Building a better future for our teams
For Learning at Work Week, Defra digital, data, and technology Academy Lead Hermionie Blake explains how our Skills Academy Programmes are enabling talent to shine.
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.
How being planet-centric can really make a difference when designing services
In the latest from our ‘Sustainability Heroes’ series, service designer Ned Gartside talks about the work of Defra’s planet-centred design working group, which has focused on creating a set of principles to guide the design of lower-environmentally impacting services. Like …
User research techniques for content designers
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Linda Butterfield and Anna Scott, Posted on:
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Defra content design, Defra digital, User centred design, User research
Senior User Researcher Linda Butterfield shares her experience of working in a large, fast-paced content team at Defra, along with three user research techniques that content designers can use.
Being a content designer: six values to consider
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Laura Churchill and Anna Scott, Posted on:
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Defra content design, Defra digital, User centred design
Defra digital, data and technology Content Designer Laura Churchill shares her thoughts on some of the key things that her profession requires of those individuals thinking of making a career change.
Why composting matters to me
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Christina Gyles, Interaction Designer, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Defra interaction, Digital transformation, User centred design
To celebrate Compost Week UK, Senior Interaction Designer Christina Gyles shares her love of composting and reflects on how lucky she is that her passion dovetails so nicely with her work.
You’re hired – celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2022
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Claire Thomas Hwnt, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Defra services, Software tools, Strategy, User centred design
We’re marking the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2022 with a post from Workforce Management Lead, Claire Thomas Hawnt, who tells us about the many opportunities we have for budding apprentices.
It’s good to talk – really, it is
Today we’re marking #TimeToTalk Day, and encouraging people to start a conversation about mental health, with a post from one of our Senior Workforce Advisors, Kay Finn, who shares her experiences of homeworking and the challenges of combatting loneliness.
All in a day’s work: the life of a Delivery Manager in Defra Digital
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Mike Douthwaite, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Defra interaction, Defra services, Software tools, User research
Defra Digital Delivery Manager Mike Douthwaite tells us about a working typical day for him which includes everything from agile working to supporting product managers, to recruiting new team members, and celebrating success.
Building a team to design Defra services
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Cathy Dutton, Head of Design, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Defra interaction, Defra services, Digital transformation, User centred design
Head of Design Cathy Dutton lifts the lid on the changes she is making in her team to create opportunities for service designers which enable them to visualise the full service as a user would understand it.
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