What’s the alternative? How to write good alt text
Design102 explains why and how you should be writing good alt text. Alt text helps users to access and consume content by describing in words elements that might otherwise rely solely on visuals.
Rebrand vs refresh: what’s right for your project?
Does your organisation’s image need updating, but you're unsure whether a simple refresh or total rebrand is required? Explore these helpful examples that explain the difference between rebranding and brand refreshes so you can figure out the best option for your project.
Giving good feedback: 7 ways to get the most from your designer
If approached correctly, the client-designer relationship can be dynamic and rewarding. Try these 7 effective ways to give feedback so that you can get the most from your designer, and they can develop the best results from your brief.
Document references and footnotes: how do you write yours?
When writing for government, it’s really important that anyone can understand your references, not just specialists or academics. Learn here how to make your references simple, clear and helpful for all audiences.
It still matters: Talking to sexual abuse survivors about support
[Trigger warning: sexual abuse] We detail how we created a campaign encouraging victims and survivors of sexual abuse to reach out for support – and changed the way we think about audience in the process.
Want to capture your audience’s imagination? Try illustration!
Illustrations can be really effective when you want to spark your audience’s imagination – which helps them understand and relate to your subject matter. Here we discuss this idea further and give our tips on creating powerful, imaginative and engaging illustrations.
Improve your communication. How to use insight and evaluation.
It’s more crucial than ever that government communications are evidence-based, effective and accurate. At Design102, our insight and evaluation analyst explains how you can use research and data to make this happen - no matter your project or budget.
Proofreading and copyediting: what’s the difference?
Poorly-written messaging undermines the government’s work. Proofreading and copyediting play an essential part in building public trust. In this blog we discuss the differences between these processes and how you can benefit from them.
Will our successful PrizeSaver campaign branding win us prizes?
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At Design102, we’re humbled to be continuing our season of success with a place on the shortlist for the 2020 Digital Communication Awards! This is how we created an award-worthy entry.
Tackling race discrimination – how, why and when?
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Peter Rainey, Design102 MD, discusses the importance of tackling discrimination. At Design102, our actions range from increased education and having uncomfortable conversations to listening, understanding and restating our commitment to building a truly inclusive workplace.