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Changing the visual design mid-way in a video project is quite unusual, but pivoting to a softer animation style with stick figures proved successful for both the client and us.
When we first heard about the relocation plans to Forrest Hill, we were cautiously optimistic. Knowing there was a studio there, and given that our studio at Argyle House was modelled after Forrest Hill’s, it suggested that moving to an already familiar setup on the fourth floor would be easier than starting from scratch. The […]
In January 2026, Alex Burford, a learning technologist from the School of Informatics contacted the UX Service following completion of the new Effective Digital Content online course. Alex had really enjoyed the course and was keen to explore ways to implement the content design best practice principles it teaches within Open Course – the platform […]
Edit Post Last week was a BIG week for me, as I was invited to give evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee as they were completing a short inquiry looking at Scotland’s current suicide prevention strategy ‘Creating Hope Together‘. I was really nervous about giving evidence as I’ve never […]
Join the AMBER Research Project’s e-LEAP! Do you have personal experience of depression or work with/care for those who do? We’re looking for people to join our e-LEAP (email-based Lived Experience Advisory Panel). It’s easy to take part—just click on occasional polls or send short email replies. Your input will help shape the AMBER project, […]
In this blog post, we explore how researchers detect small genetic variations between individuals and bring them together into a single score. We’ll also look at how genetic differences can shape the way your body responds to medications—and why that matters for how well they work. Background Depression is a mood disorder characterised by continuous low mood, feelings […]
