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Content Folks
Добавлен 25 фев 2021
Things move fast, and content can too
The past few years have shown us how quickly things can move and change. When things emerge quickly, there’s a temptation to throw away the content design rules and revert to the old method: just publish the PDF and get something online!
In a time of uncertainty, what can we do to prepare our content so we can move quickly? How can we get our content ready for whatever springs up? How do we make sure we don’t throw away the book and just publish anything?
Using techniques covered in the new edition of Content Design, Sarah Winters and Rachel Edwards will talk about what you can do to make sure you, your content, and your organisation, are ready to adapt and change when you need to.
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In a time of uncertainty, what can we do to prepare our content so we can move quickly? How can we get our content ready for whatever springs up? How do we make sure we don’t throw away the book and just publish anything?
Using techniques covered in the new edition of Content Design, Sarah Winters and Rachel Edwards will talk about what you can do to make sure you, your content, and your organisation, are ready to adapt and change when you need to.
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Видео
Content designer, party of one?
Просмотров 3793 месяца назад
Being a solo content designer can be overwhelming. Or maybe you're not the only content designer, but you are in a company that is new to content design. You feel alone and you're tired of always needing to be the lone content advocate. What if we looked at networking in a different way? Michelle Keller will help you find your people and grow your skill and confidence as a content designer. No ...
Content design: what they don't tell you in the books
Просмотров 5265 месяцев назад
A lot of content designers come into the industry understanding the principles of good content design, and with a lot of valuable transferable skills we've picked up along the way. But it becomes obvious quite quickly that content design in theory is very different to content design in practice. Liberty Howard will be talking about what content design has really been like in her time across the...
Why you should just stop saying ‘just’
Просмотров 3656 месяцев назад
It can be tempting to use words like ‘just’ and ‘simply’ in your content. But they usually show you’re making assumptions, excluding people or trying to fix problems with content. In this talk, Annie will take you through some examples. She’ll look at some of the reasons why these words end up in content, and what to consider and do instead. Bio: Annie Crabtree is a service designer at the Depa...
Doing more with less: user-centred design in the third sector
Просмотров 2147 месяцев назад
Being a user-centred designer in the third sector comes with particular challenges, including needing to do a lot with few resources, managing funding restrictions, and working with vulnerable people. In this talk, Katie Dickerson will cover: - why doing user-centred design in the third sector can be hard - what designers can do to make it easier - some examples of good work that’s happening in...
Applying trauma informed principles to content design
Просмотров 76110 месяцев назад
Stress, anxiety, and trauma make it harder to understand and process information. But when we’re experiencing them, we often need information to help us navigate our choices. As content designers, are we considering the impact of stress and trauma on our users? And what can we do to support them? In this talk Rachel Edwards will look at ways to design content that helps. She'll look at some of ...
Artificial Intelligence for (content) designers
Просмотров 48010 месяцев назад
Do you know how generative artificial intelligence might be useful to your role? Kellie Green, Lead Interaction Designer at Ministry of Justice, gives a brief introduction to generative AI. She explores how we may use it in our work, and what we may need to be mindful of. Content Folks is a friendly space to meet and learn from other content-focussed people. For more information: www.content-fo...
Changing how we produce bilingual content in the Welsh public sector
Просмотров 195Год назад
As a bilingual country, all public services in Wales must be delivered in both languages, Welsh and English. As the traditional approach to translation presents challenges, the Centre for Digital Public Services is exploring ways to work together with public organisations to improve how content is produced and delivered to best meet user needs in both languages. Content designers Osian Jones an...
5 common UX designer personalities and how to work with them
Просмотров 168Год назад
UX writing and UX design go hand in hand. As simple it may sound, sometimes collaboration doesn't come easily. As part of this discussion, Kristen Gough and Hema Manwani will talk about some common UX designer personalities and how to work effectively with each one. Content Folks is a friendly space to meet and learn from other content-focussed people. For more information: www.content-folks.com
Is it time we stopped talking about 'plain' language?
Просмотров 482Год назад
For years our profession has advocated for the use of plain language. While the benefit to our users is clear, overuse of the term might not be serving us, the content professionals who actually do so much more than just writing. In this talk, Fiona Brook will: - consider the term 'plain' and how that affects our perceptions of the world around us - explore how we as content designers are selli...
Writing content for non-native English speakers: why the ‘write in plain English’ rule matters
Просмотров 106Год назад
Freya Cookson will reflect on her experience working on a project with the Student Immigration Service at the University of Edinburgh and will: - give examples of content that causes some confusion for non-native English speakers - explain how she improved content by using the ‘plain English’ rule - share practical tips when writing content for non-native English speakers Content Folks is a fri...
Content design: the highs and the lows
Просмотров 246Год назад
(Maddie Broxup, UX Content Designer at TPXimpact and Josie Linsel, Content Designer at Opencast Software) Working in content design can sometimes be challenging, and it's likely we've all faced similar hurdles. As Maddie and Josie approach their 3 year anniversaries as content designers, join them as they discuss a whirlwind few years. They'll talk about how they got into user-centred design fr...
Recognising and avoiding burnout in User Centred Design (UCD)
Просмотров 209Год назад
Burnout is an increasingly common feeling in today's world, and as UCD practitioners we can be particularly susceptible to it. It's easy to think there's not much we can do about it - it's just stress, right? Well, not necessarily! Join User Researcher Jill Evans to learn what burnout is, how to recognise it in ourselves, and some practical tips to start taking better care of our work life bala...
Level up your leadership with content ops
Просмотров 1192 года назад
The operational side of content leadership is one we rarely focus enough time and effort on. But improving process and workflows, fostering stakeholder relations, and growing capability will help take your team from zero to hero. In this talk Rachel McConnell shares her top ten tips for growing your influence and helping your team thrive in your organisation - so you can be a more impactful con...
You can’t pour from an empty cup: wellbeing in user research
Просмотров 1412 года назад
As someone working in a user-centred design team, you may be observing or listening to some very challenging and potentially traumatic experiences that users are sharing through user research sessions. How do you prepare yourself for what you might hear and what can you do to look after yourself and your colleagues in those circumstances? Sian Knight, a User Researcher, shares some of the overa...
Keeping everyone content: the principles of designing for government
Просмотров 2252 года назад
Keeping everyone content: the principles of designing for government
Storytelling in international charities
Просмотров 502 года назад
Storytelling in international charities
Adapting GDS style principles for a cultural setting
Просмотров 573 года назад
Adapting GDS style principles for a cultural setting
Working the wrong way for the right reasons
Просмотров 1353 года назад
Working the wrong way for the right reasons