…such graphics and infographics with the AgroCycle team at UCD who have successfully used these for funding applications. Combined with the expertise of Ger Hanley at AgRefine –H2020 MSCA ITN development programme for the next generation of Agri Biorefinery & Valorisation Bioeconomy leaders.” Meanwhile, the infographic for the Life Farm4More project was created with Joe Sweeney from the UCD team working on LIFE farm4more, which “aims to implement a suite of technologies, strategies and techniques to achieve climate mitigation in animal protein production”. The complexity of a project creates its own dialogue between researcher and designer  it is only when both fully understand how to convey the information visually that this information will make sense to the viewer. Simplifying information can be the most difficult journey but it is rewarding for the people who consume it.

…to encourage potential clients to come through the door for a face-to-face meeting and so we built in many opportunities to email, call and contact Gerry for this personalised service, keeping in mind that individual needs vary for each service provided. We arrived at the single-page user journey as ease-of-use in this first iteration of CVFS.ie was top priority for people who are time-starved with work, family, leisure and well–being making demands on their attention. The ‘look and feel’ is warm, thoughtful and caring, colours and imagery reflect this research and the non-brand branding was a conscious choice for Gerry at this time. The ‘sound advice’ section is a first-hand introduction to Gerry’s knowledge in this area of personal finance and future planning. His warm, trustworthy personality comes through the audio, which breaks the stereotypes associated with an otherwise cold, hard, cash business. The user experience (UX) will be measured and tested through analytics reports and feedback and we look forward to the next iterations of the business.

West Wicklow Business network was an evolving business network in an emerging rural business development environment. The issues which can influence the success of new and legacy business in the region, were shared in a candid and respectful manner. It was important to get to the core of the Network before working on a website.

The issues which can influence the success of new and legacy business in the region, were shared in a candid and respectful manner. It was important to get to the core of the Network before working on a website. It was important to get to the core of the Network before working on a website.  The mixed-methods research was conducted using Causal Layered Analysis used in strategic planning and futures studies. Through open coding, themes evolved which will be built on in the next phase with the group to design an outcome for the organisation based on the relationships within and new members. Outcomes are fluid with the three main findings of the organisational re-structure finding their own level in networking needs for people in West Wicklow, in the formation of external exclusive groups and community groups. To be continued…