Why is it so important to have a professionally designed website for your society? We’re so glad you asked! As a researcher, branding and digital presence may not be high on your list of priorities, but trust us when we say it matters. Websites are undoubtedly an essential aspect of every academic organisation. They allow…
This article is republished from: Authors: Simon Torok, The University of Melbourne; James Goldie, Monash University, and Linden Ashcroft, The University of Melbourne On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the first instalment of their sixth assessment report. As expected, the report makes for bleak reading. It found all regions of the…
Participating in a research study can be daunting. Often, you might be asked to do something unfamiliar or outside your comfort zone. When people are doing something unfamiliar, clear and concise delivery of information can be crucial to study success and improve research participant experience. Well-designed content ensures study volunteers know exactly what they have…
One of the most common grievances we hear our clients say is they wish they had more time. The constant cycle of grant applications, mentoring and teaching commitments, and of course making presentations, eats into time that could be spent, well…”researching.” Sound familiar? But the research process doesn’t have to be a stressful hamster wheel….
Briefing designers is a huge determining factor in how fast and how smoothly a project goes. A good brief tells everybody what’s going on, and sets a project up for success. A bad brief…well let’s just say that chaos ensues. Here we’ve listed a few things that we need to know before we put the…
You will hear us say [a lot] that more images are needed in science – and especially how photography is heavily underutilized! But what’s the deal with stock photos? They may seem like a convenient solution, but here are our top reasons why you should avoid using stock photos in your research presentations. A stock…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks have become an essential part of our lives. Although PPE may be vital for our health and safety, what is PPE waste doing to our environment? And how does PPE design impact their sustainability as they become a necessarily safety accessory? The…
So, you want to start working with designers? Awesome! Being able to communicate using clear, well-curated visuals is crucial to the success of your marketing, outreach, pitches, funding proposals, and much more! Having a creative counterpart to help you communicate your research or innovation is an invaluable tool. But embarking on finding the right person…
Our new free design workshop is live and ready for viewing! As of today, anyone can sign up and watch the free workshop at their leisure. The video combines the best bits of previous presentations Molly has given over the years and distilled it down into an info-packed 30 minute session. Throughout the workshop you’ll…
Science and design are two very different languages. Both use words that you would probably never hear, or need to know outside of their respective industries and that can make working together a challenge! As with most of our projects, the key to a good collaboration is communication. For us, that typically means talking less,…
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