What a content designer does in alpha
What a content designer does in alpha
Kaitlin D'Avella explains what content designers do in the alpha stage of a project.
How we are preparing for the introduction of the new biodiversity net gain digital service
On International Day for Biological Diversity Service Designer Chris Brooker shares some insight into the work that has gone into designing a service for a unique new government policy which goes live later this year.
Why travel is my way to wellbeing
Senior Service Management Office Manager Kata Papunen reflects on how much a recent extended travel break has done wonders for her mental wellbeing.
Accessibility: designing an inclusive and barrier-free user experience
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Christopher J, Chris Jenkins and Zico Harris, Posted on:
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User centred design
Chris Jenkins, Zico Harris and Christopher J from the Defra Digital, Data and Technology Accessibility Team asked an artificially intelligent large language model a question around this topic. When it served up a generic blog, they decided to write their own instead.
What I’ve learned about panel management in a growing research team – Part Two
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Jason Stockwell, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Defra services, User centred design, User research
Jason Stockwell continues with his blog about managing user research panels. In the second and final part, he discusses the challenge of constant recruitment, how to bring teams together and the prospect of personal burnout.
Girl Power: Why we chose a career in ICT
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Fay Toward and Iris Faraway, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Defra service design, Software tools
On International Day of Girls in ICT we hear from two colleagues about why and how they have built a tech career in Defra.
Why I try to avoid food waste
On Stop Food Waste Day, User Support and Training Manager Dom Burton reflects on why he feels the need for us all to reduce our food waste is so critically important to the future of the planet.
Why AI is our top emerging technology
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Jan Murdoch, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Defra Science and Innovation, Digital transformation
Defra technology innovation consultant Jan Murdoch shares his assessment of the key findings of our 2023 Emerging Technologies Radar, which highlights the potential influence of emerging technologies on the challenges and opportunities faced by Defra group, particularly in our pivotal role in promoting environmental sustainability within the UK.
Don’t copy the copyright – why it’s important to understand copyright law
On World Book and Copyright Day, Defra Librarian Laura Graydon reflects on the origins of copyright and explains why it’s so important for us all to understand the law, and how it applies to us and our work in Defra.
What I’ve learned about panel management in a growing research team – Part One
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Jason Stockwell, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Defra service design, User centred design, User research
User research panel manager Jason Stockwell reflects on what happens when a user research project grows suddenly, and quickly, and how this needs to be managed to keep things on track.
How to improve Civil Service job applications and ace your interviews
As recruiters around the world have been celebrating International Recruiter’s Day, Polly Whitworth shares her tips for those thinking of applying for a job in the Civil Service, including how to avoid some of the common pitfalls in the written application process and the interview.
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