Design Skillnet invites tenders for the provision of UX and UI programmes at Cert or Diploma Level for Autumn 2022 for professional designers and creatives.

Description

Design Skillnet invites tenders for the delivery of a Professional Diploma in UX Design and a Professional Cert in UI Design, specifically aimed at the Irish design and creative sectors. Delivery format to be predominantly online, on-demand, asynchronous, self-paced; with facility for social (peer to peer) learning and support. Start Date to be between mid-September and early October 2022. It is anticipated that programmes may run into 2023. Full technical facility / support is required - delivery platform, peer learning channel (e.g. Slack). Programmes should equip participants to work professionally in UX/UI. Programme content should include: - Live, synchronous, introduction or "kick off" session, to take place virtually (live, real-time) via Zoom or other platform - Orientation, to orient participants as to how to navigate the learning. Topics should include - An introduction to UX/UI as applicable, design principles, design processes, designing with intent - UX: research, identifying user problems and solutions, navigation, interactions, designing for mobile, wireframes and prototypes, design patterns - UI: layout, interactiveness, type, colour, effects, animations, transitions, design for different screens e.g. desktop v mobile, file-readiness for handover to developers - Portfolio support / how to present your work would also be a welcome inclusion. Assessment: An assessment(s) should be built into the programme design, such as an exam or other assessment process. To tender, please submit a proposal in pdf outlining regarding how you will meet the above criteria. Tender assessment will be by MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender). Assessment criteria are as follows: 15% Value for money 25% Strength of digital capability for provision of on-demand, self-paced and peer to peer learning 40% Quality of content & approach 20% Sectoral experience & expertise