Design workshop for researchersProgramme information

Design workshop for researchers Organised and run by DesignScience

Through presentations, group discussions and practical participation, you will:

• learn basic design knowledge

• improve your communication skills

• receive direction on how to engage with different audiences

• explore how to work effectively with designers

The workshop includes a full day’s tuition by experienced practitioners with refreshments throughout the day.

During the workshop you will:

• gain basic design knowledge for creating clear, accessible, accurate and eye-catching designs for posters, publications, presentations, websites etc

• learn about data visualisation and graphic techniques that will help to explain complex research data

• get advice on software tools for poster design, AV presentations and for producing figures and tables

• understand what is possible within the constraints of design programs

• receive design feedback tailored to your own specific subject requirements

• gain insight into how to employ and/or collaborate with designers

• gain confidence in engaging the public with their research

10am Part 1: TheoryIntroduction by DesignScience2 minute presentation from each participant explaining the topic or field they wish to communicateReflect/discuss as a groupVisual presentation by DesignScience on design communication basics: theory, text and typography, colour, imagery, layout, context, production, modes of communication, communicating uncertainty, risk modelling and participationBrief issued to participants for preparing presentations for a non-specialist audience

11.30am COFFEE BREAK

12 noon Part 2: PracticeDivide into small groups; individual tutorial feedback within groups discussing unique communication challenges of pieces of work proposed for presentations

1pm LUNCHContinuation of individual tutorial feedback within groups2 minute presentation by each participant in response to briefShort discussions and overview to finish

4pm COFFEE BREAK / Informal discussions‘Homework’ brief issued to participants for preparing for a public presentation / competition / science festival

The DesignScience team will be contactable after the workshop via email for feedback / advice: info@design-science.org.uk

2pm

Additional information This workshop is aimed at PhD or post-doctoral researchers from all disciplines of science.

Attendees normally have little or no design experience, but the workshops have proved equally useful to those with more extensive design knowledge.

If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact the DesignScience team and we’ll be happy to help.

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Part 3: EvaluationA feedback form will be supplied by DesignScience for participants to complete after the workshopResults from the workshops published online at www.design-science.org.uk