voice that sounds like a startup. The Faculty needed a platform carrying three things at once: an earned legacy, a vision bold enough to justify the ask, and a renovation embodying both.

The craft underneath was equally demanding. The site had to load fast despite rich media, hold up on every device, meet public institution accessibility standards, align precisely with the university's brand system, and remain maintainable by the Faculty's own team through a multi year campaign.

A 100 year vision cannot be told on a landing page. A multi million dollar campaign cannot run from a static microsite. Both belong on one platform, built for the weight of what it carries.

The Faculty of Information centennial campaign platform

The Solution.

Ontik owned the full arc, from content strategy through design, development, and launch. The platform was designed in Figma with a scroll based, cinematic sensibility and built in React.js with a mobile first, performance conscious architecture. Accessibility standards and brand fidelity were built in throughout, with a lightweight CMS letting the Faculty maintain content independently.

All Technologies Used.

React.js HTML CSS JavaScript Figma Lightweight CMS

The Outcome.

Ontik helped the Faculty of Information achieve:

  • Delivered the digital centerpiece of the centennial fundraising campaign.
  • Anchored a multi million dollar effort spanning history through giving opportunities.
  • Drove extended visitor engagement with alumni and donors.
  • Built to University of Toronto brand and accessibility standards.

The Faculty now has what a century old institution deserves: a 100 year vision, a multi million dollar campaign, and one platform to carry them both.

The campaign platform shown on a tablet and a phone

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Case study — University of Toronto

A 100 Year Vision. One Fundraising Platform to Carry It.

An immersive scroll based platform for a centennial fundraising campaign


The Summary.

100

Years of Legacy

3

Core Narratives

The Faculty of Information partnered with Ontik to build the digital centerpiece of its centennial campaign, translating a 100 year vision and the Bissell Building renovation into an immersive scroll based platform for donors worldwide.


Tech Stack

React.js Figma JavaScript CMS

Platform

Web

Engagement model

Design and Build Partnership

Dr. Javed Mostafa, Dean of the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto

"I've worked with multiple software firms over the last five years, and Ontik Technology ranks at the top. Strong technical expertise, a customer focused delivery approach, and a constant drive to bring fresh ideas. Ontik is, without a doubt, one of the most promising software firms in Bangladesh."


Dr. Javed Mostafa

Dean, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto


University of Toronto brand mark

About the Faculty of Information.

The Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto is one of the oldest and most respected schools of its kind in North America. Entering its second century with a bold 100 year vision and the Bissell Building renovation, the Faculty came to Ontik to bring that story online as the platform anchoring its fundraising campaign to alumni and donors worldwide.


The Challenge.

A 100 year vision cannot be told on a landing page. A multi million dollar campaign cannot run from a static microsite. Both belong on one platform, built for the weight of what it carries.

A 100 year vision cannot be told on a landing page. A multi million dollar campaign cannot run from a static microsite. And a century old institution cannot speak to donors in a voice that sounds like a startup. The Faculty needed a platform carrying three things at once: an earned legacy, a vision bold enough to justify the ask, and a renovation embodying both.

The craft underneath was equally demanding. The site had to load fast despite rich media, hold up on every device, meet public institution accessibility standards, align precisely with the university's brand system, and remain maintainable by the Faculty's own team through a multi year campaign.

The Faculty of Information centennial campaign platform

The Solution.

Ontik owned the full arc, from content strategy through design, development, and launch. The platform was designed in Figma with a scroll based, cinematic sensibility and built in React.js with a mobile first, performance conscious architecture. Accessibility standards and brand fidelity were built in throughout, with a lightweight CMS letting the Faculty maintain content independently.

All Technologies Used.

React.js HTML CSS JavaScript Figma Lightweight CMS

The Outcome.

Ontik helped the Faculty of Information achieve:

  • Delivered the digital centerpiece of the centennial fundraising campaign.
  • Anchored a multi million dollar effort spanning history through giving opportunities.
  • Drove extended visitor engagement with alumni and donors.
  • Built to University of Toronto brand and accessibility standards.

The Faculty now has what a century old institution deserves: a 100 year vision, a multi million dollar campaign, and one platform to carry them both.

The campaign platform shown on a tablet and a phone

Your Idea could be Live Next Quarter

Let's Discuss Your Idea

Our Client's Thought

Thomas Sonderegger

We trusted them so much, we brought them into our next big venture.

Ontik turned our vision into a modern, high-impact brand. Their team is agile, transparent, and deeply committed. The trust they’ve earned speaks for itself.

-Thomas SondereggerCo-founder, Timunar
Daniel Wight

From zero to unicorn-worthy software in just 3 months.

We didn’t have to think about design, development, or tech stack. Ontik did everything. Our MVP is now live, generating revenue and real traction.

-Daniel WightCo-founder, Fitmate
Dr. Javed Mostafa

Worked with multiple firms. Ontik ranks at the top, without a doubt.

Three things set them apart: technical expertise, customer-focused delivery, and fresh ideas. They consistently add value beyond expectations.

-Dr. Javed MostafaDean,
Faculty of Information
Haruka Matsushita

They cared about the vision like it was their own.

As a non-technical first-time founder, Ontik helped me confidently build a prototype I could present. Transparent, professional, and client-focused throughout.

-Haruka MatsushitaFounder, Rhoen
Rhoen
Eli Muse

Full dev team set up in 2 weeks. Other agencies take 5x longer.

We’re already on track to finish development in just a few months. Chippit is now the top trending app on Google Play in Australia.

-Eli MuseFounder & CEO, Chippit
Prof M. Taher A. Saif

Honest work, and a real commitment to learning and innovation.

Visiting Ontik’s office, I was impressed by the team’s curiosity, professionalism, and drive to build meaningful solutions. A culture built on excellence and growth.

-Prof M. Taher A. SaifProfessor, UIUC
UIUC
Kawamoto Yasuhiro

Innovation, execution, and global collaboration, naturally combined.

Our talks on custom technology, global talent mobility, and cross-border innovation opened exciting possibilities. Their forward-thinking vision stood out.

-Kawamoto YasuhiroCEO, Zen Mirai JAPAN Group
Zen Mirai
Jeremy Blanch

Ontik made a complex platform feel effortless.

Our real-time real estate betting platform needed sharp UX and reliability during live auctions. Ontik delivered fast, communicated clearly, and kept our vision intact.

-Jeremy BlanchFounder, Homerun