SND’s Best of Digital News Design competition hailed Nautilus as the world’s best designed website. Judges of the said competition were amazed with Nautilus’ way of crafting stories as it embraces responsive design hoisting the bar for digital news blueprint. According to SND, “Nautilus site is immensely readable, highly visual and treats illustrations, interactives and photography with respect. Each “issue” has an intuitive and stunning cover feature that sets the tone for the rest of its package. Attention to detail throughout is superb and illustrates a deep understanding and recognition of its audience. This includes thoughtful approaches to sources, links to scientific journals, well-considered subject vertical name, and corrections. Long-form content is delivered with a weekly rhythm, but a feed of real-time science news alongside a staff blog makes it useful as a daily destination. Although the site is not fully responsive, the mobile-specific version is treated with equal care. It is touch-friendly and delightful on every device we tried. Nautilus should be held up as an example, particularly to other niche-journalism publications.”