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We have extensive training experience and have practioners available in most fields.

We provide training and course development for the BBC as well as to other organisations.

We can build a course to suit your specific requirements.

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We can fully install, structure, manage and customise content for both Joomla and Moodle.

We have extensive expertise in creating engaging interactive content.

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Flow chart with swim lanesInteractive design principles

Duration: One to two days

Overview: By the end of the course you will be aware of all the aspects involved in creating a well-designed effective Web site. This course includes, exploring and creating a design brief, understanding online interfaces, understanding your audience, and how to create Wire-frames, templates and technical specifications.

Requirements: This course is intended for those who are planning or who are already involved in the development or management of a Web site and understand general design and procurement terminology but would like to understand more about the process and the techniques used.

Contents:

  • Web site critique
  • Bandwidth and download issues
  • Interface and device independence
  • Effective brainstorming
  • Open and closed card sorting
  • Determining your audience
  • Using personas effectively
  • Understanding and managing user expectation
  • Creating a design brief
  • Prototyping
  • Effective information structures and page layouts
  • Content treatments – Video / Audio / RSS / Twitter / etc
  • Creating Wire-frames
  • Use of colour
  • Using fonts
  • Use of logos and images
  • Checking for consistency across a Web site
  • User testing

Please to discuss your requirements.