Digital
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5 things I learned from my first content crit
4th December 2019 by Sharon McClure
Just days into my role as a new content designer I faced a baptism of fire – my first content crit. This meant the whole content design team – 10 of us – gathered to give frank feedback on my first content piece. No pressure! I rise from the flames to share what I learned:...
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Reflections on content design, Agile and Waterscrumban
3rd December 2019 by dawnkofie
I recently spent a year on secondment to Scottish Parliament working, as part of its web and online project, on content for its new website. I’m glad I did it and if you’re thinking about a secondment, go for it. As well as learning more about how the Parliament works, my time in Holyrood: gave...
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New start? Feels like home already – Scottish Digital Academy
27th November 2019 by Enoch Kabalo
In September 2019 I joined the Scottish Digital Academy from 25 year career in NHS Scotland yet coming to SG is less of a new start and more like a home from home. Way back in 2006, I’d spent a couple of years working closely with the SG as an NHS communications manager on new...
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8 common content design myths that content designers want you to stop believing
12th November 2019 by dawnkofie
There are lots of assumptions, misconceptions and myths about content design that just won’t die. Here are just a few and why they’re not true. 1. Content design is about words This is a popular one. Words are one way to present complicated content, but they’re not the only way. Examples of other types of...
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Why I thought Agile was a fad and why it’s not – Scottish Digital Academy
30th September 2019 by Enoch Kabalo
Have you ever wondered what is Agile? And whether or not it’s a fad or if it’s here to stay? Find out what our guest writers Jen and Hilary had to say about their experience prior to attending one of our courses as well as what they had to say after. Jen Mcleod, Scottish Government...
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Accessibility and public sector websites
23rd September 2019 by Rachel Dowle
Kevin White, Head of Accessibility with the Scottish Government’s Office of the Chief Designer, explains what the legislation means if you’re a public body and what you can do to meet the requirements. What is accessibility? Accessibility describes a quality of a thing, whether a website, building or cooker. An accessible product or service is...
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Digital Identity Scotland – Digital identity within a digital economy
13th September 2019 by Digital Identity Scotland
Our programme team has learned a lot about digital identity over the last couple of years. From the stakeholder and expert group meetings we have hosted, to the market research we have gathered, we have built up a wealth of information that has helped to shape the direction of our programme. You may have already...
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Opportunity to work with SPPA, Scottish Public Pensions Agency
27th August 2019 by Clare Mills
The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) administers pensions on behalf of the Scottish Government for Teachers, the Police and Firefighters as well as for employees of the National Health Service in Scotland. The agency are looking to transform to improve the way they provide this vital service to the public sector. To make sure we...
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Payments Project – Alpha Partner wanted!
12th July 2019 by Clare Mills
The bidder day on 19 June at the Civtech offices in Edinburgh was a great success. 32 people from 22 companies joined us to hear about our future plans, service standards and ways of working. There was a lively questions and feedback session which was incredibly useful for the programme team. We will be issuing...
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Digital Identity Scotland – OIX White Paper
3rd July 2019 by Digital Identity Scotland
The recent conclusion of our Alpha phase is the culmination of several months’ work to understand and test some specific ideas related to digital identity in more detail. We are grateful to all stakeholders who have assisted us in this important phase of the digital identity programme. So what have we learned and what are...
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